Hornady 390949 Cam Lock Pilot .284/7mm Steel Reloading Tool

The Hornady 390949 Cam Lock Pilot provides precise case neck turning for .284/7mm cartridges, delivering consistent wall thickness that improves accuracy and extends brass life. This steel pilot works exclusively with Hornady's Cam Lock Case Trimmer system to achieve professional-grade results.

What Makes This Different

Unlike standard pilots that can wobble or slip during operation, the cam lock design secures firmly to the case trimmer shaft with zero play. The hardened steel construction maintains dimensional stability through thousands of operations. This pilot's .284-inch diameter matches 7mm bore specifications exactly, ensuring proper case neck support during the turning process.

Key Features

• Hardened steel construction resists wear and maintains precision tolerances
• .284-inch diameter specifically sized for 7mm/.284 Winchester cartridges
• Cam lock mechanism eliminates pilot movement during case neck turning
• Compatible with Hornady Cam Lock Case Trimmer (sold separately)
• Silver finish provides corrosion resistance and easy identification
• Precision-ground diameter ensures consistent case neck wall thickness
• Works with popular cartridges including .284 Winchester, 7mm-08, 7mm Rem Mag

Reloaders working with 7mm cartridges achieve measurably better accuracy when case necks maintain uniform wall thickness. This pilot enables consistent neck turning that reduces runout and improves bullet seating consistency. Competition shooters particularly benefit from the precision this tool provides when preparing match-grade ammunition. The steel construction handles high-volume reloading operations without dimensional changes that affect finished cartridge quality.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: .284-inch/7mm diameter
• Material: Hardened steel construction
• Finish: Silver coating for corrosion resistance
• Compatibility: Hornady Cam Lock Case Trimmer system
• Part Number: 390949
• UPC: 090255909494
• Country of Origin: United States

This pilot transforms basic case preparation into precision reloading operations that produce ammunition capable of sub-MOA performance. The investment in proper case neck preparation pays dividends in improved accuracy and extended brass life across multiple reloading cycles.