Hornady 397103 ELD Match Bullet Seating Stems 6mm 108gr

The Hornady 397103 ELD Match Bullet Seating Stems deliver precision bullet seating for 6mm 108-grain ELD Match projectiles. These specialized stems eliminate bullet deformation during the seating process, ensuring consistent concentricity and optimal ballistic performance. Engineered specifically for the ELD Match bullet profile, they maintain the projectile's aerodynamic integrity that makes these bullets capable of sub-MOA accuracy at extended ranges.

What Makes This Different

Unlike generic seating stems that contact bullets at random points, the Hornady 397103 features a precision-machined cavity that cradles the 108-grain ELD Match bullet's unique tip geometry. This bullet-specific design prevents tip deformation and maintains the Heat Shield polymer tip that gives ELD Match bullets their superior ballistic coefficient. Standard stems can compress or damage the delicate tip structure, degrading accuracy potential by 0.3-0.5 MOA at 600+ yards.

Key Features

• Precision-machined cavity matches 6mm 108gr ELD Match bullet profile exactly
• Prevents Heat Shield tip deformation during seating process
• Maintains bullet concentricity within 0.001-inch tolerance
• Compatible with Hornady Lock-N-Load AP and Classic presses
• CNC-machined from hardened steel for long-term durability
• Reduces bullet runout compared to standard seating stems
• Direct replacement for factory stems in Hornady seating dies

Competitive shooters and precision reloaders achieve measurable accuracy improvements when switching from generic stems to bullet-specific variants. The 397103 maintains the aerodynamic properties that allow 108-grain ELD Match bullets to retain velocity and resist wind drift at distances exceeding 1,000 yards. This stem proves particularly valuable for F-Class competition and long-range hunting applications where sub-0.5 MOA consistency determines success.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: 6mm (.243)
• Compatible Bullet: 108-grain ELD Match only
• Material: Hardened steel construction
• Thread: Standard Hornady seating die threads
• Finish: Natural steel with precision surface
• Country of Origin: United States
• Manufacturer Part Number: 397103

Precision reloading demands bullet-specific components to achieve maximum accuracy potential. The Hornady 397103 represents a small investment that delivers measurable improvements in ammunition consistency and downrange performance for serious 6mm shooters.