Hornady 397106 ELD Match Bullet Seating Stems 6.5mm 140gr

The Hornady 397106 ELD Match Bullet Seating Stems deliver precision bullet seating specifically engineered for 6.5mm 140-grain ELD Match projectiles. This specialized seating stem eliminates bullet deformation during the loading process, ensuring consistent concentricity and optimal ballistic performance. Precision reloaders recognize that proper bullet seating directly impacts accuracy and velocity consistency.

What Makes This Different

Unlike generic seating stems that contact bullets at random points, the Hornady 397106 features a precisely machined cavity that matches the ogive profile of 140-grain ELD Match bullets. This design prevents tip damage and maintains bullet integrity throughout the seating process. Standard stems often create inconsistent seating depths and can deform polymer tips, while this purpose-built stem ensures uniform contact pressure and repeatable cartridge overall length measurements.

Key Features

• Precision-machined cavity specifically profiles for 6.5mm 140gr ELD Match bullets
• Eliminates bullet tip deformation and maintains concentricity during seating
• Compatible with Hornady Lock-N-Load AP and Classic presses
• Hardened steel construction resists wear from repeated use
• Ensures consistent cartridge overall length (COL) measurements
• Reduces runout compared to standard seating stems
• Direct replacement for factory seating stems in Hornady dies

Consistent bullet seating proves critical for competitive precision rifle shooting where sub-MOA accuracy requirements demand uniform ammunition. The specialized profile maintains bullet alignment during the seating stroke, preventing the slight angular displacement that generic stems can introduce. Match shooters report improved accuracy consistency when switching from standard seating stems to bullet-specific variants like the 397106.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: 6.5mm (.264 diameter)
• Bullet compatibility: 140-grain ELD Match projectiles
• Material: Hardened steel construction
• Threading: Standard Hornady seating die threads
• Press compatibility: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP and Classic
• Country of origin: United States
• Part number: 397106
• UPC: 090255971064

Serious precision reloaders invest in bullet-specific seating stems because ammunition consistency directly translates to downrange performance. The Hornady 397106 represents a targeted upgrade that addresses a specific weak point in the reloading process, delivering measurable improvements in cartridge uniformity for dedicated 6.5mm ELD Match users.