Hornady 397138 A-Tip Match Bullet Seating Stems 6.5mm Precision

The Hornady 397138 A-Tip Match Bullet Seating Stems deliver precision seating consistency for 6.5mm A-Tip Match bullets in reloading applications. These specialized seating stems eliminate bullet deformation and ensure optimal concentricity for match-grade ammunition performance.

What Makes This Different

Unlike generic bullet seating stems that can compress or damage bullet tips, these stems feature a precision-machined cavity specifically contoured for A-Tip Match bullet profiles. The design maintains bullet integrity during the seating process while providing repeatable seating depth control. Standard stems often create inconsistent bullet runout, but these purpose-built components deliver sub-0.001-inch concentricity measurements.

Key Features

• Precision-machined cavity specifically contoured for 6.5mm A-Tip Match bullets
• Hardened steel construction resists wear from repeated use
• Compatible with Hornady Lock-N-Load AP and Classic presses
• Maintains bullet tip integrity during seating process
• Delivers consistent seating depth within 0.001-inch tolerance
• Reduces bullet runout for improved accuracy potential
• Direct replacement for standard seating stems in Hornady dies

Match shooters and precision reloaders achieve measurable improvements in ammunition consistency when using these specialized stems. The precise bullet-to-stem interface eliminates the tip deformation common with standard components, particularly important for the aerodynamic A-Tip bullet design. Competitive shooters report tighter groups and reduced vertical dispersion when ammunition is loaded with proper seating stem selection.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: 6.5mm (.264 diameter)
• Compatibility: Hornady A-Tip Match bullets only
• Material: Hardened steel construction
• Press compatibility: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP and Classic
• Thread specification: Standard Hornady die threading
• Country of origin: United States
• Model number: 397138

Reloaders serious about ammunition consistency recognize that proper bullet seating stems directly impact accuracy potential. These Hornady stems provide the precision interface required for A-Tip Match bullets to perform at their designed capability. The investment in proper tooling pays dividends in reduced ammunition variation and improved downrange performance.