The Hornady ELD-X Bullet Seating Stem for 7mm 162gr (part no. 397131) is a replacement seating stem machined to fit Hornady Custom Grade Dies. It is built specifically around the 162-grain ELD-X bullet’s exact ogive shape, so the stem contacts the bullet across a wide, even surface instead of a single point that can deform the tip or crush a polymer tip on impact. That precise fit is what lets handloaders seat ELD-X bullets to a consistent depth, shot after shot. Reloaders running 7mm through a Custom Grade Die use this exact stem as a replacement or spare part.

Key Specifications

• Machined for 7mm bullets, matching the exact ogive profile of Hornady’s ELD-X line in this caliber.
• Sized to the 162-grain ELD-X bullet specifically, not a generic one-size-fits-all stem.
• Designed to fit Hornady Custom Grade Dies only; it is not compatible with other manufacturers’ seating dies.
• Contoured to the bullet’s ogive so seating pressure is spread evenly and doesn’t deform or mark the tip.
• Sold as a single replacement or spare seating stem, not bundled with a full die.
• Weighs approximately 0.5 oz shipped, light enough to keep several on the bench or in a range bag.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber does this stem fit? This seating stem is machined for Hornady’s ELD-X bullets in 7mm.

Will it work in another brand’s die? No, Hornady Custom Grade Dies only; it is not compatible with other manufacturers’ seating dies.

Is this stem grain-specific? Yes, it is contoured for the 162-grain ELD-X bullet’s ogive; a different weight in the same caliber may need a different stem.

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