The Hornady ELD Match Bullet Seating Stem for 6.5mm 147gr (part no. 397130) is a replacement seating stem machined to fit Hornady Custom Grade Dies. It is built specifically around the 147-grain ELD Match 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 Match bullets to a consistent depth, shot after shot. Reloaders running 6.5mm through a Custom Grade Die use this exact stem as a replacement or spare part.

Key Specifications

• Machined for 6.5mm bullets, matching the exact ogive profile of Hornady’s ELD Match line in this caliber.
• Sized to the 147-grain ELD Match 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 Match bullets in 6.5mm.

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 147-grain ELD Match bullet’s ogive; a different weight in the same caliber may need a different stem.

Buy the Hornady ELD Match Bullet Seating Stem 6.5mm 147gr

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