The Hornady Custom Bullet Seating Stem for .45-caliber.452-inch, 250-grain FTX bullets (Hornady part no. 397119) is machined to match the exact profile of the FTX bullet so it seats as precisely as possible in a Hornady Custom-Grade die. Because the flex-tip design of the FTX bullet is different from a standard round or flat nose, a properly profiled seating stem matters for consistent seating depth and a straight, undamaged bullet tip; this stem is not compatible with other manufacturers’ dies.

Key Specifications

• Machined to match the FTX bullet’s exact nose profile.
• Built for the FTX’s flex-tip design, different from a standard round or flat nose bullet.
• Sized for .45-caliber.452-inch, 250-grain FTX bullets.
• Fits Hornady Custom-Grade dies only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this stem work in a non-Hornady die? No, this seating stem is machined to fit Hornady Custom-Grade dies and is not compatible with other manufacturers’ dies.

Why does the FTX bullet need a special seating stem? The FTX’s flex-tip profile differs from a standard bullet nose, so a matched seating stem is needed to seat it precisely without damaging the tip.

Buy the Hornady FTX Seating Stem.45 Caliber.452 Inch, 250gr

Seat 250-grain FTX bullets precisely with a stem machined to their exact profile. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, where our gunsmithing tools selection stocks Hornady seating stems for popular bullet lines, with fast shipping to your door.