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Hornady Reloading Equipment: Provide Consistency and Precision
397137
Hornady, Accessories
| brand: | hornady |
| equipment: | seating stem |
The Hornady 338cal 230gr ELD-X Seating Stem #397137 is a specialized seating stem designed for use in Hornady Custom Grade seating dies. It is precision-machined to match the ogive profile of 230gr ELD-X bullets, allowing bullets to be seated accurately without deformation.
Unlike standard stems, this model is tailored specifically for long, secant-ogive projectiles like ELD-X, ensuring proper contact and alignment during seating.
👉 Ideal when standard seating stems don’t properly match modern high-BC bullet shapes.
👉 A correct seating stem ensures the bullet is pushed from the ogive, not the tip, improving consistency.
👉 Designed to match bullet profile exactly, improving alignment and preventing damage.
Q: What does a seating stem do?
A: It contacts the bullet during seating, guiding it into the case at the correct depth and alignment.
Q: Why do I need a specific ELD-X stem?
A: ELD-X bullets have a long, streamlined ogive. A standard stem may contact incorrectly and damage the bullet or reduce consistency.
Q: Can I use this with RCBS, Lee, or Redding dies?
A: ❌ No. It is designed specifically for Hornady seating dies only.
Q: Will this improve accuracy?
A: Yes—by ensuring uniform seating depth and preventing bullet deformation, which helps consistency.
Q: Do all Hornady dies include this stem?
A: Not always. Many die sets include a general-purpose stem; ELD-X stems are often purchased separately.
