Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension Seating Stem - .22 Caliber 69/77gr A-MAX/ELD Match #397104
Standard bullet seating stems are often shaped for traditional soft-nose projectiles, meaning they can score or deform the sleek, long ogive of modern long-range target bullets during high-pressure seating cycles. The Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension Seating Stem is specially contoured to wrap around the profile of heavy .22 caliber A-MAX and ELD Match bullets, ensuring pressure is distributed evenly to eliminate projectile runout.
FUNCTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Ogive-Matched Profiling: Internal stem cavity is machine-profiled to fit the exact contours of heavy long-range .22 cal target bullets perfectly.
- Protects Polymer Tips: Custom deep-throat clearance avoids contacting or damaging vulnerable heat shield polymer tips during compression.
- Eliminates Projectile Runout: Applies downward force entirely on the bullet's ogive face to seat the projectile parallel to the neck centerline.
- Direct In-Line Swap: Designed to replace standard seating stems seamlessly inside Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension seating dies.
- Polished Tool Steel: Hardened construction prevents surface galling, jacket scratching, or internal compound buildup across long reloading sets.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Brand | Hornady Manufacturing |
| Product Type | Custom Die Seating Stem Upgrade |
| Part Number | #397104 |
| Calibre Target | .22 Caliber (.224" Diameter Projectiles) |
| Bullet Match Weight | Specifically configured for 69gr and 77gr A-MAX / ELD Match profiles |
| Die Compatibility | Hornady New Dimension Bullet Seating Dies |
THE DIFFERENCE EXPERIENCE MAKES ON THE BENCH
When loading heavy 69gr or 77gr match cartridges for precision targets at your workshop near Medicine Hat, tiny micro-scratches on your bullet jacket will degrade long-range accuracy. Dropping this specialized ELD-matched stem into your Hornady die removes excessive tip pressure, producing crisp, immaculate reloads with perfect cartridge dimensions shot after shot.
PRACTICAL GEAR FOR OUTDOOR LIFE
Hornady manufactures their New Dimension internal components to the highest micro-tolerance alignments demanded by long-distance competition marksmen. This custom tool-steel seating stem upgrade earns its location on your bench by delivering the immaculate concentricity, smooth face polish, and bullet-safe clearance required for competitive shooting.
