Hornady ELD Match Seating Stem .308 30 Cal 168gr A-Max

The Hornady ELD Match Seating Stem (part number 397108) is a precision-machined die accessory designed to thread into Hornady Custom Grade Dies. Each stem is cut to match the exact ogive profile of specific projectiles so the reloader seats bullets straight and concentric, which is the foundation of match-grade accuracy with .30 caliber / .308" projectiles.

This particular stem is profiled for the ELD Match, A-MAX, and compatible FTX-style bullet lines and covers the popular 155, 168, and 178 grain weight range in that caliber. The bullet-specific tip match protects the polymer Heat Shield tip during the seating stroke, preserving both the ballistic coefficient and tip integrity that make ELD Match bullets a top choice for long-range precision shooting.

A direct-fit replacement or upgrade for the standard seating stem shipped in your Hornady Custom Grade die set, this caliber-specific stem is a small, inexpensive component that delivers a noticeable improvement in seating consistency and finished-round uniformity for any reloader chasing the last fractions of a MOA.