The Hornady Click-Adjust Bullet Seating Micrometer (model 044097) is a mechanical drop-in reloading die upgrade engineered to replace the factory seating stem assembly on standard Hornady rifle seating dies. Operating entirely manually without electrical requirements, it integrates directly with Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension and Match Grade rifle dies, utilizing the die's existing internal in-line bullet seating sleeve. The micrometer provides precise, repeatable bullet seating depth management by enabling tactile and audible adjustments in 0.001-inch increments, eliminating the need to replace entire die sets to achieve match-grade seating control.

Key Features

• Audible and Tactile Click-Adjustments: Features turret-style adjustments in 0.001-inch (0.0254 mm) steps to provide exact cartridge overall length and base-to-ogive seating depth control.
• Direct Drop-In Assembly: Replaces standard threaded adjustment stems on Hornady rifle dies directly without non-standard modifications.
• Setting Retention: Securely locks down seating stem depth to maintain consistent, repeatable bullet seating across extended production batches.
• Mechanical Operation: Fully manual, non-powered design requiring no batteries, external power, or regulatory compliance certifications.

Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 044097
• Manufacturer: Hornady Manufacturing
• Adjustment Increments: 0.001 inch (0.0254 mm) per click
• Weight: Approximately 0.258 lb (~117 g)
• Packaged Dimensions: Approximately 2.0" × 1.0" × 6.5"
• Operating Mode: Manual / mechanical
• Die Compatibility: Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension rifle seating dies and Hornady Match Grade rifle seating dies (not compatible with third-party dies such as RCBS, Redding, or Lee, nor pistol dies lacking Hornady rifle seating sleeve geometry)
• Cartridge Envelope: Compatible with small-to-magnum calibres utilizing standard Hornady rifle die bodies and seating stems (from .22 ARC up through standard magnum rifle cartridges)

Who is the Hornady Click-Adjust Bullet Seating Micrometer for?

• Precision Handloaders Tuning Bullet Jump for Long-Range Hunting — Enables accurate tuning of projectile distance to the rifling lands via positive, tactile 0.001-inch adjustment steps on this reloading die micrometer upgrade, maintaining an overall unit weight of approximately 0.258 lb to keep reloading press toolheads manageable.
• Competitive Precision Rifle Shooters Loading Match Ammunition — Provides shot-to-shot cartridge base-to-ogive consistency using the Hornady Click-Adjust Bullet Seating Micrometer's 0.001-inch click increments, allowing shooters to dial in benchrest-level depth settings without buying dedicated standalone competition dies.