The Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension (CGND) 6.5 Creedmoor Bullet Seating Die (SKU: 044135) is a dedicated handloading tool engineered to seat .264" diameter projectiles into 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge cases. Designed with standard 7/8"-14 threads, this mechanical die installs into standard single-stage or progressive reloading presses. It incorporates a patented floating bullet alignment sleeve that captures and aligns both the projectile and the case neck before seating commences, reducing bullet runout and seating cant during each single-station manual press stroke.

Key Features

• In-Line Floating Alignment Sleeve: Pre-aligns the bullet and case neck prior to the seating stem making contact, minimizing bullet runout for consistent concentricity.
• Adjustable Roll Crimp Capability: Features an internal roll crimp profile that can be engaged during the seating stroke or bypassed entirely by adjusting the die body upward.
• Sure-Loc™ Lock Ring: Utilizes a split-ring clamp design with integrated wrench flats that secures the die body onto standard 7/8"-14 press threads without causing thread damage.
• O-Ring Tension Seating Stem: Employs a knurled adjustment stem held by a compression O-ring to retain precise seating depth against vibration, with compatibility for aftermarket micrometer upgrades.
• All-Steel Construction: Precision-machined steel die body featuring a compact 1.25" × 1.25" diameter profile footprint.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Hornady
• Model / SKU: 044135
• Calibre: 6.5 Creedmoor
• Compatible Bullet Diameter: .264"
• Mounting Thread Pitch: 7/8"-14
• Die Profile Dimensions: Approximately 1.25" × 1.25" diameter footprint
• Weight: Approximately 0.25–0.35 kg
• Operation: Manual, mechanical single-station press stroke

Who is the Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor Seating Die for?

• Long-range competitive marksmen — Needs minimal bullet runout when assembling match-grade ammunition, achieved via the floating in-line alignment sleeve designed specifically for 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge cases and .264" projectiles.
• Hunters handloading for field accuracy — Requires repeatable seating depth and low concentricity error for 6.5 Creedmoor rounds, controlled by the Sure-Loc ring that locks the 6.5 Creedmoor bullet seating die firmly in place on standard 7/8"-14 press threads.
• Target shooters using standard bench presses — Demands universal compatibility with equipment utilizing industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread pitch mounts, allowing this 6.5 Creedmoor bullet seating die to install seamlessly across standard manual single-stage and progressive presses.

Less suitable for: Handloaders needing to resize fired brass cases or load non-6.5 Creedmoor cartridges, as this die is strictly engineered for bullet seating on the 6.5 Creedmoor profile using .264" bullets; handloaders preparing raw or fired brass require a dedicated full-length or neck sizing die instead.