Will this long 6.5mm seating stem fit my standard Redding non-micrometer seating die?

No, this part is specifically engineered for Redding Competition Seating Dies featuring a floating-stem housing. It is incompatible with standard Redding non-micrometer seating dies that lack the compatible floating-stem system.

Is this standard profile stem suitable for loading VLD or long polymer-tipped 6.5mm bullets?

No, this standard profile internal cup contour is designed for conventional tangent-ogive projectiles. If you are loading high-BC Very Low Drag (VLD) secant-ogive bullets or long polymer-tipped projectiles like Hornady ELD-Ms, you will need the Redding VLD Profile Stem (MPN 55746) to avoid damaging the bullet tips.

Does this mechanical reloading component require any electrical compliance certification in Australia?

No electrical standards, SAA, or RCM certifications apply to this product. It is a purely passive, high-grade steel mechanical accessory that is freely imported and sold across Australia as an unrestricted target shooting and reloading component.

Redding 55046 Seating Stem - Redding 55046

Q: What is the exact length of this long-format seating stem and which cartridges does it support?

This long variant measures approximately 30.16 mm (1-3/16 inches) in length, making it ideal for medium-to-long bottleneck 6.5mm (.264 calibre) cartridges such as the 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Remington, and .260 Rem Ackley Improved. Please note that older-generation Redding Competition seating dies designed exclusively for 1-inch stems may not accommodate this longer 30.16 mm version.

The Redding Competition Standard Seating Stem Long 6.5mm (MPN: 55046) is a precision-machined internal seating plug designed specifically for Redding Competition Bullet Seating Dies. Measuring 30.16 mm (1-3/16 inches) in length, this extended-format stem interfaces directly with the die's floating sleeve system to maintain straight-line alignment when seating 6.5mm (.264 calibre) projectiles. It features a standard-profile internal cup contour engineered to contact traditional tangent ogives, ensuring consistent seating depth and minimal bullet runout across medium-to-long bottleneck cases such as the 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Remington, and .260 Rem Ackley Improved.

Key Features

Precision Alignment: Integrates with Redding's floating sleeve competition seating dies to deliver straight-line projectile guidance and factory-spec concentricity.
Standard Ogive Geometry: Engineered with a standard internal cup profile to correctly seat traditional spitzers and standard tangent-ogive target and hunting bullets.
Long-Format Dimension: Measures 30.16 mm (1-3/16 inches) to accommodate specific long-format 6.5mm cartridge setups within modern Redding competition seating die bodies.
OEM Replacement: Serves as a direct-fit maintenance or replacement component for lost, worn, or modified original standard 6.5mm competition seating stems.

Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 55046
Calibre Compatibility: 6.5mm / .264 calibre
Stem Length: 30.16 mm (1-3/16 inches)
Internal Contour Profile: Standard ogive (tangent/spitzer)
Die System Compatibility: Redding Competition Bullet Seating Dies (bottleneck series)
Cartridge Compatibility: Long 6.5mm bottleneck formats (including 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Rem, .260 Rem AI)
Packaged Weight: Approximately 45 g (0.1 lbs)
Power Requirements: None (mechanical reloading component)

Who is the Redding Competition Standard Seating Stem Long 6.5mm for?

Precision Rifle Competitors (PRS / F-Class) — seats .264 calibre projectiles with uniform concentricity in Redding Competition Seating Dies using a 30.16 mm long floating stem configured for straight-line alignment.
Handloaders Loading Standard-Profile Bullets — matches conventional 6.5mm tangent ogives and spitzer hunting bullets via a factory-contoured standard cup profile to prevent ogive deformation during medium-to-long case neck insertion.

Less suitable for: Handloaders seating long polymer-tipped or secant-ogive Very Low Drag bullets, where standard cup geometries can bottom out on delicate tips; a dedicated deep-cut VLD profile seating stem is required instead. Additionally, it will not seat inside older-generation Redding competition dies limited to 25.4 mm (1 inch) stems, nor standard non-micrometer reloading dies lacking compatible floating-stem housings.

SKU	RD41650LP
Model #	55046
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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