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The Redding 6.5mm Long VLD Competition Seating Stem is a precision replacement component for reloaders building match-grade ammunition. This seating stem is engineered specifically for 6.5mm Very Low Drag (VLD) projectiles and integrates into Redding's competition reloading die systems. At 1-3/16 inches in length, it's sized to handle long-bearing-surface VLD bullets—the kind serious long-range competitors and precision rifle shooters rely on for consistency and accuracy. If you're loading for a 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×284, or similar caliber and need a replacement stem or want to upgrade your seating setup for VLD-profile match ammo, this is the part engineered for that job.
Redding competition reloading dies are known in the precision-shooting world for tight tolerances and repeatable results. The seating stem is the business end of the operation—it determines how uniformly your bullets are seated to depth and alignment, both critical to group consistency. Choosing a stem matched to your bullet's profile (in this case, long VLDs) eliminates guesswork and reduces the chance of runout or seating variations that degrade accuracy downrange.
Whether you're replacing a worn stem, building out a dedicated competition die set, or fine-tuning your reloading bench for a particular bullet, the Redding 6.5mm Long VLD Competition Seating Stem is a straightforward, no-nonsense upgrade. It's the kind of component that doesn't grab headlines but quietly improves your ammunition quality, shot after shot.
| Caliber | 6.5mm |
| Bullet Profile | Long VLD (Very Low Drag) |
| Length | 1-3/16 inch |
| Brand | Redding |
| Type | Competition Seating Stem (Replacement Part) |
This stem is sized for 6.5mm Very Low Drag (VLD) projectiles with long bearing surfaces, commonly used in precision rifle and long-range competition ammunition.
This is a replacement seating stem component. It installs into a compatible Redding competition seating die body.
This stem is for 6.5mm cartridges. It is not compatible with other calibers.

SKU: 197558247 • Weight: 0.05oz





Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Redding 6.5mm Long VLD Competition Seating Stem is a precision replacement component for reloaders building match-grade ammunition. This seating stem is engineered specifically for 6.5mm Very Low Drag (VLD) projectiles and integrates into Redding's competition reloading die systems. At 1-3/16 inches in length, it's sized to handle long-bearing-surface VLD bullets—the kind serious long-range competitors and precision rifle shooters rely on for consistency and accuracy. If you're loading for a 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×284, or similar caliber and need a replacement stem or want to upgrade your seating setup for VLD-profile match ammo, this is the part engineered for that job.
Redding competition reloading dies are known in the precision-shooting world for tight tolerances and repeatable results. The seating stem is the business end of the operation—it determines how uniformly your bullets are seated to depth and alignment, both critical to group consistency. Choosing a stem matched to your bullet's profile (in this case, long VLDs) eliminates guesswork and reduces the chance of runout or seating variations that degrade accuracy downrange.
Whether you're replacing a worn stem, building out a dedicated competition die set, or fine-tuning your reloading bench for a particular bullet, the Redding 6.5mm Long VLD Competition Seating Stem is a straightforward, no-nonsense upgrade. It's the kind of component that doesn't grab headlines but quietly improves your ammunition quality, shot after shot.
| Caliber | 6.5mm |
| Bullet Profile | Long VLD (Very Low Drag) |
| Length | 1-3/16 inch |
| Brand | Redding |
| Type | Competition Seating Stem (Replacement Part) |
This stem is sized for 6.5mm Very Low Drag (VLD) projectiles with long bearing surfaces, commonly used in precision rifle and long-range competition ammunition.
This is a replacement seating stem component. It installs into a compatible Redding competition seating die body.
This stem is for 6.5mm cartridges. It is not compatible with other calibers.
SKU: 197558247 • Weight: 0.05oz
