Description

Standard seating plugs often contact the tip of the bullet or the very top of the ogive, which can lead to inconsistent seating depths and even damage the delicate tips of long-range bullets. The 09166 solves these issues through specialized engineering:

VLD Profile: The internal seating stem is machined with a steeper, deeper taper. This ensures that the die makes contact further down the ogive (the curved part of the bullet) rather than the tip. This is critical for VLD, ELD, and V-Max style bullets where the plastic tips or hollow points can vary slightly in length.

Micrometer Precision: The head is graduated in $0.001″$ divisions, allowing you to “dial in” your seating depth with extreme accuracy. This is a game-changer for “tuning” a load to find the optimal “jump” to the rifling lands.

Compatibility: This specific model (#09166) is designed to fit Redding seating dies that are factory-equipped with the #6 Seat Plug. This generally includes popular cartridges such as the .243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, and .240 Weatherby Magnum.

Repeatability: Once you find the perfect seating depth for a specific bullet/rifle combination, you can record the micrometer setting. When you return to that load months later, you can simply dial back to that number rather than going through a trial-and-error setup process.

Key Features:

No Die Disassembly Required: Simply replaces the original seating plug and adjustment screw.

Hardened Steel Construction: Built to maintain zero-tolerance precision over tens of thousands of rounds.

Clear Markings: Features high-contrast engraved scales for easy reading even in lower-light reloading rooms.