Forster 0.256″ Neck Bushing (BUSH-256) for Bushing Bump & Full Length Sizing Dies

Description

Neck tension is one of those little details that separates good handloads from great ones, and this 0.256 inch Forster bushing gives you a precise way to control it. It drops into Forster's Precision Plus Bushing Bump Neck Sizing Dies and Bushing Full Length Sizing Dies, sizing only the case neck down to the exact inside diameter you need. By picking the right bushing instead of relying on a one-size expander ball, you get more repeatable bullet grip and tighter concentricity round after round.

What the 0.256" Forster Neck Bushing Does on the Bench

Forster offers these bushings in .001 inch increments, so you can fine-tune bullet tension to match your brass and the number of times it has been fired. A common starting point is to measure the outside neck diameter of a loaded round and subtract about .002 inch to land on your bushing size. Brass that has been fired several times tends to work-harden, and switching to a slightly smaller bushing helps restore that initial grip without overworking the neck.

Why Reloaders Reach for the Forster BUSH-256

These bushings are heat treated and honed to the precise inside diameter stamped on the side, then run through a super-cooling cryogenic process. That cryo treatment refines the steel's surface so the neck slides through smooth as silk, which helps cut down on runout and gives you better seated rounds. The smoother finish also means the bushing holds up over a long reloading life.

One thing worth knowing before you order: Forster bushings are built specifically for Forster dies and are not interchangeable with Redding, L.E. Wilson, or other brands. If you are already running a Forster Precision Plus bushing die, the BUSH-256 is a straightforward addition to your setup, and it is easy to swap in and out when you want to change neck tension for load development or a fresh batch of brass.