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This is the .286" diameter bushing from Hornady's Match Grade system, made for 6.5mm cartridges and sized to give you control over neck tension that standard dies just don't offer. It drops into your Hornady Match Grade full-length or neck sizing die and does one job really well: sizing the case neck to exactly the dimension you want, no more and no less.
Standard dies size necks down to SAAMI minimum, which is often more than your particular rifle, brass, and chamber actually need. By picking a bushing that matches your loaded round's neck diameter or sits just under it, you only size what you have to. That means less working of the brass, longer case life, and the kind of consistent neck tension that shows up on paper.
The magic here is the self-centering design. Because the bushing floats and centers itself on the case neck, it eliminates the chance of over-sizing or pushing the neck off-axis. You get concentric necks and even tension round after round, which is exactly what reloaders chasing tight groups are after. The polished steel construction holds its tolerance so your results stay repeatable across long loading sessions.
Bushings are sold individually in .001" increments, so most serious reloaders keep a few sizes on hand to fine-tune. To size correctly, measure the neck diameter of a loaded or dummy round and choose a bushing at that number or just slightly under it. This .286" option is a common choice for a lot of 6.5mm shooters, but the beauty of the system is that swapping sizes is quick thanks to the knurled spindle lock on the die.
If you're already running Hornady Match Grade dies, this is the piece that completes the setup and unlocks the real precision those dies were built for. Made in the USA.
This bushing is designed for Hornady Match Grade dies and works in both the full-length sizing and neck sizing versions. The bushings are sold separately from the dies, so you'll need the matching Match Grade die to use it. It won't fit standard reloading dies.
The best way is to measure the neck diameter of a loaded or dummy round with your actual bullet and brass, then choose a bushing at that number or just slightly under it. The bushing's inside diameter determines your final neck size, which sets your neck tension. Many reloaders keep a few sizes in .001" increments on hand to fine-tune for their rifle and brass.
Standard dies size the neck down to SAAMI minimum, which is usually more than your rifle and brass actually need. A bushing lets you size only as much as necessary, so you work the brass less and get more consistent neck tension. That translates to longer case life and tighter groups at the range.
Yes, this is a single .286" bushing. Hornady sells each size individually so you can build out the exact set your loads call for. If you reload multiple cartridges or like to experiment with neck tension, it's worth picking up a couple of neighboring sizes.
| UPC | 090255592863 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 594286 |
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