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Neck tension is one of those details that separates plinking loads from true match-grade ammo, and this is where the Hornady .290 Match Grade Bushing earns its keep. Sized at .290 inches for 6.5mm cartridges, it drops into your Hornady Match Grade die and controls exactly how much the case neck gets sized down. Instead of squeezing every case to a one-size-fits-all SAAMI minimum, you pick the dimension that matches your brass, your chamber, and the bullet tension you want.
The bushing is self-centering inside the die body, which means it floats and aligns itself to the case rather than forcing the neck off-center. That translates to better concentricity on every round and a reduction in runout that can open up groups. Because you are only sizing the neck as much as you need to, the brass gets worked less, which stretches case life and keeps your reloads more uniform from the first firing to the last.
Getting the dimension right is simple once you know the trick. Take a loaded or dummy round that fits your rifle's chamber cleanly, measure the outside diameter of the loaded case neck, and subtract about .001 inch. That number gives you a solid starting point for the correct bushing. This .290 size is a common fit in the 6.5mm family, so it is worth confirming your measured neck diameter before settling on it.
Keep in mind this is a component, not a complete die. Hornady Match Grade bushing dies ship without a bushing so you can tailor the neck tension yourself, and this .290 insert fits both the full-length sizing and the shoulder-bump neck size versions of those dies. Made in the USA, it is the kind of small part that makes a real difference once you start chasing tighter groups at the range.
No, this is just the bushing by itself. Hornady Match Grade bushing dies are sold without a bushing so you can select the exact neck tension you want. You will need a compatible Hornady Match Grade die to use it.
Measure the outside diameter of a loaded or dummy round that chambers cleanly in your rifle, then subtract about .001 inch. That gives you a reliable starting point for the correct bushing size. The .290 is a common choice in the 6.5mm family, but confirm your own measurement first.
It fits inside Hornady Match Grade dies, both the full-length sizing style and the shoulder-bump neck size style. The bushing is self-centering within the die body for consistent, concentric neck sizing.
Standard dies size the neck to SAAMI minimum, which often works the brass more than necessary. A bushing lets you size only as much as your chamber and brass require, which preserves case life and improves neck tension consistency. That control is what helps produce tighter, more uniform groups.
| UPC | 090255592900 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 594290 |
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