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If you shoot the 280 Ackley Improved and you're tired of overworking your brass, this Redding Type S Bushing Full Length Sizing die is built to solve that. Instead of a fixed expander that stretches and squeezes necks round after round, it uses interchangeable bushings to size only as much as you need. That translates to better concentricity, more consistent neck tension, and brass that lasts longer before it starts to show its age.
The magic here is the bushing system. You drop in a bushing sized to match the neck wall thickness of your brass, and it self-centers on the case neck to keep runout to a minimum. Bushings come in .001" increments, so you can fine tune neck tension to taste. For the 280 Ackley Improved, the die accepts bushings in the .305 to .313 range. The adjustable decapping rod lets you position the bushing to size only part of the neck length if you want, and shoulder bump is controlled by how far you run the die into the press, same as any standard full length die.
One of the nicer touches is how versatile this single die is. It ships with a decapping rod, a standard size button, and a decapping pin retainer. If you sort or turn your case necks and want to skip the expander button entirely, swap in the retainer and let the bushing do all the neck work. Pull the bushing and internal parts out completely and the die functions as a body die, bumping the shoulder and sizing the body without touching the neck at all.
Keep in mind that bushings and the shellholder are sold separately so you can match them to your exact brass and chamber. This cartridge uses a #1 shellholder and a .284 bullet diameter. A common starting point is to measure the outside neck diameter of a loaded round and pick a bushing about .001" under that. The die is case hardened steel with standard 7/8"-14 threads, so it drops right into any standard press and comes in a plastic storage case to keep it protected on the bench.
No, bushings are sold separately so you can match them to your specific brass and chamber. For the 280 Ackley Improved, this die takes bushings in the .305 to .313 range, offered in .001" increments. Measure the outside neck diameter of a loaded round and pick a bushing roughly .001" smaller as a starting point.
Yes. With a bushing installed, the Type S Full Length die sizes the case body, bumps the shoulder, and sizes the neck all in a single operation. You control neck tension by your bushing choice and shoulder bump by how far the die is run into the press.
It can. Remove the bushing and the internal decapping parts and the die works as a body die, sizing the case body and bumping the shoulder without touching the neck. That gives you two tools in one piece of equipment.
Yes, and it is sold separately. The 280 Ackley Improved uses a #1 shellholder. If you already reload cartridges that share that shellholder you may have one on hand already.
| UPC | 611760774287 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 77428 |
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