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If you're running a Redding bushing die and want real control over neck tension, this is the part that makes it happen. The .241" steel bushing (part #73241) is machined from heat-treated steel with the sizing diameter hand-polished to a surface hardness of Rc 60-62. That hard, slick surface cuts down on sizing effort and leaves your case necks smoother, which is exactly what you're after when you're chasing tight, repeatable groups.
The whole idea behind a bushing setup is that you only size the neck as much as you need to, instead of overworking the brass every single pass. This bushing floats and self-centers on the neck as the case enters the die, which helps keep runout low and bullet release consistent. Less work on the brass means your cases last longer and your velocities stay steadier across a string.
Redding offers these in .001" increments across a huge range, so getting the right one matters. The common method is to measure the outside diameter of a loaded round (bullet seated) and subtract about .001" for your neck tension. You can also measure neck wall thickness with a ball micrometer, double it, add the bullet diameter, and subtract .001". Either way, the .241" marking is laser clear on the bushing so there's no guessing once it's in your hands.
This bushing uses the standard 1/2" O.D. by 3/8" long dimensions, so it drops right into Redding Type S neck sizing dies, Type S full length dies, and Competition bushing dies. It also interchanges with Wilson-style bushings, which gives you flexibility if you're mixing gear on the bench. Made in the USA, it's a small part that quietly does a big job for anyone who takes handloading seriously.
It fits all Redding bushing-style sizing dies, including the Type S neck sizing dies, Type S full length sizing dies, and Competition bushing dies. The standard 1/2" O.D. by 3/8" long size also interchanges with Wilson-style bushings. If your die is built to take a bushing, this one will drop right in.
The easiest method is to measure the outside diameter of a loaded round with the bullet seated, then subtract about .001" for standard neck tension. You can also measure neck wall thickness with a ball micrometer, double it, add the bullet diameter, and subtract .001". Pick the bushing closest to that number, and keep a size up or down handy if you want to fine-tune.
Both are heat-treated steel with the same Rc 60-62 polished sizing surface. The titanium nitride version adds a surface coating that reduces sizing friction even further and is popular for minimizing stress on the brass. The plain steel bushing shown here delivers excellent results and is the go-to choice for most handloaders.
A bushing lets you size only the neck, and only as much as you want, instead of overworking the brass every pass. The bushing self-centers on the case neck, which helps keep runout low and bullet release consistent. The payoff is longer case life and more uniform neck tension, both of which help with accuracy.
| UPC | 611760732416 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 73241 |
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