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If you're running a Redding bushing die and want full control over how much grip your case neck holds on a bullet, this .314 steel bushing is the piece that makes it happen. It's made from heat-treated steel with sizing diameters that are hand polished to a surface hardness of Rc 60-62, which keeps sizing effort low and helps your brass last longer. The bushing self-centers on the case neck as it enters the die, so you're getting even, concentric sizing instead of fighting runout.
The whole point of a bushing system is precision, and that starts with picking the right diameter. The easiest method is to seat a bullet in the brass you plan to load, measure the outside diameter of the loaded neck with a caliper or micrometer, then subtract about .001 inch to land on your bushing size. That gives you roughly a thousandth of neck tension, which is a solid starting point for most handloaders. If you shoot moly-coated bullets or want a firmer hold, dropping down another .001 or .002 is a common move.
This is a 73 style steel bushing with the standard external dimensions of 1/2 inch outside diameter by 3/8 inch long. That means it freely interchanges across Redding bushing style neck sizing dies, Type S neck dies, and Type S full length sizing dies. The last three digits of the part number tell you the size, so this one measures .314 inch and is clearly marked on the bushing itself for quick sorting in your kit.
Building out a range of bushings in .001 inch steps is one of the smartest things a precision reloader can do, since it lets you fine-tune tension as your brass work-hardens or as you switch between brands of cases. Made in the USA and built to Redding's usual standard, this bushing is a small part that makes a real difference on the target.
This bushing freely interchanges in all Redding bushing style neck sizing dies, as well as Redding Type S neck sizing and Type S full length sizing dies. It uses the standard 1/2 inch outside diameter by 3/8 inch long dimensions shared across the bushing lineup. Dies are sold separately.
Seat a bullet in the brass you intend to load, then measure the outside diameter of the loaded case neck with a caliper or micrometer. Subtract about .001 inch from that number to find your bushing size, so the .314 fits a loaded neck measuring right around .315 inch. If you want more neck tension or are loading moly-coated bullets, stepping down another .001 or .002 is common.
Both share the same dimensions and interchange in the same dies. The steel bushing here is heat treated and hand polished to a Rc 60-62 surface hardness. The titanium nitride version adds a surface coating on top of that steel for extra hardness and reduced friction, but the plain steel bushings work great and are a favorite among many precision reloaders.
Redding bushings are self-centering, so orientation is largely about personal preference and keeping things organized. Many reloaders install the bushing with the numerical marking facing up so the size stays easy to read. Just make sure the case neck is lubed before sizing for the smoothest results.
| UPC | 611760733147 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 73314 |
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