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Neck tension is one of those details that separates good handloads from great ones, and a bushing die only works as well as the bushing you drop into it. This is the Redding .242 Titanium Nitride bushing, part number 76242, built from heat treated steel and then given a TiN coating that bumps up the surface hardness and cuts down on sizing friction. The result is a smoother stroke on the press and brass that doesn't get beat up every time you run it through.
Redding offers these bushings in .001 inch increments, and the .242 falls into the 6mm range. The right size depends on your specific brass and bullet combo, not just the caliber on the box. The standard approach is to measure the neck diameter of a few loaded or dummy rounds with a good micrometer, then subtract .001 inch from the smallest average reading to account for a little spring-back. That gives you a proper press fit on the bullet without squeezing the neck down more than it needs to be.
The steel core is hardened to around Rc 60-62 and hand polished, which is already a solid foundation. The Titanium Nitride treatment on top adds lubricity, so the brass slides through with less effort and less drag. For precision and benchrest loaders chasing tight, repeatable neck tension, that consistency is the whole point. A little case lube on the necks is still a good habit with these.
These bushings carry a standard 1/2 inch outside diameter and 3/8 inch length, so they interchange freely across all Redding bushing style neck sizing dies. They're also compatible with Wilson style bushings, which makes them easy to work into most precision reloading setups you've already got on the bench. Each one is marked with its size for quick identification when you're swapping between loads.
Measure the neck diameter of a few loaded or dummy rounds with an accurate micrometer, then subtract .001 inch from the smallest average reading. That small reduction accounts for brass spring-back and gives you a proper press fit on the bullet. If your measurements land right at .243, the .242 bushing is likely your starting point, but it's always smart to confirm with your own brass.
Both start as heat treated steel hardened to around Rc 60-62, but the Titanium Nitride bushing adds a TiN coating on top. That coating increases surface hardness and reduces sizing friction, so the brass slides through with less drag. Many precision loaders prefer the TiN version for smoother, more consistent neck sizing.
Yes. The .242 Redding bushing uses the standard 1/2 inch outside diameter and 3/8 inch length, so it interchanges across all Redding bushing style neck sizing dies. It's also compatible with Wilson style bushings, which covers a lot of common precision setups.
It's a good idea. Even though the Titanium Nitride coating already reduces friction, a light touch of lube on the case necks helps the brass glide through smoothly and keeps the operation consistent. It also helps extend the life of your brass over repeated loadings.
| UPC | 611760762420 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 76242 |
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