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The Redding .316 Titanium Nitride Neck Sizing Bushing is one of those small parts that makes a big difference at the loading bench. It's heat treated steel with a titanium nitride surface treatment that bumps up the effective surface hardness and cuts down on sizing friction, so your necks size smoother and your brass stays happier over more firings. This is the .316 diameter, part number 76316, and like all Redding bushings it's marked with its size right on the face so you always know which one is in the die.
This bushing shares the standard 1/2 inch outside diameter by 3/8 inch long dimensions, which means it drops into any Redding bushing-style neck sizing die and also interchanges with Wilson-style bushings. Redding offers the full lineup in .001 inch increments from .185 through .368, covering calibers from .17 all the way up to .338. If you're running a Type S or Competition neck die, this is the part that lets you fine-tune exactly how much you're squeezing the neck.
The whole point of a bushing system is control. By picking the correct bushing you set just the right amount of neck tension to hold the bullet securely without overworking the brass. The usual method is to measure the outside neck diameter of a loaded cartridge with a micrometer and subtract about .001 to .002 inch to account for brass spring back. Many precision handloaders pair a bushing like this with a mandrel to set final inside diameter, especially on brass that hasn't been neck turned.
The TiN coating is the main draw here over the plain steel version. That extra surface hardness and reduced friction means less effort on the press handle and less stress on your case necks during sizing. It's a favorite among folks chasing consistency and long brass life. Keep in mind titanium nitride isn't self-lubricating, so a touch of lube never hurts and can help extend the life of the bushing.
It fits all Redding bushing-style neck sizing dies, including the Type S and Competition series. Thanks to the standard 1/2 inch O.D. by 3/8 inch length, it also interchanges with Wilson-style bushings. If your die uses a bushing, this one will drop right in.
Measure the outside neck diameter of a loaded cartridge with a precision micrometer, then subtract about .001 to .002 inch to allow for brass spring back. That gives you the right press fit and neck tension to hold the bullet securely. If your neck wall thickness varies more than a couple thousandths, many reloaders go a touch smaller and finish with a mandrel or sizing button.
Both are heat treated steel with the same external dimensions and interchange in the same dies. The titanium nitride version adds a TiN surface treatment that increases surface hardness and reduces sizing friction, which means smoother operation and less stress on your brass. The steel version works great too, but the TiN is the pick for minimizing drag and extending brass life.
The TiN coating reduces friction, but titanium nitride isn't self-lubricating, so a light touch of lube on the necks is never a bad idea. It can help sizing feel smoother and may extend the life of the bushing. Plenty of folks running full-length or shoulder-bump operations lube anyway, so the bushing rides along just fine.
| UPC | 611760763168 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 76316 |
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