L.E. Wilson .256 Steel Neck Sizer Die Bushing (B-256)

Description

Neck tension is one of those little details that separates good handloads from great ones, and this L.E. Wilson .256 bushing is how precision reloaders take control of it. Machined from hardened steel and ground to tight tolerances, it sizes the case neck to grip the bullet with exactly the amount of hold you want, no more and no less. That consistency shows up on paper, especially for folks chasing tight groups.

How the Wilson .256 Neck Bushing Works

This bushing slips into any Wilson bushing-type neck sizing die or Wilson bushing-type full-length sizing die, so you're sizing only the neck while leaving the body and shoulder fit to your chamber. Because it works without an expander ball, you're not dragging brass back over a ball on every stroke. That means less brass working, longer case life, and more uniform results from one firing to the next. Wilson makes these in .001 inch increments, and the size marked on the bushing refers to the middle, which is reamed with a slight taper. Flip the bushing over with the markings facing the case and you can squeeze out a touch more tension when you want it.

Picking the Right .256 Bushing Size

Choosing a bushing is simple once you know the trick. Measure the outside diameter of a loaded round at the neck where the bullet sits, then subtract .002 to .003 inch to allow for brass spring-back. The other method is to measure your neck wall thickness, multiply by two, add your bullet diameter, then subtract that same .002 to .003. Either way gets you to the right number. The .256 is a common choice for a range of calibers depending on your brass and bullet combo, so it's worth confirming your own measurements before you load.

Made in the USA and built to last through years of use, this is the kind of small tool that earns its keep on the bench every time you sit down to load.