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Neck tension is one of those little details that separates good handloads from great ones, and this is the part that lets you control it. The L.E. Wilson .268 Neck Sizer Die Bushing is a hardened steel insert that sizes your case neck to grip the bullet exactly how you want it. Drop it into a Wilson neck die or a Wilson bushing-type full-length sizing die and you get consistent, repeatable neck diameter every single time you run brass.
Getting the size right is simple once you know the trick. Measure the outside diameter of a loaded round where the bullet sits in the neck, then subtract .002 to .003 inches for proper tension. So a loaded neck measuring .268 would typically call for a .266 bushing. You can also work it from the other direction by measuring neck wall thickness, multiplying by two, adding bullet diameter, then subtracting that same .002 to .003. Running a few different sizes on hand is how a lot of precision reloaders fine-tune their load development.
These are machined from hardened steel to tight tolerances in .001 inch increments. The size marked on the bushing refers to the middle, which is reamed with a slight taper. Because the case neck only reaches that middle section, you can flip the bushing over with the markings facing the case to achieve slightly tighter sizing. That comes in handy when brass has work-hardened and is springing back more than it used to.
The big draw here is control. A bushing setup lets you tune neck tension for different bullets and loads, keeps your results consistent, and works the brass less than a traditional expander ball does. These Wilson bushings are made to the same general spec as Redding neck bushings, so they interchange nicely across common bushing dies including Wilson and Whidden setups. Made in the U.S.A., it's a small, inexpensive part that earns its keep at the bench.
Measure the outside diameter of a loaded round where the bullet sits in the neck, then subtract .002 to .003 inches. For example, a loaded neck measuring .268 usually calls for a .266 bushing. This .268 bushing is the right choice when your loaded neck measures around .270 to .271 and you want that same light tension.
These bushings are made to the same general specifications as Redding neck bushings, so they interchange across most common bushing dies. Reloaders regularly run them in Wilson and Whidden dies without issue. They are not designed to fit Forster bushing dies.
The size marked on the bushing refers to the middle, which is reamed with a slight taper. Flipping it so the markings face the case lets you achieve a bit tighter sizing without jumping down to the next smaller bushing. It's handy when brass has hardened over time and is no longer holding the bullet the way it should.
Controlling neck tension is one of the most reliable ways to tighten up your groups and improve round-to-round consistency. A bushing setup also works the brass less than a traditional expander ball, which helps extend case life. Many precision reloaders keep several sizes on hand to fine-tune their loads.
| UPC | 815145024589 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | B-268 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.1 |
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