$22.88
2 in stock
Online inventory may differ from in-store availability.
Quick turnaround so you get your gear sooner.
Trusted checkout with industry-standard protection.
Keeping Traditions Alive Since 1953
Secure Transactions provided with 
If you've chased single-digit groups or just want your handloads to behave the same every time you pull the press handle, neck tension is where a lot of that consistency lives. The L.E. Wilson Neck Sizing Bushing .286 sizes the outside of your case neck to a .286 diameter, letting you fine-tune exactly how tightly the brass grips the bullet. It's a small part that does a big job, and it's a staple on the benches of precision reloaders for good reason.
This bushing drops into a Wilson Neck Die or a Wilson bushing-type full-length sizing die and sizes the neck down to grip the bullet. Because you're choosing the exact diameter, you skip the one-size-fits-all expander ball entirely. That matters more than it sounds: pulling an expander back through the neck can stretch brass and throw off concentricity, so sizing straight to the right diameter keeps your necks truer and helps your brass last through more loading cycles. The size stamped on the bushing refers to the middle, which is reamed with a slight taper, so if your brass has work-hardened and springs back a touch, you can flip the bushing over for a hair more grip before stepping down to the next smaller size.
Picking a bushing is straightforward once you know the trick. Measure the outside diameter of a loaded round right where the bullet sits in the neck, then subtract .002 to .003 of an inch. That number is your bushing. You can also measure your neck wall thickness, double it, add your bullet diameter, and subtract that same .002 to .003 for proper tension. Keeping a few bushings on hand around your target size lets you experiment and find what your rifle shoots best.
Made in the U.S.A. from polished and precision-ground steel, these bushings are built to hold their dimensions through years of use. Wilson makes them in .001 inch increments, so there's a size for just about any brass and bullet combination you're running. They'll also interchange with Redding bushing dies, which makes them handy if your bench is a mix of brands.
Measure the outside diameter of a loaded round right where the bullet sits in the neck, then subtract .002 to .003 of an inch. That result is your bushing size. You can also measure your neck wall thickness, multiply by two, add your bullet diameter, and subtract that same .002 to .003 for the right tension.
It's designed for the Wilson Neck Die and Wilson bushing-type full-length sizing dies, with the die body sold separately. These bushings also interchange with Redding bushing dies, so they're versatile if your bench runs more than one brand. They will not fit Forster or RCBS dies.
Sizing the neck directly to the bushing diameter means you skip dragging an expander ball back through the case. That cuts down on the stretching and pulling that can hurt neck concentricity and wear out brass faster. The payoff is more consistent neck tension and longer case life.
You can. The size stamped on the bushing refers to the middle, which is reamed with a slight taper. If your brass has hardened and springs back more than you'd like, flip the bushing so the markings face down toward the case for a touch tighter sizing before stepping down to the next smaller size.
| UPC | 815145024763 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B-286 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.1 |
You must be logged in to post a review.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.