The Hornady 594244 Match Grade Neck Sizing Bushing .244 Size is a precision reloading component engineered to control cartridge neck tension and bullet grip without using an internal expander ball. Machined from polished steel, this self-centering bushing floats within the die cavity to size the outer neck diameter accurately while minimizing cold working, brass fatigue, and cartridge runout. It is designed for use in Hornady Match Grade Full-Length and Neck Sizing Dies, while also fitting standard 1/2-inch industry die cavities from Redding, RCBS, and L.E. Wilson.

Key Features

• Precise Neck Tension: Direct outer sizing to a 0.244-inch inner diameter delivers consistent bullet grip without expanding the neck from the inside.
• Self-Centering Operation: Floats freely inside standard 1/2-inch bushing cavities to maintain concentric neck sizing and reduce total runout.
• Extended Case Life: Prevents oversizing and subsequent expansion stretching, reducing brass fatigue at the case neck.
• Interchangeable Fit: Compatible with Hornady Match Grade sizing dies as well as standard 1/2-inch bushing-style die systems from other major manufacturers.

Specifications

• Brand: Hornady
• Model / MPN: 594244
• Inner Diameter (ID): 0.244 inches
• Outer Diameter (OD): 1/2 inch (standard industry cavity size)
• Material: Precision-machined, polished steel
• Operation: Non-powered mechanical reloading tool
• Target Calibre Family: Primarily .22-caliber projectiles (.224-inch diameter) including .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .22 Valkyrie, and .22 Creedmoor (depending on case neck wall thickness)

Who is the Hornady Match Grade Neck Sizing Bushing .244 Size for?

• Benchrest and long-range precision reloaders — Controls neck tension on .22-caliber precision rifle cartridges by applying an exact 0.244-inch inner diameter sizing dimension to cases with a loaded outside neck measurement around 0.245 to 0.246 inches.
• Handloaders using bushing-style sizing dies — Integrates into Hornady and compatible standard 1/2-inch outer diameter die cavities to eliminate expander ball friction and prolong case life.

Less suitable for: Handloaders using unturned, thicker brass measuring .248 inches loaded, which requires a larger .246-inch or .247-inch neck sizing bushing; loaders working with turned or thinner necks requiring smaller .242-inch to .243-inch bushings; or high-volume shooters mixing brass brands, who are better served by standard full-length sizing dies with fixed internal dimensions and standard expander balls.