The Redding Decapping Rod Assembly (Part #34256) is a precision-machined steel replacement assembly designed for standard full-length and neck sizing dies. It performs dual operations in a single press stroke: knocking out spent Boxer primers from cartridge cases and expanding the case mouth to the required internal diameter for seating 0.257 in projectiles. Built to replace bent or damaged internal die components, this mechanical unit screws directly into the top of compatible standard Redding die bodies, allowing for precise pin depth adjustment and routine maintenance without requiring power or specialised bench tooling.

Key Features

  • Dual-Function Processing: Decaps spent primers and expands case necks to 0.257 in internal diameter during normal sizing strokes.
  • Complete Internal Assembly: Includes the threaded decapping rod (Part #01034), standard 0.257 in expander button (Part #39256), and standard decapping pin (Part #01060).
  • Direct Maintenance Replacement: Restores factory sizing and decapping performance in standard sizing dies chambered for .25-06 Remington, .25-06 Remington Improved 40°, .257 Roberts, .257 Roberts Improved 40°, and .25-284 Winchester.
  • Standard Flash Hole Interface: Engineered for Boxer-primed centerfire cartridge cases utilizing standard 0.080 in flash holes.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer Part Number: 34256
  • Calibre Compatibility: .25 Calibre / 0.257 in bullet diameter
  • Component Parts: Decapping Rod (#01034), Expander Button (#39256), Decapping Pin (#01060)
  • Weight: Approximately 0.045 kg to 0.05 kg (1.6 oz)
  • Material: Machined steel
  • Primer/Flash Hole Compatibility: Boxer primers with ~0.080 in flash holes
  • Power Requirements: None (manual reloading component)

Who is the Redding 34256 Decapping Rod Assembly for?

  • Reloaders of .25-06 Remington cartridges — requires a dedicated 0.257 in expander button to size case necks correctly and decap Boxer-primed brass using standard Redding reloading die decapping rods.
  • Reloaders of .257 Roberts cartridges — features a matched 0.257 in expander diameter to restore proper neck tension and spent primer extraction in conventional Redding sizing dies.

Less suitable for: Reloaders operating Redding Type-S Bushing Dies or Redding Competition Dies, which require dedicated bushing-style decapping rods without standard expander balls.

SKU RD102361LP
Model # 34256
Brand Redding
Shipping Weight 0.2000kg

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