Are neck sizing bushings included with the Redding 303 British Type S Die?

No, interchangeable neck bushings are sold separately and are required to operate the die. For the .303 British calibre, compatible bushings range from 0.328 inches to 0.336 inches, and you can pair this die with items like the Redding 73333 0.333 Inch Neck Sizing Bushing depending on your brass measurements.

Can I use this neck sizing die for brass that will be fired across multiple different Lee-Enfield rifles?

No, neck sizing is intended strictly for fire-formed brass that will be chambered back into the exact same bolt-action rifle. If you are sharing brass across multiple rifles or shooting in semi-automatic or lever-action platforms, you must use a full-length sizing die to ensure proper chambering and prevent stiff bolt closure.

How often will I need to transition from neck sizing to full-length sizing with this die?

After approximately 3 to 5 firing cycles, case body and shoulder expansion will cause bolt closure to become stiff, which indicates it is time to use a full-length sizing die or a dedicated body die like the Redding 75154. Neck sizing alone only resizes the case neck and does not alter the shoulder datum or body taper.

Does this die work with standard reloading presses available in Australia?

Yes, the Redding 71154 features the industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread pitch, making it fully compatible with almost all single-stage and turret reloading presses commonly used by Australian handloaders. It also utilises a standard Redding Shellholder #8 for the .303 British case head.

303 British Neck Die - Redding 71154

The Redding Type S – Bushing Neck Sizing Die (.303 British, MPN: 71154) is a reloading tool engineered to precisely resize the necks of fire-formed cartridge brass while leaving the case body and shoulder untouched. Designed for standard reloading presses featuring industry-standard 7/8"-14 threads, this die uses freely floating, interchangeable bushings to optimize neck tension and cartridge concentricity. It is built to extend brass life and maintain fire-formed chamber dimensions for bolt-action rifles chambered in .303 British (nominal bullet diameter: 0.311 in / 7.90 mm).

Key Features

Interchangeable Bushing System: Utilises freely floating Redding sizing bushings (available in 0.001" increments across a 0.328 in to 0.336 in range) that self-centre on the case neck for improved concentricity.
Dual Operation Modes: Includes an expander size button (#40310) for commercial cases with variable wall thickness, alongside a decapping pin retainer (#10196) for buttonless sizing that eliminates neck stretch on uniform brass.
Adjustable Sizing Depth: The decapping rod assembly allows exact vertical positioning of the bushing to size either the full neck length or a partial section.
Chamber Integrity: Resizes only the neck of the cartridge, preserving fire-formed body taper and shoulder datum to prolong case life.

Specifications

Calibre: .303 British (0.311 in / 7.90 mm nominal bullet diameter)
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 71154
Press Thread Size: 7/8"-14 industry standard
Compatible Bushing Range: 0.328 in to 0.336 in (bushings sold separately)
Shellholder Requirement: Redding Shellholder #8 (MPN: 11008)
Included Assemblies: Type S die body, decapping rod assembly (#22317) with size button (#40310), decapping pin retainer (#10196), and lock ring (#01016)

Who is the Redding 303 British Type S - Neck Die for?

Australian Historic Service Rifle Competitors in SSAA Military Rifle Matches — Utilises 0.328 in to 0.336 in interchangeable bushings in this Type S neck sizing die to minimise brass working and maintain precise cartridge concentricity for Lee-Enfield and P14 service rifles.
Hunters and Target Shooters Running Bolt-Action .303 British Rifles — Threads into standard 7/8"-14 reloading presses to size fire-formed .303 British case necks without altering the shoulder datum, maximizing brass life and shot-to-shot consistency in dedicated rifle chambers.

Less suitable for: Reloading brass intended for semi-automatic or lever-action firearms, cartridges shared across multiple different rifles, or brass that has undergone 3 to 5 firing cycles resulting in expanded shoulders and stiff bolt closure; these applications require a full-length resizing die or a dedicated body die.

SKU	RD41728LP
Model #	71154
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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