The Redding .274 Heat-Treated Steel Neck Sizing Bushing (MPN: 73274) is a precision metallic cartridge reloading component designed to size cartridge case necks to an exact inside diameter of 0.274 inches. Built to standard external dimensions of 1/2 in (12.7 mm) outer diameter by 3/8 in (9.525 mm) length, this bushing freely interchanges across all Redding Bushing-Style Dies—including Type S Neck Sizing, Type S Full Length Sizing, and Competition Neck Sizing Dies—as well as Wilson-style bushing dies. It allows handloaders to precisely control neck tension and bullet grip without using an internal expander ball, preventing brass overworking and minimizing case runout.

Key Features

  • Precision Dimensions: Features an inside sizing diameter of 0.274 inches to deliver exact neck dimensions and repeatable neck tension.
  • Durable Construction: Manufactured from heat-treated steel hand-polished to a surface hardness of approximately Rockwell Rc 60–62, minimizing friction and sizing effort.
  • Universal Interface: Standard 1/2-inch outer diameter fits all Redding Type S, Competition Bushing dies, and Wilson-style bushing cavities.
  • Clear Size Markings: Laser-engraved or stamped with .274 for quick identification on the reloading bench.
  • Lightweight Mechanical Part: Passive reloading tool weighing approximately 0.05–0.1 lb (20–45 g) with no electrical power requirements.

Product Specifications

  • Inside Sizing Diameter: 0.274 inches
  • External Dimensions: 1/2 in (12.7 mm) OD x 3/8 in (9.525 mm) Length
  • Material: Heat-treated steel
  • Surface Hardness: Rockwell Rc 60–62
  • Weight: 0.05–0.1 lb (20–45 g)
  • Compatibility: Redding Type S Neck & Full Length Dies, Competition Neck Sizing Dies, Wilson-style bushing dies

Who is the Redding .274 Heat-Treated Steel Neck Sizing Bushing for?

  • Precision rifle competitors handloading 6mm cartridges — sizing brass with an exact 0.274-inch inside diameter to establish optimal 0.001 to 0.002-inch neck tension on loaded cartridge necks without overworking the brass.
  • Benchrest shooters seeking minimized concentricity runout — utilizing a heat-treated steel neck sizing bushing hardened to Rockwell Rc 60–62 within a standard 1/2-inch outer diameter die cavity to eliminate the need for an expander ball and maintain precise neck alignment.

Less suitable for: Reloaders seeking a dry-sizing process without case lubrication, who should consider a Titanium Nitride (TiN) coated bushing to prevent brass galling, or those using non-bushing standard dies and oversized 50 BMG dies requiring dedicated non-standard die tooling.

SKU RD41767LP
Model # 73274
Brand Redding
Shipping Weight 1.0000kg

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