The Redding .292 Heat-Treated Steel Neck Sizing Bushing (MPN 73292) is a precision reloading component engineered to regulate cartridge case neck tension without overworking the brass. By sizing only the neck to a precise inside diameter of 0.292 inches, this bushing extends cartridge case life and maintains consistent bullet release for improved accuracy. It fits standard bushing-style dies, including Redding Type S Bushing Neck Dies, Type S Full Length Dies, Competition Bushing Neck Dies, and interchangeable L.E. Wilson-style dies.

Key Features

  • Precision Neck Tension Control: Sizes cartridge case necks to an exact 0.292-inch inside diameter, avoiding excessive brass working and eliminating the need for standard expander balls.
  • Hand-Polished Interior Bore: Features a polished internal surface hardened to approximately Rockwell Rc 60–62 to minimize friction and prevent brass marking during sizing.
  • Industry-Standard Dimensions: Built with a 1/2-inch (0.500 in / 12.7 mm) outer diameter and a 3/8-inch (0.375 in / 9.5 mm) height for broad die compatibility.
  • Clearly Marked Identification: Stamped with the specific sizing diameter of .292 directly on the heat-treated steel body for rapid identification.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 73292
  • Inside Diameter (Sizing Diameter): 0.292 inches
  • Outer Diameter: 0.500 inches (1/2 in / 12.7 mm)
  • Height / Length: 0.375 inches (3/8 in / 9.5 mm)
  • Material: Heat-treated steel
  • Hardness Rating: Rockwell Rc 60–62
  • Packaged Weight: Approximately 0.1 lbs (45 g)
  • Die Compatibility: Redding Type S Bushing Dies, Redding Competition Bushing Dies, and standard L.E. Wilson bushing dies

Who is the Redding .292 Heat-Treated Steel Neck Sizing Bushing for?

  • Precision long-range handloaders reloading 6.5mm cartridges — provides an inside diameter of 0.292 inches to establish specific 0.001-inch to 0.002-inch neck tension on popular brass cases such as 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Remington, and 6.5x47 Lapua when using this reloading neck sizing bushing.
  • Benchrest and PRS competitors custom-tuning bullet hold — uses a hand-polished Rockwell Rc 60–62 hardened steel surface to achieve repeatable bullet release resistance across match cartridge batches.

Less suitable for: Handloaders who prefer dry sizing without case neck lubrication, who are better served by a Titanium Nitride (TiN) coated bushing, or those needing to reduce neck diameter by more than 0.004 inches to 0.005 inches in a single step, who require intermediate stepping bushings or a standard full-length sizing die to prevent neck buckling.

SKU RD41770LP
Model # 73292
Brand Redding
Shipping Weight 1.0000kg

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