The Redding .310 Heat-Treated Steel Neck Sizing Bushing (Model 73310) provides precise neck tension control for cartridge handloading without excessively working brass. Measuring with an internal diameter of 0.310 inches (approx. 7.874 mm), it sizes the exterior case neck to exact target dimensions, eliminating the need for standard expander balls that can degrade concentricity. Built from precision heat-treated steel hardened to Rockwell C (Rc) 60–62, the bushing features a hand-polished interior to deliver smooth, consistent sizing cycles. It is designed to float inside compatible dies, self-centering on the case neck to reduce bullet runout and extend overall cartridge brass life.

Key Features

  • Precise Neck Tension Sizing: Delivers an exact 0.310-inch inner sizing diameter to establish consistent neck tension and bullet grip without over-working the brass.
  • Self-Centering Floating Design: Floats freely within compatible bushing dies to self-align on the cartridge axis, maximising concentricity and minimising bullet runout.
  • Hardened Steel Construction: Heat-treated to a hardness of Rockwell C 60–62 with a hand-polished interior surface for high wear resistance.
  • Broad Die Compatibility: Built to industry-standard dimensions of 1/2-inch (0.500") outer diameter and 3/8-inch (0.375") height, fitting all Redding Type S Bushing Full Length and Neck Sizing Dies, Redding Competition Bushing Dies, and standard 0.500" O.D. bushing dies.

Specifications

  • Internal Sizing Diameter: 0.310 inches (approx. 7.874 mm)
  • Outer Diameter: 0.500 inches (1/2")
  • Overall Height: 0.375 inches (3/8")
  • Material: Heat-treated steel
  • Hardness Rating: Rockwell C (Rc) 60–62
  • Die Compatibility: Redding Type S Neck & Full Length Dies, Redding Competition Dies, and standard 0.500" O.D. bushing-style dies
  • Lubrication Requirement: Case neck lubrication required

Who is the Redding .310 Heat-Treated Steel Neck Sizing Bushing for?

  • Precision handloaders tuning ammunition concentricity — controls neck dimensions to an exact 0.310-inch internal sizing diameter while floating freely in 0.500-inch die cavities to maintain alignment without pulling an expander ball through the neck.
  • Benchrest and long-range competition shooters — sizes cartridge brass across repetitive match preparation cycles using a steel reloading neck sizing bushing hardened to Rockwell C 60–62 to prevent dimensional wear.
  • Reloaders preparing custom hunting cartridges — establishes precise bullet tension for calibres requiring an exact 0.310-inch neck diameter while working within standard 0.375-inch height bushing die pockets to avoid overworking brass necks.

Less suitable for: Cases with neck-wall thickness variations exceeding 0.002 inches without prior neck-turning, or high-volume reloaders sizing cases without neck lubrication; these situations require a standard die equipped with an expander ball or a friction-reducing Titanium Nitride (TiN) coated sizing bushing.

SKU RD41775LP
Model # 73310
Brand Redding
Shipping Weight 1.0000kg

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