The Redding .339 Heat-Treated Steel Neck Sizing Bushing (MPN: 73339) is a precision reloading component manufactured in the USA for precise case neck tension control. Designed to size cartridge case necks externally to a fixed 0.339-inch diameter, it eliminates the need for standard expander balls, which minimizes brass stretching and extends case life. Featuring a standard 0.500-inch outer diameter and a 3/8-inch (0.375-inch) length, this non-powered, mechanical bushing fits all Redding Bushing-Style Sizing Dies (Type S Full Length, Type S Neck, and Competition Neck dies) and is fully cross-compatible with L.E. Wilson style dies.

Key Features

  • Precise Neck Tension: Sizes the outer case neck to exactly 0.339 inches to provide consistent bullet release and enhance concentricity without overworking brass.
  • Wear-Resistant Construction: Heat-treated to a hardness of Rockwell C (Rc) 60–62 with a hand-polished inner surface to reduce sizing friction.
  • Expander-Free Sizing: Eliminates or reduces expander button use, significantly decreasing brass fatigue and lengthening reload cycles.
  • Standard Die Integration: Features an industry-standard 0.500-inch outer diameter and 0.375-inch length to drop directly into compatible bushing sizing dies.

Product Specifications

  • Internal Sizing Diameter: 0.339 inches
  • Outer Diameter: 0.500 inches (1/2 inch)
  • Overall Length: 0.375 inches (3/8 inch)
  • Material: High-grade steel, heat-treated to Rc 60–62
  • Finish: Hand-polished interior sizing bore
  • Die Compatibility: Redding Type S Neck Sizing Dies, Redding Type S Full Length Dies, Redding Competition Neck Sizing Dies, and L.E. Wilson bushing dies
  • Power Requirements: None (manual, mechanical reloading component)

Who is the Redding .339 Heat-Treated Steel Neck Sizing Bushing for?

  • Precision rifle handloaders — achieves exact neck tension for .30-calibre cartridges (such as .308 Winchester or .300 Win Mag depending on wall thickness) by using an exact 0.339-inch internal sizing diameter to avoid overworking brass.
  • Competitive target shooters — fits standard 0.500-inch outer diameter by 0.375-inch length die cavities to size brass necks with a hardened Rockwell C (Rc) 60–62 surface, maximizing cartridge concentricity without an expander ball.

Less suitable for: Reloaders reducing neck diameter by more than 0.005 inches in a single pass (which requires a stepped progression of multiple intermediate bushings to prevent case buckling), or handloaders who require sizing without case neck lubricant, who should upgrade to a Titanium Nitride (TiN) coated bushing.

SKU RD41781LP
Model # 73339
Brand Redding
Shipping Weight 1.0000kg

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