The Redding Body Die for .270 Winchester (MPN: 75135) is a specialised reloading tool engineered to resize cartridge case bodies and bump the shoulder back to correct headspace without touching or resizing the case neck. Built from heat-treated, precision-machined alloy steel, this die features an open cavity with no internal decapping rod or expander ball, eliminating the bullet run-out often caused by standard expander buttons. It mounts to any standard reloading press via industry-standard 7/8"-14 threads and is designed for reloaders who neck-size their brass separately to maintain case consistency and chambering reliability across repeated firings.

Key Features

• Dedicated Body Resizing: Restores factory body dimensions and resets headspace on fired .270 Winchester brass without altering neck tension or dimensions.
• Expander-Free Internal Design: Functions without an internal expander ball or decapping rod, eliminating neck pull and reducing run-out during the sizing stroke.
• Standard Press Compatibility: Features standard 7/8"-14 die threads to integrate with standard single-stage and progressive reloading presses.
• Shellholder Integration: Functions with standard Redding #1 shellholders or Redding Competition Shellholder sets to allow shoulder bump adjustments in 0.002" increments.
• Durable Construction: Machined from heat-treated alloy steel for wear resistance under repeated sizing pressure.

Specifications

• Cartridge Compatibility: .270 Winchester (.277" bullet diameter)
• Thread Pitch: 7/8"-14 standard reloading die thread
• Shellholder Requirement: Redding #1 shellholder or Competition Shellholder Set #1
• Material: Heat-treated alloy steel
• Packaged Weight: Approximately 200–250 g
• Operation: Manual mechanical press-mounted die

Who is the Redding Body Die for .270 Winchester for?

• Precision target reloaders — uses an expander-free cavity with standard 7/8"-14 press threads to isolate shoulder bumping and body sizing for .270 Winchester brass without disturbing custom neck tension set by separate bushing dies.
• Hunters maintaining bolt-action brass — restores reliable chambering dimensions across repeated firings of .270 Winchester cartridges by resetting body tolerances and bumping shoulders back without overworking the case brass.

Less suitable for: Cartridges other than standard .270 Winchester (such as .270 WSM or .270 Weatherby Magnum); reloaders requiring one-step depriming, body sizing, and neck expansion (who should use a standard Full Length Sizing Die or Type S Full Length Die #77135); or semi-automatic rifles and tight custom-cut chambers requiring maximum base reduction (where a Small Base Body Die is required).