Will the Redding 308 Win Type S Neck Die Set work for brass fired in semi-automatic or lever-action rifles?

No, neck sizing dies are strictly recommended for bolt-action rifles where brass is fire-formed to a single chamber. For semi-automatic, lever-action, or pump-action rifles, brass requires a full-length sizing die or small base die such as the Redding #77155 to ensure reliable chambering without jams.

What is included in the Redding 78155 3-Die Set and do I need to purchase sizing bushings separately?

The set includes a Type S Bushing Neck Sizing Die, a Dedicated Body Die (Part #75155), and a Standard Series 92000 Bullet Seating / Crimping Die. Sizing bushings (such as the Redding heat-treated steel bushings) and shellholders are sold separately and must be selected based on your loaded neck diameter.

What reloading press threading and shellholders are required to set up this die set on an Australian reloading bench?

The dies feature standard industry 7/8"-14 reloading press threading, making them universally compatible with single-stage and turret presses used by Australian shooters like the Redding Big Boss or RCBS Rock Chucker. You will also need a standard #1 Shellholder (Part #11001) or a #1 Competition Shellholder (Part #11601) to operate.

How do I manage shoulder bump and case growth when using the Type S neck sizing die over multiple firings?

While the neck sizing die sizes neck dimensions and controls bullet tension, repeated firings will eventually cause chamber resistance at the shoulder. When this occurs after 3 to 5 firings, you must run the brass through the included dedicated Body Die to bump the shoulder datum back by 0.001 to 0.002 inches.

308 Win Die Set - Redding 78155

The Redding Type S – Bushing Neck Die Set (.308 Winchester) is a 3-die mechanical reloading set engineered for precision handloading. Built for cases chambered in .308 Winchester (accepting nominal .308" / 7.82 mm diameter projectiles), this tooling interfaces with standard industry 7/8"-14 threaded reloading presses. The set includes a Type S Bushing Neck Sizing Die, a dedicated Body Die, and a standard Series 92000 Bullet Seating Die. By utilizing self-centering, interchangeable sizing bushings (available separately in 0.001" increments), it allows reloaders to precisely control case neck sizing and bullet tension while minimizing brass work-hardening across repeated firings.

Key Features

3-Piece Die Configuration: Contains a Type S Bushing Neck Sizing Die, a Body Die (Part #75155) for setting shoulder bump back 0.001" to 0.002" without neck contact, and a Series 92000 seating die.
Interchangeable Bushing System: Employs self-centering steel or titanium-nitride bushings to set exact neck dimensions and bullet release tension.
Configurable Decapping Assembly: Features an adjustable decapping rod for partial neck sizing to aid chamber centering, alongside an interchangeable expander ball and decapping pin retainer for sizing neck-turned brass without an internal expander.
Universal Press Mounting: Uses standard 7/8"-14 threads to mount into single-stage and turret presses without electrical power requirements.

Product Specifications

Calibre: .308 Winchester (.308" / 7.82 mm bullet diameter)
Thread Pitch: Standard 7/8"-14 reloading press threading
Shellholder Compatibility: Redding #1 Shellholder (#11001) or #1 Competition Shellholder (#11601)
Total Packaged Weight: Approximately 0.68 kg to 0.80 kg
Operating Method: Manual mechanical press operation

Who is the Redding 308 Win Type S - Neck Die Set for?

Precision Target Shooters — Needs to maintain minimal total indicated runout (< 0.002" TIR) and uniform neck tension for targets from 100 m past 1,000 m, using this 308 Winchester neck die set on standard 7/8"-14 threaded presses.
Long-Range Hunters Reloading 308 Winchester Bolt-Action Ammunition — Requires extended brass life for fire-formed cases returned to the same rifle chamber, utilizing the .308 Winchester die set to adjust neck sizing increments by 0.001" while maintaining fire-formed shoulder dimensions.

Less suitable for: Reloading brass fired through semi-automatic, lever-action, or pump-action rifles, or ammunition shared across multiple chambers; these actions require a full-length sizing die or small-base sizing die to prevent chambering and feeding jams.

SKU	RD41850LP
Model #	78155
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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