Is the Redding 98123 carbide kit compatible with my standard Redding Type S Bushing Die for .223 Remington?

No. Model 98123 is designed exclusively for Redding Competition Bushing Neck Sizing Dies. If you are using a standard Redding Full Length, Standard Neck, or Type S Bushing die, you will need to purchase the alternative Redding carbide button kit part number 48223 instead.

Which specific .22-calibre bottleneck cartridges are supported by the 98123 kit, and does it fit ultra-short cases like the .221 Fireball?

The 98123 kit fits mid-to-standard length .22 bottleneck cases including .222 Remington, .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .22-250 Remington Improved 40°, and .22 Nosler. It is not compatible with ultra-short cases like the .221 Remington Fireball or .22 PPC, which require kit 98023, nor long magnum cases like the .220 Swift.

Do I need to use case neck lube with the tungsten carbide expander button included in this kit?

No inside-neck case lubrication is required when using this kit. The ultra-hard, low-friction tungsten carbide expander ball smoothly expands the case neck without lube, which prevents powder contamination and eliminates the post-reloading cleaning step.

Are there any Australian regulatory compliance requirements or electrical certifications needed for this tool?

No. The Redding 98123 is a purely mechanical, non-electrical reloading component requiring 0V of power, and therefore does not require Australian electrical mains plugs or SAA and RCM regulatory approvals. It is fully unrestricted for legal ownership and use across all Australian states and territories.

Carbide Kit 98123 - Redding 98123

The Redding 22 Cal. Carbide Kit for Competition Bushing Die (Model 98123) is a precision internal sizing assembly engineered to eliminate the need for inside-neck case lubrication during rifle brass processing. Built specifically for Redding Competition Bushing Neck Sizing Dies, this assembly replaces the factory steel component with a free-floating, ultra-hard tungsten carbide size button. This low-friction material smooths the case neck expansion stroke while preventing powder contamination and eliminating brass lube cleaning steps. The assembly has a packaged weight of approximately 30 g to 50 g and operates as a purely mechanical handloading component requiring no electrical power.

Key Features

Lube-Free Inside Neck Sizing: Low-friction tungsten carbide material expands the inside neck without inside-neck lubricants, eliminating powder contamination risks.
Self-Centring Free-Floating Design: The carbide expander ball floats freely along the decapping rod assembly, naturally self-centring inside the case neck to minimise brass stretch and bullet runout.
Complete Assembly: Includes a dedicated competition decapping rod, tungsten carbide expander ball, pin retainer, and a spare decapping pin.
Extended Service Life: Rated for tens of thousands of reloading cycles under standard handloading conditions.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Redding Reloading Equipment
Model / SKU: 98123
Tool Category: Carbide expander button kit
Material: Tungsten carbide expander button with steel decapping rod
Packaged Weight: Approximately 30 g to 50 g
Power Requirements: 0V (non-powered manual tool)
Primary Die Compatibility: Redding Competition Bushing Neck Sizing Dies only
Cartridge Compatibility: .22-calibre bottleneck rifle cartridges, including .222 Remington, .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .22-250 Remington Improved 40°, and .22 Nosler

Who is the Redding 22 Cal. Carbide Kit For Competition Bushing Die for?

Varmint hunters — requires processing high-volume .223 Remington and .22-250 Remington brass through Redding Competition Bushing Dies without the extra step of applying and removing internal neck lubricants, using this carbide expander button kit to maintain consistent neck tension.
Benchrest competitors — requires reloading .22-calibre bottleneck rifle cartridges with minimal neck runout, relying on the free-floating design of this carbide expander button kit to self-centre and preserve precise case-neck concentricity on fire-formed brass.

Less suitable for: Handloaders using standard Full Length, Standard Neck, or Type S Bushing dies (which require a standard rod carbide kit such as part 48223), or those loading ultra-short .22 cases like the .221 Fireball (requiring a short-action rod kit) or long cases like the .220 Swift (requiring an extended-reach rod kit).

SKU	RD41966LP
Model #	98123
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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