Hornady Match Grade Bushing .281"

The Hornady Match Grade Bushing .281" is a precision neck sizing bushing for reloaders who want to dial in exact bullet tension without guesswork or unnecessary brass wear. If you're running Hornady Match Grade or Neck Sizer dies, this bushing lets you control how tightly the case neck grips your bullet—a critical variable for consistency and accuracy at the range or in the field. Available in .002-inch increments, the .281" bushing fits shooters working with specific calibers and brass combinations where this neck diameter delivers the tension they need.

The real advantage here is simplicity: instead of full-length sizing that can overwork brass and reduce case life, you swap bushings to match your exact specs. The bushing's self-centering design means the case neck stays concentric during sizing, which matters for precision handloads. When paired with a Match Grade die, you're getting repeatable, tight neck control shot after shot—the kind of thing that shows up in tighter groups at distance.

Hornady's Match Grade line is built for serious reloaders who understand that small improvements in consistency compound. The .281" bushing is one piece of that system: it's well-finished, straightforward to install, and lets you avoid the common trap of over-sizing and fatiguing your brass. If your cartridge and load call for this bushing diameter, you're looking at a reliable way to standardize neck tension across your batches.

Key Features

• Interchangeable design—swap to fine-tune neck tension without changing dies
• Self-centering construction keeps case necks concentric during sizing
• Designed to work with Hornady Match Grade Full Length and Neck Sizer dies
• Reduces over-sizing and extends brass life by allowing precision control
• Available in .002-inch increments for exact fit to your specifications

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What dies does this bushing work with?

The .281" bushing is designed for Hornady Match Grade Full Length and Neck Sizer dies. It will not fit standard Hornady dies or other manufacturers' equipment.

Why would I choose a bushing system over standard neck sizing?

Bushings let you dial in precise bullet tension without full-length sizing the entire case body. This reduces unnecessary brass working, extends case life, and gives you repeatable, consistent neck tension from round to round—valuable for precision reloading.

Do I need different bushings for different loads?

If your load or brass combination requires a different neck diameter than .281", you'd need the appropriate bushing size. Hornady offers bushings in .002-inch increments. The .281" is one specific option in that range.

What's included with this bushing?

You receive the .281" bushing itself. It installs into a compatible Match Grade die. The die—and any associated decap components—are sold separately.