Hornady Match Grade Bushing .283"

The Hornady Match Grade Bushing .283" is a precision neck sizing bushing designed for reloaders who want repeatable, consistent case neck tension without the guesswork. This interchangeable bushing works with Hornady Match Grade neck sizing dies to let you dial in exactly how snug your rounds seat on the bullet—critical for accuracy-focused handloaders and competition shooters who demand tighter tolerances than standard full-length sizing delivers.

A common reloading mistake is over-sizing case necks, which work-hardens brass faster and shortens case life. The .283" bushing gives you precise control, sizing the neck to the tension you want rather than whatever your die's fixed sizing ring allows. Bushings come in .002" increments, so you can fine-tune your setup or swap bushing sizes as brass stretches across multiple loading cycles. The self-centering design ensures the case neck is sized concentrically, improving bullet runout and consistency round to round.

This bushing pairs with both Hornady Match Grade Full Length and Neck sizing dies. The Full Length version sizes the case body, bumps the shoulder, and uses your selected bushing for neck sizing; the Neck Die sizes only the neck and shoulder without body sizing—giving you options depending on your reloading workflow and what your rifle demands.

Built to Hornady's Match Grade standards and finished to match, this bushing is a smart upgrade for handloaders serious about precision, case longevity, and repeatability.

Key Features

• Interchangeable design allows you to adjust neck tension without buying multiple dies
• Self-centering construction minimizes bullet runout and improves concentricity
• .002" increment sizing increments for fine-tuned control
• Compatible with Hornady Match Grade Full Length and Neck sizing dies
• Reduces case neck work-hardening by eliminating unnecessary sizing

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What dies does this bushing work with?

The .283" bushing is designed for use with Hornady Match Grade Full Length Dies and Hornady Match Grade Neck Dies. The Full Length die will size the case body, bump the shoulder, and size the neck using this bushing. The Neck Die will size the neck and bump the shoulder only, with no body sizing.

How do neck sizing bushings improve my loads?

Interchangeable bushings let you size the case neck to a specific bullet tension that matches your brass and rifle. This eliminates the over-sizing that happens with fixed-ring dies, reduces unnecessary work-hardening of the brass, extends case life, and improves consistency in bullet seating and concentricity—all critical for precision handloading and competition shooting.

Why are bushings offered in .002" increments?

The .002" increment sizing allows you to fine-tune neck tension in small, meaningful steps. As your brass stretches across multiple reloading cycles, you can swap to a slightly different bushing size to maintain consistent tension, rather than accepting wider variance or having to resize with a different die.

Is this bushing self-centering?

Yes. The self-centering design ensures the case neck is sized concentrically relative to the die, which improves bullet runout and promotes better accuracy and consistency in your finished rounds.