Hornady Match Grade Bushing .333"

The Hornady Match Grade Bushing .333" is a precision neck sizing bushing designed for reloaders who use Hornady Match Grade dies and want to dial in consistent bullet tension. This interchangeable bushing lets you control exactly how tightly the case neck grips your bullet—a critical variable for accuracy-focused handloaders working with bottleneck cartridges. By choosing the right bushing size, you avoid the common trap of over-working brass through excessive neck sizing, which shortens case life and introduces runout.

Hornady offers Match Grade bushings in .002-inch increments, so you can fine-tune neck tension to match your specific bullets and brass. The .333" bushing works with both the full-length and neck-sizing versions of Hornady Match Grade dies. The bushing design is self-centering, which means it naturally aligns the case neck with the die bore for repeatable results every firing session. If you're already invested in Hornady Match Grade equipment or considering the system, having the right bushing on hand eliminates guesswork and keeps your handloading precise.

This is a bushing component only—it installs into a compatible Hornady Match Grade die. Pair it with either a full-length die (which sizes the body and bumps the shoulder) or a neck-sizing die (which sizes only the neck and bumps the shoulder) depending on your reload strategy. Serious competitors and hunters who demand tight shot groups understand that consistent neck tension is as important as consistent powder charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Hornady dies are compatible with the .333" Match Grade bushing?

This bushing works with Hornady Match Grade Full Length Dies and Hornady Match Grade Neck Dies that accept interchangeable bushings. The .333" size is one option in Hornady's .002-inch increment lineup.

Do I need multiple bushings to find the right neck tension?

Many reloaders own bushings in adjacent sizes (.331", .333", .335", etc.) to test and find the tension that works best with their specific brass and bullets. Starting with one bushing and measuring results will help you decide if you need to try adjacent sizes.

Is the bushing self-centering?

Yes. The bushing design is self-centering, which helps keep the case neck aligned with the die bore for consistent sizing and reduced runout.

What's the difference between a full-length die bushing and a neck-sizing die bushing?

Both use the same interchangeable bushings. The full-length die with a bushing sizes the neck, bumps the shoulder, and sizes the body. The neck-sizing die sizes only the neck and bumps the shoulder, without body sizing. Choose based on your reloading workflow and brass management.