Redding 73 Style Steel Bushing/.244
The Redding 73 Style Steel Bushing/.244 is a precision neck-sizing bushing built for reloaders who demand tight concentricity and repeatable shoulder geometry. If you're working with a Redding Type S press or other equipment that accepts 73-style bushings, this .244" diameter bushing lets you fine-tune neck fit to your brass and bullets without resizing the entire case. That control is especially valuable for target shooters and precision hunters who load match-grade ammunition and want minimal runout.
These bushings start with heat-treated steel and receive hand polishing on the sizing surfaces to achieve a hardness of Rc 60–62. That hard, smooth finish reduces the force needed to push brass through the bushing, protecting case necks from unnecessary work-hardening and extending brass life. The bushings are available in .001" increments across a wide range, so you can dial in the exact neck diameter your loads demand.
Bushing selection is straightforward: the last three digits of the part number (RD73XXX) tell you the sizing diameter. The .244" size fits cartridges and neck diameters in that range and pairs with any standard Redding bushing-style sizing die. Whether you're running a .243 Winchester, 6mm Creedmoor, or another round in that neck family, matching the right bushing to your brass ensures consistent bullet grip and minimal runout shot to shot.

