Redding 73 Style Steel Bushing/.250

The Redding 73 Style Steel Bushing in .250" is a precision neck-sizing component built for reloaders who demand consistent case preparation. This heat-treated steel bushing works within Redding's modular bushing system to control neck diameter during the sizing stroke, letting you fine-tune fit and runout without full-length resizing. If you're working with .250-caliber cartridges or experimenting with custom neck sizes in the .250" range, a quality bushing like this one is essential to repeatable ammo production.

Redding's 73 Style bushings are hand-polished on their sizing diameter to achieve a surface hardness of Rc 60–62. That hardness and polish work together to reduce the effort needed to push cases through the bushing, which matters when you're processing brass by the hundreds. The .250" dimension puts this bushing in the middle of Redding's range, covering popular calibers and custom wildcat applications that call for that neck size.

Redding offers bushings in .001" increments across the full spectrum from .185" to .368", so matching your exact neck-sizing need is straightforward. If you're already running a Redding bushing-style die, swapping in a different bushing takes seconds—no special tools required. This modular approach saves time and money compared to buying multiple full dies, especially if you reload for several calibers or experiment with neck sizing to tighten groups or improve brass life.

Key Features

• Heat-treated steel construction with Rc 60–62 hardness for durability and reduced sizing effort
• Hand-polished sizing diameter for smooth case feeding and consistent neck control
• .250" nominal size; fits Redding 73 Style bushing-type dies
• Works in modular Redding die systems—swap bushings without buying new dies

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers use a .250" bushing?

A .250" bushing is used for cartridges with .250" nominal neck diameters or for custom wildcats that call for that size. Common examples include .250 Savage and various .250-based wildcat rounds. If you're unsure which bushing size you need, measure the outside diameter of a loaded round's neck or consult your die manufacturer's bushing chart.

Can I use this bushing in non-Redding dies?

No. Redding 73 Style bushings are designed specifically for Redding bushing-type dies. Other manufacturers use different bushing dimensions and specifications, so cross-compatibility is not possible.

How does a bushing die differ from a standard neck-sizing die?

A bushing die lets you swap bushings of different diameters to adjust how much you size the neck, without full-length resizing. This gives you control over neck tension and allows you to optimize fit and accuracy for specific rifles or brass lots. A standard die sizes to a fixed dimension.

What's included?

This product is the bushing component only. It requires a compatible Redding 73 Style bushing die, press, and reloading equipment to function.