Redding 73 Style Steel Bushing/.280

The Redding 73 Style Steel Bushing/.280 is a precision neck-sizing bushing built for reloaders who demand consistency and control over their ammunition. These heat-treated steel bushings are engineered to work with Redding's 73 series sizing dies, giving you the ability to fine-tune neck tension for your .280 cartridge with exacting precision. The .280 bushing is one of dozens of sizes available, letting you dial in exactly the fit you need for your brass.

What sets these bushings apart is the hand-polishing applied to the sizing diameter, combined with a surface hardness rated Rc 60-62. That hardness reduces the effort required to size your brass, which means smoother operation and less wear on your reloading press over the long haul. Whether you're a benchrest shooter chasing sub-MOA groups or a hunter standardizing your hunting loads, a properly fitted bushing makes a real difference in brass life and load consistency.

Redding's 73 style bushings ship as individual components, so you're buying the exact diameter you need. The .280 bushing fits into the Redding 73 die body and locks in place, allowing you to swap sizes if you ever change cartridges or want to experiment with different neck tensions. Since bushings are available in .001-inch increments across the full range, precision handloaders can match their bushing to their brass and bullet combination with surgeon-like accuracy.

Key Features

• Heat-treated steel construction with Rc 60-62 surface hardness for durability and reduced sizing effort
• Hand-polished sizing diameter for smooth, consistent neck sizing
• .280 diameter sized for .280 cartridges
• Works with Redding 73 series sizing dies
• Individual bushing component—buy only the size you need

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Redding 73 Style bushing do?

The bushing slides into your Redding 73 die and controls the inner diameter sizing of your fired brass necks. By choosing the right bushing diameter, you set the neck tension for your reloaded ammunition, which directly affects bullet seating consistency and load accuracy.

Will the .280 bushing work with all .280 loads?

The .280 bushing is sized for .280 cartridges, but the exact fit depends on your brass, bullets, and how tight you want neck tension. Reloaders often try bushings one or two sizes larger or smaller than nominal to dial in their preferred tension. Redding makes bushings in .001-inch increments, so you can experiment to find the perfect fit for your rig.

Is this bushing a complete die or just the bushing?

This is the bushing component only. It installs into a Redding 73 series sizing die body. If you don't already have a 73 die, you'll need to purchase the die separately.

Can I swap bushings between different cartridges?

Yes. The bushing locks into the 73 die body, so you can remove the .280 bushing and install a different size if you want to reload a different cartridge. This flexibility is one reason many reloaders choose the 73 bushing system.