Redding 73 Style Steel Bushing/.297

The Redding 73 Style Steel Bushing/.297 is a precision neck-sizing bushing engineered for handloaders who demand exact, repeatable case neck dimensions. Built from heat-treated steel with a polished sizing surface, this bushing delivers the controlled neck tension your reloading setup needs—whether you're fine-tuning loads for a bolt-action hunting rifle, a match-grade target gun, or precision rifle competition. At .297", this bushing fits squarely into Redding's comprehensive sizing range, available in .001" increments across calibers from .185" through .368".

Redding's bushing design isolates neck-sizing geometry from the press body itself, allowing you to dial in exactly the amount of sizing force required without over-working brass. The hand-polished sizing surface reduces friction during the stroke, lowering press pressure and extending brass life. Hardness specs of Rc 60–62 mean the bushing resists wear and deformation shot after shot, session after session.

This is a single bushing only—a replacement or upgrade for an existing 73-style neck-sizing die setup. If you're building a complete reloading die system, you'll pair this with a compatible Redding die body. Serious reloaders often stock multiple bushing sizes to match different loads, brass lots, or rifle barrels, and the precise .001" increment sizing lets you match neck tension to your exact specifications. Drop it into your die, and get back to loading ammunition that shoots.

Key Features

• Heat-treated steel construction rated Rc 60–62 for durability and reduced sizing effort
• Hand-polished sizing surface for smooth operation and lower press pressure
• .001" increment sizing for precise neck tension control
• Compatible with Redding 73-style neck-sizing dies
• .297" bore diameter for specific caliber applications

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Redding 73 Style Steel Bushing/.297 a complete die, or just a bushing?

This is the bushing component only. It's designed to fit into a Redding 73-style neck-sizing die body. If you don't already own a compatible die, you'll need the die body as well.

What calibers use a .297" bushing?

We don't have a caliber-to-bushing cross-reference in our data. Contact Redding or consult your die documentation to confirm which cartridges match this .297" bore size.

Can I use this bushing in other die brands?

This is built for Redding 73-style dies. Compatibility with other manufacturers' die bodies is not guaranteed. Check your die manual to confirm fit before ordering.

How many bushings come in this package?

You receive one bushing per order—the single .297" bushing. Many reloaders buy multiple sizes to adjust neck tension for different loads or brass lots.