Redding 73 Style Steel Bushing/.311
The Redding 73 Style Steel Bushing in .311" is a precision neck-sizing component built for handloaders who demand consistency and durability. If you're working up ammunition for cartridges like the .308 Winchester or other rounds that use .311" bullet diameters, this hardened steel bushing fits directly into Redding 73 style neck-sizing dies to control case neck diameter with tight tolerances. The bushing approach isolates neck sizing from the rest of the die body, giving you independent control over how snugly cases grip your bullets—a key advantage for shooters chasing accuracy at the range or in the field.
Redding engineered these bushings with heat-treated steel and hand-polished sizing surfaces that come in at Rc 60-62 hardness. That surface hardness does real work: it reduces the effort needed to resize cases while holding its shape through hundreds of reloading cycles. You're getting a wear-resistant tool, not something that'll bell-mouth or degrade after a few boxes of ammunition.
The .311" bushing is one of dozens Redding offers in .001" increments across the full spectrum of bullet sizes. That precision allows you to fine-tune neck tension for your specific bullets and brass. Whether you're loading match rounds for competition or preparing hunting ammunition, choosing the right bushing size ensures consistent bullet seating and reliable feeding.

