Hornady Match Grade Bushing .245"

The Hornady Match Grade Bushing .245" is a precision neck-sizing component engineered for reloaders who demand match-grade accuracy from their ammunition. This interchangeable bushing is designed to work with Hornady's New Dimension Dies, providing ultra-precise case neck alignment without the risk of oversizing that can occur with traditional fixed-sizing methods. The .245" diameter specification makes this bushing ideal for cartridges requiring tight neck control in this range.

Self-centering bushing technology eliminates concentricity errors by floating the case neck during sizing, which reduces work-hardening and extends brass case life significantly. Available in .002" increments across Hornady's bushing lineup, this .245" option allows reloaders to fine-tune neck fit to their specific requirements—critical for minimizing runout and achieving the consistency demanded by precision rifle competitions. The bushing-based approach preserves case shoulder geometry better than conventional die sizing, protecting critical dimensional relationships that affect velocity consistency and group tightness.

This component is essential for competitive shooters—long-range competitors, benchrest specialists, and serious handloaders who reload for match rifles or precision bolt-action platforms. Match-grade reloading requires controlling every variable in the ammunition assembly process, and bushing selection is one of the most impactful decisions a reloader makes. By choosing the correct bushing diameter for your press setup, you eliminate the guesswork and achieve the repeatable accuracy that separates winning loads from average ones.

Hornady's Match Grade line represents the premium tier of reloading dies, purpose-built for shooters who measure performance in fractions of an inch at distance. This bushing is a direct replacement component, compatible with all New Dimension dies that accept interchangeable bushings.