Redding Instant Indicator with Dial .220 Swift

• Fast comparative measurement: The dial-equipped Instant Indicator lets reloaders check shoulder position and bullet seating depth quickly, making it easier to spot small variations before they show up on target.
• Cartridge-specific fit for .220 Swift: Built around the .220 Swift case geometry, this version gives repeatable reference points for that chambering and helps maintain more consistent setup from batch to batch.
• Useful for sizing die setup: By comparing fired and sized brass, the tool helps set sizing dies with more control, reducing guesswork when adjusting shoulder bump for reliable chambering.
• Versatile case-sorting capability: It can be used to sort cases for uniformity, compare brass fired in different rifles, and check trim-length consistency, which supports more uniform handloads overall.
• Complete working package: This model includes the dial indicator and the accessories supplied by Redding, so it arrives ready for bench use without needing the core measuring components purchased separately.

About the Instant Indicator Series

Redding Instant Indicator tools are part of the company’s precision reloading equipment range, aimed at handloaders who want a practical way to measure case and seating consistency rather than relying only on visual checks or trial-and-error die adjustment. The series is built around a simple comparative principle: establish a known reference, then measure fired cases, sized cases, or loaded rounds against it to reveal small dimensional differences that matter in precision ammunition assembly.

Within Redding’s lineup, the Instant Indicator series sits between basic loading tools and more specialized benchrest-oriented measuring practices. It is intended for reloaders working with hunting or target rifle cartridges who want better control over headspace comparison, shoulder bump, and bullet seating depth uniformity. The design centers on a dial-indicator body with cartridge-specific internal components, allowing quick repeat measurements without complicated setup. Redding also supplies a Range Adapter, which broadens how the tool can be used away from the loading press. In practice, the series is valued for helping reloaders standardize brass preparation, confirm die settings, and sort components more consistently across repeated loading sessions.

About the Redding Instant Indicator with Dial .220 Swift

The Redding Instant Indicator with Dial .220 Swift is a cartridge-specific comparator for reloaders who want tighter control over ammunition built for the .220 Swift. Its main role is to provide a fast, repeatable way to compare the shoulder position of fired and resized cases and to evaluate bullet seating depth uniformity. For a high-velocity cartridge such as the .220 Swift, where careful brass setup and consistent seating can matter to both accuracy and case life, that kind of repeatable measurement is especially useful.

This version is supplied with the dial indicator, so it is ready to function as a complete measuring tool rather than a body-only setup. Redding’s system also allows the user to check the amount of headspace by comparing fired and sized brass, sort cases for uniformity, verify trim-length consistency, and help set up a sizing die correctly. Those are practical bench tasks that reduce guesswork and make load development more systematic. The included Range Adapter adds flexibility for use beyond a fixed press setup, while the supplied cartridge-specific components support proper contact with the case for meaningful comparison readings.

Its steel construction suits repeated workshop use, and the straightforward dial readout makes it easier to notice small changes from one case or loaded round to the next. For reloaders working with .220 Swift rifles, this comparator is less about absolute numbers in isolation and more about building a consistent process that can be repeated confidently from one loading session to another.

About Redding

Redding Reloading Equipment was founded by Burr Bement in 1946 in Virgil, New York. The company focuses on tools and equipment for handloading ammunition, with product lines that include reloading dies, presses, powder measures, scales, and case-preparation tools. That long specialization in reloading equipment is what makes the brand especially relevant in products such as comparators, gauges, and die systems.

Redding is also known for products such as its Type S bushing dies and Competition series dies for rifle cartridges, which reflect the company’s emphasis on repeatable adjustment and precision-oriented loading practices. Today, the company is based in Cortland, New York, and it remains closely associated with rifle and ammunition handloading tools made for reloaders who want more control over brass preparation and cartridge consistency.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Redding
• Product type: Instant Indicator with Dial
• Category: Case and Headspace Gauge / Comparator
• Caliber compatibility: .220 Swift, 5.56x56mm SR
• Bullet diameter: 5.69 mm
• Bullet diameter: 224.00 inch
• Material: Steel
• Application: Case preparation
• Color: Silver
• Made in: USA

Warranty

Redding states a 2-year warranty for this product. That period suits a precision workshop tool intended for regular use in case measurement, die setup, and ammunition consistency checks.

In the Box

• Instant Indicator body
• Dial indicator
• Range Adapter
• One bore diameter bushing
• Surface contactor
• Shoulder contactor
• Headspace gauge
• Instructions