RCBS Steel .290 Neck Bushing

• Precise neck tension control: The .290 inch bushing size lets reloaders fine-tune case neck grip on the bullet, helping produce more consistent release and more uniform ammunition.
• Self-centering bushing design: RCBS steel neck bushings are made for use in compatible bushing dies where the bushing can center itself around the case neck, supporting straighter case alignment during sizing.
• Hardened steel construction: The steel body stands up to repeated sizing cycles, making it a practical choice for high-volume handloaders who want repeatable results over time.
• Made for precision die systems: This bushing is intended for RCBS Gold Medal and MatchMaster series neck bushing rifle dies, giving reloaders a simple way to tailor neck sizing to a specific load.
• Made in USA: Domestic manufacture supports consistent production standards and fits well with a bench setup built around RCBS reloading equipment.

About the Steel Neck Bushings Series

RCBS Steel Neck Bushings are part of the company’s precision reloading system for shooters who want more control than a fixed-dimension sizing die can provide. Designed for use with RCBS Gold Medal and MatchMaster series neck bushing rifle dies, these interchangeable bushings allow the reloader to select the amount of neck sizing that suits a particular case, bullet and brass lot. That matters in precision rifle loading, where small differences in neck tension can affect seating feel, bullet release and overall consistency.

The series is aimed at benchrest, long-range precision and other detail-focused handloading applications where repeatability is more important than one-size-fits-all die geometry. RCBS builds these bushings from steel for durability and stable sizing performance over many loading cycles. Because the bushing system is changeable, reloaders can keep several diameters on hand and adjust their setup as brass thickness, bullet diameter or desired neck tension changes. The result is a flexible case-preparation approach that fits careful load development rather than general-purpose sizing alone.

About the RCBS Steel .290 Neck Bushing

The RCBS Steel .290 Neck Bushing is a caliber-specific reloading accessory for handloaders who want to set neck tension with more precision than a standard sizing die usually allows. Its .290 inch diameter is chosen to size the case neck to a target dimension that matches the brass and bullet combination being loaded. In practice, that gives the reloader a direct way to influence how firmly the case holds the bullet, which can help produce more consistent seating pressure and more uniform bullet release at firing.

This bushing is intended for case preparation in compatible RCBS bushing die systems, especially the company’s Gold Medal and MatchMaster rifle dies. In those systems, the bushing design allows the neck-sizing operation to be tailored without replacing the entire die body. That makes it useful for reloaders working with different brass lots or refining a load for accuracy, because changing bushing size is simpler than changing the whole die setup. The steel construction supports repeated use on the loading bench, while the compact, single-purpose format keeps the process straightforward: select the diameter that delivers the neck tension required for the cartridge and load objective.

About RCBS

RCBS was founded in 1943 by Fred T. Huntington in Oroville, California. The company built its reputation around ammunition handloading tools, and the RCBS name came from Rock Chuck Bullet Swage, Huntington’s original bullet-swaging die. Over time, RCBS expanded into a broad reloading lineup that includes presses, dies, shell holders, powder measures and priming tools, serving both rifle and pistol reloaders.

RCBS specializes in ammunition handloading and reloading equipment and continues to manufacture reloading tools in Oroville, California, United States. Its catalog covers single-stage, turret and progressive press systems, reflecting a focus on both careful precision loading and higher-output bench work. That long-standing concentration on reloading equipment is why RCBS remains closely associated with case preparation, die systems and load-development tools for shooters who assemble their own ammunition.

Main Features

• Product type: Neck bushing
• Categories: Reloading, Die Bushings
• Accessories for: Case preparation
• Bushing diameter: 290.00 inch
• Color: Silver
• Made in: USA
• Manufacturer: RCBS

Warranty

2 years. The RCBS Steel .290 Neck Bushing is covered by a 2-year warranty.