Redding Instant Indicator .223 WSSM

• Shoulder bump comparison: Measures the relationship between fired and sized cases so die setup can be adjusted with more control, helping maintain consistent chamber fit and reducing unnecessary brass working.
• Bullet seating depth checks: Compares seating depth uniformity across loaded rounds, which is useful when fine-tuning handloads for repeatable accuracy and more consistent downrange results.
• Range Adapter included: Extends the tool’s usefulness beyond the loading bench, making it easier to verify measurements at the range or in the field without relying on a press.
• Caliber-specific fit for .223 WSSM: Built around the .223 WSSM cartridge, it gives reloaders a dedicated comparator for this chambering rather than a one-size-fits-all workaround.
• Steel construction: The steel body supports stable, repeatable contact with cases and bullets, which matters when small dimensional differences affect sizing, seating and case preparation decisions.

About the Instant Indicator Series

The Redding Instant Indicator series is a line of cartridge-specific comparator tools made for reloaders who want a faster way to evaluate case and bullet dimensions during load development. Positioned within Redding’s precision equipment range, these tools are aimed at shooters who pay close attention to headspace, shoulder setback and seating consistency rather than relying only on press settings or visual inspection. The concept is practical: compare fired and sized brass, check bullet seating depth uniformity and sort components with a dedicated measuring fixture built around a specific cartridge family.

Across the series, the emphasis is on repeatable comparative measurement rather than absolute lab-style metrology. That makes the Instant Indicator especially useful for case preparation, die setup and troubleshooting variation in handloads. The design also supports broader use within cartridge families that share similar shoulder geometry, while the included contact components allow the tool to be adapted to several common measuring tasks. With the addition of the Range Adapter, the series also becomes more flexible for shooters who want to confirm settings away from the bench. In practice, the Instant Indicator line suits precision-minded rifle reloaders who want a direct, efficient way to monitor the dimensional consistency that influences chambering and accuracy.

About the Redding Instant Indicator .223 WSSM

The Redding Instant Indicator .223 WSSM is a cartridge-specific comparator for reloaders working with the .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum. Its main role is to make dimensional checks quicker and more repeatable during case preparation, especially when setting sizing dies and monitoring shoulder movement between fired and resized brass. For a cartridge such as .223 WSSM, where consistency in brass preparation has a direct effect on chamber fit and load uniformity, that kind of comparison is more useful than relying on trial-and-error die adjustment alone.

This model is also designed to compare bullet seating depth uniformity, helping the user identify variation between loaded rounds and sort components when tighter consistency is required. That is valuable for handloaders refining loads for accuracy, because it gives a clearer picture of how brass prep and seating operations are performing from round to round. The tool can also be used to check trim length uniformity, sort cases and bullets, and compare brass fired in more than one rifle, making it relevant not only for load development but also for ongoing quality control at the bench.

Its steel construction supports stable contact and long service life in regular workshop use, while the included Range Adapter adds flexibility for measurement away from the press. As supplied in this version, the package also includes one bore diameter bushing, a surface contactor, a shoulder contactor and a headspace gauge, giving the tool the components needed for the measuring tasks it is intended to perform with .223 WSSM ammunition.

About Redding

Redding Reloading Equipment was founded by Burr Bement in 1946 in Virgil, New York. The company specializes in tools and equipment for handloading ammunition, with product lines that include reloading dies, presses, powder measures, scales and case-preparation tools. That focus on the loading bench is also reflected in well-known products such as Type S bushing dies and the Competition series dies for rifle cartridges, both aimed at reloaders who want closer control over ammunition dimensions.

Over time, Redding expanded from its original die business into a broader precision reloading range while keeping its manufacturing base in New York. The company was incorporated as Redding-Hunter, Inc. in 1956, and later marketed its products under the Redding Reloading Equipment name. For shooters and reloaders, the brand is closely associated with durable bench tools and cartridge-specific equipment intended to support more consistent handloads.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Redding
• Made in: USA
• Material: Steel
• Application: Case preparation
• Color: Silver
• Compatible calibers: .223 WSSM, .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum
• Bullet diameter: 5.69 mm
• Bullet diameter: 224.00 inch

Warranty

This product is covered by a 2-year warranty.

In the Box

• Redding Instant Indicator .223 WSSM
• Range Adapter
• One bore diameter bushing
• Surface contactor
• Shoulder contactor
• Headspace gauge
• Instructions