Redding Instant Indicator with Dial .222 Remington

• Shoulder bump comparison: Measures the relationship between fired and sized cases so die setup can be adjusted with more confidence, helping maintain consistent chamber fit and more uniform brass preparation.
• Bullet seating depth check: Lets reloaders compare loaded rounds for seating-depth uniformity, which is useful when chasing more repeatable ammunition performance and tighter process control.
• Dial indicator included: The built-in dial readout gives fast visual feedback during setup and sorting, making it easier to spot small differences without slowing down the loading workflow.
• Range Adapter supplied: Extends the tool beyond the loading bench, allowing checks at the range or in the field without needing a reloading press for every measurement task.
• Caliber-specific .222 Remington fit: Built for .222 Remington and compatible with the same cartridge family, giving a more direct and practical way to evaluate cases and loaded rounds for this chambering.

About the Instant Indicator Series

The Redding Instant Indicator series is a line of precision comparators made for reloaders who want a faster way to evaluate case and cartridge uniformity. Positioned within Redding’s precision equipment range, these tools focus on measurement tasks that matter during load development and brass preparation: shoulder position, headspace comparison, seating-depth consistency, trim-length checks, and component sorting. Rather than replacing standard loading tools, the series supports them by giving the user a clear reference point when adjusting sizing dies or checking finished ammunition.

A defining feature of the series is its dial-indicator-based measurement system, which turns small dimensional differences into readings that are easy to compare from one case or cartridge to the next. Redding also supplies the series with a Range Adapter, broadening its use beyond the bench. Depending on the cartridge version, the Instant Indicator can also serve across families of cartridges that share the same shoulder angle, which adds practical flexibility for reloaders working with related chamberings. The result is a tool family built around repeatability, efficient setup, and better control over the variables that influence handloaded ammunition.

About the Redding Instant Indicator with Dial .222 Remington

The Redding Instant Indicator with Dial .222 Remington is a caliber-specific comparator for reloaders working with .222 Remington and related cartridge-family applications. Its main advantage is speed: instead of relying on trial and error when setting up a sizing die, it gives a direct way to compare fired and sized brass so shoulder movement can be monitored more precisely. In practice, that helps the user tune sizing for reliable chambering while avoiding unnecessary working of the brass.

This version includes the dial indicator, which makes small dimensional differences easier to read while sorting brass or checking loaded rounds. That is especially useful when comparing bullet seating depth uniformity, because the tool turns subtle variation into a visible reference rather than a subjective judgment. For reloaders refining ammunition for varmint shooting, target use, or any application where consistency matters, that makes the setup process more controlled and repeatable.

Redding also supplies this model with the Range Adapter, adding flexibility when checks need to be made away from the loading press. The Instant Indicator can be used to compare shoulder bump, determine the amount of headspace between fired and sized cases, sort brass from different rifles, verify trim-length uniformity, and sort bullets for consistency. Built in steel, it suits repeated bench use while keeping the handling straightforward and purpose-driven for precision handloading work.

About Redding

Redding Reloading Equipment was founded by Burr Bement in 1946 in Virgil, New York. The company built its reputation around tools and equipment for handloading ammunition, with a product range that includes reloading dies, presses, powder measures, scales, and case-preparation tools. That specialization is important in a product like the Instant Indicator, where dimensional control and repeatable setup are central to the tool’s purpose.

Redding later established its headquarters in Cortland, New York, and over time became especially well known for rifle-cartridge tooling such as Type S bushing dies and Competition series dies. Its long focus on precision reloading equipment gives the brand a strong standing among reloaders who want bench tools designed for careful adjustment, measurement, and process consistency rather than basic utility alone.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Redding
• Product type: Instant Indicator with Dial
• Categories: Case and Headspace Gauges, Comparators
• Caliber compatibility: .222 Remington, 5.7x43mm
• Bullet diameter: 5.69 mm
• Bullet diameter: 224.00 inch
• Material: Steel
• Intended use: Case preparation
• Color: Silver
• Made in: USA

Warranty

Redding provides a 2-year warranty for this product. This stated warranty period covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.

In the Box

• Instant Indicator with Dial for .222 Remington
• Range Adapter
• One bore diameter bushing
• Surface contactor
• Shoulder contactor
• Headspace gauge
• Complete instructions