Redding Instant Indicator with Dial .223 WSSM

• Fast comparative measurement: The Instant Indicator gives a quick way to compare fired and sized cases, helping reloaders see shoulder movement and seating-depth variation without relying on guesswork.
• Dial-indicator setup: The included dial indicator makes small changes easy to read, which is useful when setting sizing dies or checking whether a seating setup is producing consistent ammunition.
• Built for .223 WSSM: This version is matched to .223 WSSM, so it suits reloaders working with this cartridge and wanting a dedicated comparator for repeatable case and bullet checks.
• Steel construction: A steel body supports stable contact with cases and bullets, giving the tool the rigidity needed for bench use and repeated measurement work.
• Supplied as a complete comparator set: Redding includes the key contact parts and instructions, so the tool is ready for practical headspace and seating-depth comparison work straight from the box.

About the Instant Indicator Series

Redding Instant Indicator tools are part of the company’s precision reloading equipment line, aimed at handloaders who want tighter control over ammunition uniformity. Rather than functioning as a simple go/no-go gauge, the series is built as a headspace and bullet seating depth comparator, allowing the user to compare one case or loaded round against another and track small dimensional changes during setup. That makes the series especially relevant to reloaders tuning sizing dies, sorting brass, and checking whether seating operations remain consistent across a batch.

The design centers on a rigid comparator body used with a dial indicator, giving a direct visual reference for tiny differences that matter in precision handloading. Across the series, cartridge-specific versions are offered for a wide range of chamberings, while the system is also intended to help compare shoulder position on fired and sized brass, check trim-length uniformity, and evaluate bullet seating consistency. Redding also supplies the series with a Range Adapter, extending its usefulness beyond the loading bench. In practical terms, the Instant Indicator family sits between basic measuring tools and more involved inspection setups, offering a fast, repeatable way to monitor the dimensions that influence chamber fit and ammunition consistency.

About the Redding Instant Indicator with Dial .223 WSSM

The Redding Instant Indicator with Dial .223 WSSM is a cartridge-specific comparator for reloaders who want a clearer picture of what is happening during case sizing and bullet seating. For a cartridge such as .223 WSSM, where consistent setup matters, the tool provides a quick method of comparing fired cases to sized cases so shoulder setback can be monitored more closely. That helps when adjusting a sizing die for reliable chambering without moving the shoulder more than necessary.

The integrated dial indicator is what makes this version especially practical. Instead of estimating small dimensional changes, the user can see variation directly while checking shoulder position or seating-depth uniformity. This is useful not only for die setup, but also for sorting brass, checking whether a batch of sized cases is consistent, and identifying loaded rounds that differ from the rest. Because the tool is built as a comparator, it supports repeatable relative measurement rather than isolated one-off checks, which is often the more useful approach at the loading bench.

Its steel construction suits regular workshop use, and the supplied contact components broaden what the tool can check in day-to-day reloading. Redding also notes that the Instant Indicator can be used on cartridge families sharing the same shoulder angle, which adds flexibility beyond a single chambering when the correct setup is used. For the handloader focused on repeatability, this model is a practical bench tool for monitoring case preparation and bullet seating with more consistency.

About Redding

Redding Reloading Equipment was founded by Burr Bement in 1946 in Virgil, New York. The company built its reputation around tools for handloading ammunition, with product lines that include reloading dies, presses, powder measures, scales, and case-preparation equipment. That long focus on the loading bench is especially relevant to products such as comparators and gauges, where repeatability and mechanical precision matter more than cosmetic features.

Redding also became known for specialized products such as Type S bushing dies and Competition series dies for rifle cartridges, reflecting its emphasis on precision-oriented reloading tools. The company was incorporated as Redding-Hunter, Inc. in 1956, and in later decades expanded its offering through acquisitions including SAECO and Imperial Lubricants. Today, with headquarters in Cortland, New York, Redding remains focused on equipment for reloaders who want consistent control over ammunition assembly and case preparation.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Redding
• Product type: Instant Indicator with Dial
• Category: Case and Headspace Gauge / Comparator
• Compatible caliber: .223 WSSM
• Alternate caliber designation: .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum
• Bullet diameter: 5.69 mm
• Bullet diameter (inch): 224.00 inch
• Material: Steel
• Application: Case preparation
• Color: Silver
• Country of manufacture: USA

Warranty

2 years. Redding lists this product with a 2-year warranty, giving defined coverage in years rather than an open-ended warranty term.

In the Box

• Instant Indicator body for .223 WSSM
• Dial indicator
• Range Adapter
• One bore diameter bushing
• Surface contactor
• Shoulder contactor
• Headspace gauge
• Instructions