Alternative Bushings for Sizing Dies

[RussellJ]

FYI
I wanted to try different size bushings for my Redding 22 K-Hornet Type-S Sizing Die and didn't want to pay $20 to $28 dollars for one bushing. After doing a little investigating, I ordered four Press-Fit Reamer Bushings from McMaster-Carr and worked perfectly for 1/4 to 1/3 the price. They are chamfered on both ends, McMaster-Carr offers most needed sizes however, not all of them.

 

[charlie b]

How do those center up in the Redding die? Are the Redding bushings 1/2" dia?

 

[WayneShaw]

Most bushings are 1/2" diameter, but are 3/8" high. These are 1/2" high. May not work in the parent die.

 

[RussellJ]

Most bushings are 1/2" diameter, but are 3/8" high. These are 1/2" high. May not work in the parent die.

Worked out just fine in my Redding Type-S Bushing Dies. The McMaster-Carr bushings are the same diameter & a 1/8" taller. There is more than enough thread adjustment in the Type-S dies for the extra 1/8" height.

 

[WayneShaw]

Usually there is a slight gap left when tightening the cap down on the die to leave a bit of float in the bushing, and you could do just that. But I sure am glad to see this thread, because I use sizing bushings for other purposes than neck sizing, and these offer a much better selection of sizes.

Russell, how is the finish on the inside? Sizing bushings are quite smooth not to scratch the brass.