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.

 

[charlie b]

Thanks. I am going to order a few. I have wanted to play with neck tension more but the cost kinda made me put it aside.

 

[RussellJ]

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.

The bushings inside and outside diameters are precision ground. A very smooth finish.

 

[J_Hensley]

This is fantastic! I love the bushing dies, just not buying the bushings. This will help some!

 

[Chris Edmondson]

Great tip! If needed, they can easily be faced to length in a lathe.

 

[Rick Richard]

Would be curious about material hardness.

 

[rwj]

Would be curious about material hardness.

Rockwell C61…

 

[ricco1949]

C61 should be just fine.

I make mine from drill rod as supplied, at about 25-30 HRC, and don't even bother to heat treat them.

 

[Liven The Dream]

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.

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[choprzrul]

Here's the link to that page: https://www.mcmaster.com/products/reamers/drill-bushings-3~/

 

[Mark W]

These might work perfectly in a Forster bushing die. They are 1/2” diameter x 1/2” tall.

 

[Mark W]

Here's the link to that page: https://www.mcmaster.com/products/reamers/drill-bushings-3~/

It looks like this link takes me to a reamer, not a bushing.

 

[hoz53]

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.

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thank you!

 

[ELR LVR]

C61 should be just fine.

I make mine from drill rod as supplied, at about 25-30 HRC, and don't even bother to heat treat them.

Same
I make mine from chromoly barrel steel, and dont mess with hardness
brass is relatively soft by comparison

 

[Murray Brook]

These might work perfectly in a Forster bushing die. They are 1/2” diameter x 1/2” tall.

My Forster bushings measure at .490 OD. My Redding bushings measure .500 OD. Tied them in my Forster bump die and they will not work not only due to height but will not fit diameter wise. I believe you would have to turn the McMaster ones to .490.

 

[RussellJ]

It looks like this link takes me to a reamer, not a bushing.

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