L.E. Wilson bushing in Redding die.

[Kittitas George]

Any experiences using L.E. Wilson bushings in Redding neck sizing dies? I'm having difficulties getting a bushing from Redding, can I use a Wilson bushing?

 

[SmokinJoe]

Actually I prefer the Wilson bushings because they are flat across both ends, the Redding bushings have the size stamped in which creates a little raised area so that you have to install the bushing with stamped end down to get it to ride straight in the die. With Wilson bushings this is not a consideration, you can install either end down and it will run straight.

 

[308 5R]

Been using Wilson bushings in Redding competition (sleeved) dies for about a year. I haven’t noticed any ill effects. Runout is <0.001” and didn’t notice any disadvantages compared to the TiN bushings.

S/F
Ryan

 

[Kittitas George]

Thanks for the great help!! I ordered the bushing today, the web site says the bushing I need is in stock. Now if I would just get the seating die, I'd be in business.

 

[Ledd Slinger]

Yes you can.

All bushings share a universal size and are interchangeable. Redding, Wilson, Whidden, and RCBS bushings can all be used in the same dies.

 

[jimmymac]

Yes you can.

All bushings share a universal size and are interchangeable. Redding, Wilson, Whidden, and RCBS bushings can all be used in the same dies.

Not necessarily so. I recently bought some Whidden bushings and they are longer than the Wilson bushings I use. I got confirmation that my situation wasn't unique.

https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/whidden-bushing-dimension-check.4016388/

 

[Ledd Slinger]

Not necessarily so. I recently bought some Whidden bushings and they are longer than the Wilson bushings I use. I got confirmation that my situation wasn't unique.

https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/whidden-bushing-dimension-check.4016388/

Not sure what measurement you mean...I’ve heard Whidden QC had been lacking lately. If talking about the height of the bushing then I don’t see how that would make any difference. Different diameters would mess a person up tho.

I have all bushings mentioned and they seem to work well in different dies. Of course most all of my dies are either Redding and Whidden with a couple Forster sets I use on varmint rifles.

 

[jimmymac]

Height. Length. Same thing here because the only dimensions left are ID and OD.

In my case the length did matter as I referenced in my post above. My bushing wouldn’t float as it should. Hornady could have done a little better on this Beggs die dimensionally. They didn’t need to cut it so close in that area where .010 difference in height between a Whidden bushing and a Wilson bushing would be the difference between no go and go.

 

[Ledd Slinger]

Height. Length. Same thing here because the only dimensions left are ID and OD.

In my case the length did matter as I referenced in my post above. My bushing wouldn’t float as it should. Hornady could have done a little better on this Beggs die dimensionally. They didn’t need to cut it so close in that area where .010 difference in height between a Whidden bushing and a Wilson bushing would be the difference between no go and go.

Well as soon as I read the word “Hornady” the real problem was identified. Lol

 

[jimmymac]

Well as soon as I read the word “Hornady” the real problem was identified. Lol

I hear ya. Only choice available for a Beggs cartridge unless I end up going custom. I’m told these dies work real good though. My problem was easy enough to solve. The non-standard bushing dimension is in fact still a real thing though.

 

[Ledd Slinger]

Yeah I’ve heard of people having more and more problems with their dies not being dimensionally correct as well. Not sure what’s going on with that company but I hope they turn it around soon. I’ve been lucky to have really good luck with Whidden so far

 

[F Class John]

Don’t forget that with Wilson bushings you effective have two sizes in one bushing. One side is true and other is .0005 tighter. It’s come in handy on occasion for me.

 

[JMS597]

That's excellent information. Thanks for posting that.

 

[Firearmsunlimited]

Don’t forget that with Wilson bushings you effective have two sizes in one bushing. One side is true and other is .0005 tighter. It’s come in handy on occasion for me.

I have always loved that flexibility and like you have used it often.

 

[Ledd Slinger]

Don’t forget that with Wilson bushings you effective have two sizes in one bushing. One side is true and other is .0005 tighter. It’s come in handy on occasion for me.

I did not know that. Thanks for the tip