Does it make a difference which way they are put in
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slv hunter
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Yes on Redding bushings, there's a bevel on the bottom, lettering goes on top.
Thank you
ShtrRdy
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I'll have to look again. I thought there was a bevel on both ends.
Rick Richard
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Letter and numbers looking up as you are looking down into the die.
SPitty
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There are bevels on both ends and it is my understanding you can put them in either way. Of course, I always have the writing facing up...
okie man
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How are L.E. Wilson Inc. Bushings Different?
Reloaders who want a firmer grip on the bullet or who have harder brass in springing back more would select a smaller bushing. We make our bushings in .001" increments. The size marked on them refers to the middle of the bushing, which is reamed with a .003" taper. Since the case neck only reaches the middle, a slightly tighter sizing can be achieved by turning the bushing over, with the marking facing toward the case or down inside the bushing. This is mainly an emergency step to be taken if the brass has hardened, springing back more, and will no longer hold the bullet; or for fine-tuning the sizing to provide less additional "squeeze" than using the next smaller bushing in the normal way.
Reloaders who want a firmer grip on the bullet or who have harder brass in springing back more would select a smaller bushing. We make our bushings in .001" increments. The size marked on them refers to the middle of the bushing, which is reamed with a .003" taper. Since the case neck only reaches the middle, a slightly tighter sizing can be achieved by turning the bushing over, with the marking facing toward the case or down inside the bushing. This is mainly an emergency step to be taken if the brass has hardened, springing back more, and will no longer hold the bullet; or for fine-tuning the sizing to provide less additional "squeeze" than using the next smaller bushing in the normal way.
Rick Richard
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Well, I'll be. I stand corrected…
There are several posts on this subject.
Doesn't matter. I spoke with several manufactures and there is not an "Up or Down" side.
Either way will work, but some reloaders want to do the same thing every time. So if you use the Bushing with the letters up - continue to use it that way.
Doesn't matter. I spoke with several manufactures and there is not an "Up or Down" side.
Either way will work, but some reloaders want to do the same thing every time. So if you use the Bushing with the letters up - continue to use it that way.
slv hunter
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I guess you learn something new everyday, I stand corrected also.
Rick Richard
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Oh wait! This is from Hornady: UP
"Insert the neck bushing (4) of choice with the size marking on the bushing up or visible in the top of the die. Thread the die cap/ spindle assembly back into the die."
"Insert the neck bushing (4) of choice with the size marking on the bushing up or visible in the top of the die. Thread the die cap/ spindle assembly back into the die."
okie man
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I'm gonna say that's not true.
Rick Richard
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And this is from Wilson: UP
"Make sure the bushing recess and the mating surfaces of the cap and body are clean and insert the sizing bushing (Sold separately,
see back for instructions on how to find bushing size) with the size marking up, exposed."
"Make sure the bushing recess and the mating surfaces of the cap and body are clean and insert the sizing bushing (Sold separately,
see back for instructions on how to find bushing size) with the size marking up, exposed."
