There's a fifty fifty chance of doing it right. I would go with the instructions.
Bushing
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Mikecr
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Maybe the focus of that Redding communication was on runout rather than raw sizing to goal.
If there were a raising of markings from the bushing surface, then it makes sense to place the markings facing down in the die. With that, the markings would not be in contact with anything during sizing.
I have also read the sentiment that carbide bushings are more consistent end-to-end, maybe that's true.
Otherwise, it only makes sense (by default), to place markings upward in dies, so that you can quickly see what's installed.
That's what I do for both Redding and Wilson bushings. So far no problems.
If there were a raising of markings from the bushing surface, then it makes sense to place the markings facing down in the die. With that, the markings would not be in contact with anything during sizing.
I have also read the sentiment that carbide bushings are more consistent end-to-end, maybe that's true.
Otherwise, it only makes sense (by default), to place markings upward in dies, so that you can quickly see what's installed.
That's what I do for both Redding and Wilson bushings. So far no problems.
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okie man
Please post what you have for information on Bushings that you have to dispute what I posted.
Just don't post "I'm gonna say that's not true"
I have called Wilson, Redding, Hornady, RCBS. Their "Bushings" are the same (and compatible interchangeable - FOSTERs may be different) on either end even though they have lettering on one end or an up side the are the same. They do this because they don't stamp on both ends. Also the reloader that wants to do everything the same way every time. You can do it with the letter up or down. We have at least 5-6 (60-70 total) of "Neck Bushings" for each cartridge we neck size and they all are the same either way. If you have "Bushings" take your Micrometer and measure. You will also see a "Bevel" on each end.
I would say go to your reloading station right now, pull out your "Neck Bushings" and look at them with a good light to see the "Bevel" on both ends and then take your micrometer and measure.
crystalgayleguy
Just put the bushing in your die the same way every time with the letters or numbers up or down every time and never have to worry!!!
Just put the bushing in your die the same way every time with the letters or numbers up or down every time and never have to worry!!!
okie man
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first off, I cut and pasted the info from Wilson. The people who made the bushing. But I'll also include a couple pics of the instructions included with my Wilson bushing die.
Short Action Customs makes some good bushings with a slight taper, so they are one way. The sizes are marked clearly and easy to orient so you are reading right side up.
Some bushings are beveled on one side. That side should be down.
lyle2231
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Common sense tells me "writing up" , easier to see which one is installed.
The Redding bushings I have only have the bevel on the lettering side. Check them closely.
This is how my Redding bushings are.
slv hunter
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I have one that only has a bevel on the opposite side from lettering, thus my first reply. I looked and the rest that I have are beveled on both ends
Mike Matteson
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You got it right.
Exactly.
