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HORNADY 190172 POWDER BUSHING 483

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Interchangeable Charge

Bushing for Hornady charge bars

Designed Help

Prevent shot and powder bushings

Machined From

Solid bar stock and reamed

Always Verify

An accurate scale

Hornady Rcbs

Bushings are interchangeable

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SKU: 190172-090255191721

Overview

This interchangeable charge bushing is intended for use in a charge bar setup where keeping shot and powder bushings properly identified matters. It is machined from solid bar stock and reamed, with a design that helps prevent the two bushing types from being accidentally reversed. Hornady notes that powder charge weight should always be verified with an accurate scale, since weights can vary significantly from chart listings. For setup flexibility, Hornady and RCBS bushings are interchangeable.

Why Hunters Choose the Hornady

Interchangeable Charge

Bushing design helps prevent shot

Machined From

Solid bar stock for a

Reamed Consistent

Fit within compatible charging equipment

Hornady Rcbs

Bushings are interchangeable for added

Clear Guidance

An accurate scale

Key Features

  • Interchangeable charge bushing for Hornady charge bars.
  • Designed to help prevent shot and powder bushings from being reversed.
  • Machined from solid bar stock and reamed.
  • Always verify powder charge weight with an accurate scale.
  • Hornady and RCBS bushings are interchangeable.

Best Used For

  • Reloaders using Hornady or RCBS charge bars who need interchangeable powder bushings
  • Users setting up a loading bench with a focus on preventing shot and powder mix-ups
  • Handloaders who verify charge weights with an accurate scale before final use
  • Reloaders selecting multiple nearby bushing sizes for more precise charge adjustment

Specifications

Designed To Prevent Accidental ReversalYes
Hornady And Rcbs Bushings InterchangeableYes
Interchangeable Charge BushingsYes
Machined From Solid Bar StockYes
NotesAlways verify the powder charge weight with an accurate scale. Weights may vary significantly from the chart listings. For best results, choose the bushing needed and then purchase it and the next number higher and lower bushing. Hornady and RCBS bushings are interchangeable.
Powder Charge Weight VerificationRequired
ReamedYes

Pros

  • Interchangeable charge bushing design helps prevent shot and powder mix-ups in the charge bar.
  • Machined from solid bar stock for a precise, straightforward construction.
  • Reamed for consistent fit within compatible charging equipment.
  • Hornady and RCBS bushings are interchangeable for added compatibility.
  • Clear guidance included to verify powder charge weight with an accurate scale.

Considerations & Trade-offs

  • Charge weight should always be confirmed with an accurate scale; chart listings may vary significantly from the actual result.
  • Selecting the right bushing may require buying the target size plus the next higher and lower sizes for best fit.
  • This is a single powder bushing, so it is a specialized component rather than a complete charge-bar setup.
  • Compatibility is noted with Hornady and RCBS bushings, but it is still important to verify your specific charge bar and setup before use.

Suggested Comparisons

  • Reloading press accessories
  • Shotshell reloading components
  • Powder measuring accessories

Suggested Accessories

  • Reloading scale
  • Powder measure accessories
  • Reloading bushings
  • Shotshell reloading accessories

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hornady 190172 Powder Bushing 483 used for?

It is an interchangeable charge bushing designed for use in a charge bar, helping keep shot and powder bushings from being accidentally reversed.

Is this bushing compatible with RCBS bushings?

Yes. The product data states that Hornady and RCBS bushings are interchangeable.

Should I verify the powder charge weight after installing this bushing?

Yes. The product notes say to always verify powder charge weight with an accurate scale, since weights may vary significantly from chart listings.

What does Hornady recommend when selecting a bushing size?

Hornady recommends choosing the needed bushing and also purchasing the next number higher and lower bushing for best results.

What material or construction details are provided for this bushing?

The product is described as machined from solid bar stock and reamed. No additional material specifications are provided.