Reloading

[Andy]

I seem to always use a bushing 2-3x larger than stated with my MEC600 after weighing. I always find that odd.

[edgarspencer]

I can't recall where I got it, but MEC published a chart of bushing sizes for many powders. Like most of the old, reliable loading manuals, it's been made obsolete because of many of the IMR powders no longer being available, and the addition of many new ones.

[Pay Dirt]

Here you go...

[edgarspencer]

Thanks Bobby, must be the newest version, as they’ve deleted PB and 7625.

[Harold Pickens]

I usually look at the listed bushing in that chart, and then start with the next smallest to check the weight on my digital scale

[Keith Doty]

I have several bushings that started life small and I have turned on the lathe to get exactly what I need. Seems like factory bushings frequently don't throw the charge they claim. I ALWAYS weigh a few charges carefully when using a new/unknown bushing.

[Double Lab]

Buy a universal charge bar and you will never look back at those bushing days again.

[edgarspencer]

Good point, Daryl. If I could only find mine.
My gripe is the 3/4 oz bar only drops .70-.72 oz. I reamed one of mine.
With the limited supply of components, it’s not always possible to apply some tried and true recipes.

[Double Lab]

Quite a few people complain about the UCB but I have them on all my Mecs and I find they produce a very consistent load.

Especially in this time of limited availability of your preferred components the UCB has proven it's weight in gold for producing quality reloads.

[Andy]

I like simple. I have found every bushing I need new quite easily on eBay. It’s also why I like single stage presses and separate components for stereo and manual transmission on my Porsche. Shoot. I must be getting old.