Custom Reloading Tools: Bushings
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:24 am
As many here know, Brad at CRT has been producing and selling die bushings of his own design for some time now. I recently received three of these to use when forming and reloading brass. I am most familiar with the bushings offered by Redding, specifically the Ti coated ones. I have always liked these as they have less drag compared to their standard bushing. The bushings from CRT are not coated but, they are hardened to RC 60. They have a highly polished, super smooth finish on the inside and a nice radius on the entry. The three that I have used feel every bit as 'slick' as my coated bushings and size a bit closer to the neck/shoulder junction. The kicker here is, at $15/bushing, a guy can darn near buy two of these for the price of a single Redding Ti bushing. I am not affiliated with Brad or Custom Reloading Tools, LLC. Just felt it right to give credit where it is due and let you guys in on a heckuva value if you happened to not be aware of it.
Note: These bushings are new to me. However, I have had 500 pieces of brass through them. I have had the brass and bushings under an 8X lupe before and after use looking for imperfections. If I had any reservations or negative comments about them, I would have shared them as well. Just a very satisfied customer sharing what I have experienced!
Note: These bushings are new to me. However, I have had 500 pieces of brass through them. I have had the brass and bushings under an 8X lupe before and after use looking for imperfections. If I had any reservations or negative comments about them, I would have shared them as well. Just a very satisfied customer sharing what I have experienced!