The Hornady 1-7/8oz Shot Bushing (Model 190126) is a precision-machined reloading accessory designed to dispense volumetric charges of lead shot into shotshell hulls. Engineered as a Field Load Lead Shot Bushing, it meters a fixed charge equivalent to 1-7/8 ounces (approximately 820 grains or 53.16 grams) of lead shot per drop. It installs directly into Hornady and Pacific-pattern charge bars, offering standardized charge consistency for loading heavy field, turkey, and magnum shotgun loads.

Key Features

• Fixed Volumetric Dispensing: Meters consistent 1-7/8 oz (820 grain) payloads of lead shot to streamline high-volume magnum shotshell reloading.
• Field Load Calibration: Calibrated specifically around the packing density of #6 lead field shot, compensating for the spatial geometry of heavier hunting payloads.
• Machined Cylindrical Fit: Features an internal diameter of 0.812 inches (approximately 20.62 mm) to facilitate uniform pellet flow and reduce bridging during the drop cycle.
• Press Compatibility: Built for direct mechanical fitment in Hornady progressive and single-stage shotshell reloaders—including the Hornady 366 Auto and APEX—as well as vintage Pacific presses.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Item Number: 190126
• Product Type: Shotshell reloading shot bushing
• Payload Capacity: 1-7/8 oz (820 grains / 53.16 g)
• Internal Diameter: 0.812 inches (approx. 20.62 mm)
• Material Compatibility: Lead shot only
• Primary Calibration Density: #6 lead shot
• Press System: Hornady and Pacific charge cavity standards
• Power Requirements: None (manual/mechanical bench accessory)

Who is the Hornady 1-7/8oz Shot Bushing for?

• Magnum and heavy field handloaders — Charges heavy 10-gauge hulls and 3-inch or 3.5-inch 12-gauge magnum shells with a dedicated 1-7/8 oz volumetric payload per cycle, eliminating the need to weigh individual charges on a manual scale.
• Hornady and Pacific press operators — Integrates seamlessly with an internal diameter of 0.812 inches, providing proper mechanical fitment and consistent shot drops in Hornady 366 Auto, APEX, and legacy Pacific shotshell reloading presses.

Less suitable for: Handloaders utilizing steel shot or running non-Hornady presses; steel shot requires dedicated steel shot bushings or manual powder and shot scales to prevent bridging and account for lower material density, while charge bars from other brands require dedicated adapter sleeves to seat 0.812-inch bushings.