Hornady 190147 Powder Bushing 390 Shotshell Reloading Component
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The Hornady #390 Powder Bushing (MPN: 190147) is a drop-in volumetric metering insert designed for progressive shotshell reloading charge bars. Machined to provide a fixed internal capacity, it swaps directly into compatible charge bars to eliminate manual powder cavity adjustments during high-volume production. Operating via gravity and press agitation, the bushing dispenses consistent propellant charges based on powder density. Depending on the selected propellant, reference dispensing values for the #390 include approximately 15.0 grains of Hodgdon Clays, 18.0 grains of Universal, or 21.0 grains of Hodgdon HS-6, with final charges verified using a calibrated scale.
Key Features
- Fixed Volumetric Cavity: Features an exact inside diameter of 0.390 inches (approximately 9.906 mm) to meter propellant charges consistently across continuous loading cycles.
- Interchangeable Drop-In Design: Fits directly into progressive charge bars, allowing loaders to change powder charges by swapping bushings without altering press settings.
- Multi-Gauge Utility: Meters propellant charges suited for reloading 12, 16, 20, 28 gauge, and .410 bore shotshells.
- Mechanical Operation: Fully unpowered, mechanical solid-metal component requiring no electrical connections or calibration electronics.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 190147
- Bushing Size: #390
- Inside Diameter (ID): 0.390 inches (approx. 9.906 mm)
- Press Compatibility: Hornady 366 Auto and Hornady Apex progressive shotshell presses
- Reference Powder Charges: ~15.0 grains (Hodgdon Clays), ~18.0 grains (Hodgdon Universal), ~21.0 grains (Hodgdon HS-6)
Who is the Hornady #390 Powder Bushing for?
- Hornady 366 Auto press operators — installs directly into progressive shotshell press charge bars to drop an exact volumetric charge using its 0.390-inch inside diameter without requiring micrometer adjustments.
- Competitive clay target reloaders — dispenses consistent target loads across 12, 16, 20, 28 gauge or .410 shells, dropping approximately 15.0 grains of Hodgdon Clays or 18.0 grains of Universal to maintain uniform velocity during sustained shooting runs.
Less suitable for: Metallic cartridge handloaders using standard Lock-N-Load case-activated powder measures; these measures require adjustable metallic powder measure rotor inserts or manual trickle-dispensing systems rather than fixed-diameter shotshell drop bushings.
| SKU | HN42705LP |
| Model # | 190147 |
| Brand | Hornady |
| Shipping Weight | 1.0000kg |