What shotshell reloaders are compatible with the Hornady 290103 Steel Shot Bushing?

The Hornady 290103 steel shot bushing is specifically designed for use with Hornady and Pacific Model 155 and Model 266 shotshell presses. It is not intended for standard Hornady 366 Auto progressive presses unless used with a specialized non-toxic conversion setup.

Can I use this bushing for standard lead shot or heavier-than-lead alternatives like bismuth?

No, this bushing must strictly be used with steel shot only and is calibrated for #4 and #6 sizes. Because lead and heavier non-toxic alternatives have higher densities than steel, using this bushing with them would result in dangerous over-weight charges. You should use standard Hornady lead field bushings for lead loads.

Is this bushing suitable for loading waterfowl cartridges for Australian wetland hunting regulations?

Yes, it is ideal for handloading non-toxic shotshells required for waterfowl hunting across Victorian wetlands, South Australia, and other regions where lead shot is legally banned. It meters a nominal 1-1/4 oz. charge of #4 or #6 steel pellets to help you build compliant and consistent hunting loads.

Will this bushing accurately meter larger steel shot sizes like BB, #1, or #2?

No, the 290103 model is exclusively calibrated for #4 and #6 steel shot due to pellet packing geometry. For larger steel shot sizes such as BB, #1, or #2, you will need to use dedicated alternative steel bushings like the Hornady 290204.

Steel Shot Bushing - Hornady 290103

The Hornady Steel Shot Bushing (MPN: 290103) is a precision-machined volumetric metering insert designed for non-toxic shotshell reloading. Calibrated specifically for steel shot, this mechanical bushing drops a nominal 1-1/4 oz. payload using #4 or #6 shot sizes. Because steel pellets have a lower density than lead, this insert provides the expanded volumetric cavity required to drop accurate weight charges without pellet bridging or binding. It fits directly into Hornady and Pacific Model 155 and Model 266 single-stage shotshell reloaders to produce compliant waterfowl and wetland ammunition.

Key Features

Steel Shot Volumetric Calibration: Engineered to meter a nominal 1-1/4 oz. charge of non-toxic steel shot.
Optimised Pellet Geometry: Sized specifically for #4 and #6 steel shot pellets to ensure uniform volumetric flow and prevent catching during the charging stroke.
Dedicated Press Fit: Directly compatible with Hornady and Pacific Model 155 and Model 266 shotshell reloading presses.
Mechanical Operation: Fully manual, non-electric bench-reloading component requiring no external power.

Specifications

Brand: Hornady Manufacturing
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 290103
Product Line: Hornady / Pacific Shotshell Reloading Accessories
Compatible Material: Steel shot only
Calibrated Shot Sizes: #4 and #6 steel shot
Charge Capacity: 1-1/4 oz. (nominal)
Press Compatibility: Hornady / Pacific Model 155 and Model 266
Power Requirements: None (manual mechanical component)

Who is the Hornady Steel Shot Bushing 1-1/4 oz. #4 & #6 for?

Australian waterfowl hunters — requires a dedicated shotshell reloader steel shot bushing to meter 1-1/4 oz. loads of #4 and #6 steel pellets for non-toxic compliance across Victorian and South Australian wetland hunting zones.
Model 155 and 266 press owners — needs a factory-compatible volumetric shot bushing to drop precise 1-1/4 oz. non-toxic charges on Hornady or Pacific Model 155 and 266 shotshell reloaders.

Less suitable for: Handloaders loading standard lead shot, bismuth, tungsten, or large steel pellet sizes such as BB, #1, or #2, as the 1-1/4 oz. cavity sizing causes dangerous over-weight charges with denser metals and bridging with larger pellets; these applications require dedicated lead shot bushings or size-specific large-pellet steel bushings.

SKU	HN102855LP
Model #	290103
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	0.1000kg

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