The MEC #42 powder bushing is the numbered part that regulates how much powder a MEC shotshell reloader drops for each load (MEC part no. 1005042). Shotshell loads are built around the powder charge, so the bushing you choose is one of the first decisions at the bench. MEC publishes a Powder Bushing Chart with charge bar selection information, so you can verify the correct powder drop for the load you intend to use before you pick a size. This one is the #42 size, one of the numbered bushings MEC offers from #7 through #46. It is a small replacement or add-on part for anyone who already loads on a MEC press.

Key Specifications

• The bushing size is #42, the number that sets the powder drop for the loads it is charted for.
• Its job is to regulate the amount of powder your MEC reloader drops into each shell.
• MEC points loaders to its Powder Bushing Chart, which lets you verify the powder drop for the load you intend to use.
• It belongs to MEC’s shotshell reloader bushing line, alongside the bars and dies for those presses.
• MEC lists powder bushings in numbered sizes from #7 through #46, so #42 is one step in a full range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a MEC powder bushing do? It regulates the amount of powder your MEC shotshell reloader drops for each load, so the bushing size is part of setting the charge.

How do I know which bushing size to use? MEC recommends referencing its Powder Bushing Chart to verify the correct powder drop for the load you intend to use, then choosing the bushing that matches.

Buy the MEC #42 Powder Bushing for Shotshell Reloaders

Having the right bushing on the bench means you can change powder or load without waiting on a part. Order the MEC #42 from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see the rest of our reloading equipment while you are here.