Safety and Operating Instructions
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1. DO NOT MODIFY THE PRIMING SYSTEM IN ANY MANNER OR ATTEMPT TO USE SIMILAR PARTS OR PRIMING SYSTEMS FROM OTHER MANUFACTURERS TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PRIMER DETONATIONS RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY NEVER SEAT A PRIMER INTO A POWDER CHARGED CASE RECOMMENDED DECAPPING LIVE PRIMERS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND IS NOT PRIMING As described earlier AmmoMaster is supplied with a Ram Priming Unit There are two ways to prime with this accessory One is called seating primers by feel and the other is called seating primers to a positive stop Priming should be accomplished by following either procedure consis tently Seating primers by feel is generally used when you are reloading cases from various manufacturers The seating cases to a positive stop technique can be used when you are using matched brass That is brass of the same make and vintage The installation and operational procedure to seat primers by feel is as follows 1 Remove the conventional shell holder from the ram Install the primer rod holder in the ram 3 Thread the ram priming body into the press positioning it so the hex lock nut is even with the top of the threads of the body and so the shell holder slot is facing the front Secure by tightening the 7 8 14 hex tock nut See Photo 3 Insert the appropriate shell holder into the ram priming body See Photo 4 5 Assemble the large or small primer rod assembly as fol2. AMMOMASTER SINGLE STAGE RELOADING PRESS L Safety and Operating Instructions SAFETY Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that is easily conducted with safety But carelessness or negligence can make reloading hazardous This product has been designed from the beginning with the user s safety in mind As with any reloading operation some safety rules must be followed By observing these few rules the chance of a hazardous occurrence causing damage or injury becames extremely remote GENERAL Use the reloading equipment as the manufacturer recommends Study the instructions carefully and become thoroughly familiar with the operation of the tool Don t take short cuts Observe good housekeeping in the reloading area Keep tools and components neal clean and orderly Promptly and completely clean up primer and powder spills Reload only when you can give your undivided attention Do not reload when fatigued or ill Develop a reloading routine to avoid mistakes Avoid haste toad at a leisurely pace Always wear adequate eye protection You assume unnecessary risk when reloading without wearing safety glasses LOADING DATA Use only laboratory tested reloading data We highly recommend the use of the SPEER Reloading Manual OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS ABOUT THE USE OF MAXIMUM LISTED LOADS PRIMERS AND POWDER WARNING Primers are designed to explode and will do so when subjected to heat impac
3. primers powder and bullet used Labels for this purpose are packed with SPEER bullets Since ACBS has no control over the choice of components the manner in which they are assembled the use of this product or the guns in which the resulting ammunition may be used no responsibility either expressed or implied is assumed for the use of ammunition reloaded with this product GENERAL INFORMATION The single stage version of AmmoMaster is a big strong press that provides ihe experienced or beginning handloader with all the clearance strength and leverage to reload all rifle and pistol calibers With the RCBS legendary compound leverage system and massive 1 1 2 ram AmmoMaster will form cases or swage bullets The 7 8 14 top thread allows the use of standard reloading dies and many RCBS accessories With 7 between the top plate and the main press frame AmmoMaster will easily handle the longest standard cartridge and with the addition of an optional 50 Cal Kit AmmoMaster will even reload 50 BMG And when you re ready for high volume reloading AmmoMaster can be converted to a 5 station progressive reloading tool UNPACKING Unpack the press carefully and look for the items listed below Refer to the parts list for identification a Press Handle and handle nut Primer catcher Ram Priming Unit Case Lube 2 Resizing Lubricant INSTALLATION Mount the AmmoMaster Press to a sturdy workbench or table with three bolts of s
4. ely 1 2 inch until the proper primer seating is achieved exactly at the end of the ram stroke Proper adjustment can be achieved only by trial and error Subsequent primer seating depth using the seating primers toa positive stop method will vary only as much as the variation in the rim thickness of your cartridge cases Photo 5 Photo 6 AMMOMASTER SINGLE STAGE RELOADING PRESS PARTS LIST KEY PART DESCRIPTION 1 88722 Support Rod 3 2 88740 1 1 4 Top Plate 3 88750 3 8 16 x 3 4 FHSS 3 4 09138 Bushing 5 88710 Base 6 09128 Link Pin Right 7 09127 Link Pin Left 8 09111 Ram Clip Spring 9 87159 SHCS 1 4 28 x 3 4 2 10 88715 Shell Holder Adaptor 11 88732 Primer Catcher 12 88714 Ram 13 88719 Linkage Arms 2 14 87166 Ram Pin 15 09105 1 2 Retaining Ring 4 16 09144 Bow Washer 2 17 88712 Toggle Block Pin 18 88711 Toggle Block 19 86857 Handle 20 09136 Handle Lock Nut 09165 Ram Priming Unit 09335 Case Lube 2 Not Shown a DIE INSTALLATION Refer to the instructions received with your reloading die set for the proper installation of dies Adjust the dies the same as you would in any single stage press See Photo 7 and Photo 8 Photo 7 Photo 48 MAINTENANCE This press was lubricated when assembled at the factory However it is necessary to lightly lubricate all moving parts from time to time with a
5. light oil such as Outers Gun Oil If rust spots appear swab lightly with gun oil and wipe dry Care should be taken not to apply oil where it could come in contact with primer pockets or primers Oil will deactivate primers It is a good practice to clean the press prior to lubrication to remove gril and other residue You will note the ease at which the epoxy enamel paint wipes clean This finish is impervious to oil and is extremely chip and fade resistant Remember if you need technical assistance or reloading information just give us a call Our toll free and regular phone numbers are listed below Your Shooting Partner CCI Speer RCBS Outers amp Weaver We think that we make the very best reloading equipment in Ihe world If you agree please tell your friends If you disagree tell us we want to do something about it For Customer Service call toll free 1 800 533 5000 Hours Monday Thursday 6 30 a m 4 00 p m Pacific Time SPORTING EQUIPMENT DIVISION OF BLOUNT INC RCBS Operations 605 Oro Dam Blvd Oroville CA 95965 A Form 200451 0191
6. lows Select the correct primer plug and sleeve large or small Drop the primer plug through the sleeve Place the spring on top of the primer rod Thread the primer plug into the top of the primer rod Tighten the assembly with a small nail or straightened paper clip through the hole in the primer plug Do not over tighten 6 Position the ram at the top of its stroke and drop the primer rod assembly through the shell holder It should come to rest extending approximately 1 2 inch above the shell holder Mm gt Photo 3 Photo 4 To prime simply place the primer into the extended primer rad assembly See Photo 5 Raise the operating handle slightly so that the primer rod assembly has dropped below the shell holder level Insert a deprimed cartridge case and lower the operating handle until the primer is seated See Photo 6 Proper primer seating requires that the primer be seated between 002 inch and 004 inch below the case head Either insufficient or excessive primer seating depth greatly decrease primer sensilivity and can result in misfires Due to the mechanical advantage of this press it is possible to over seat or crush primers Care must be exercised until you learn the proper feel The installation and operational procedure to seat primers to a positive stop is as follows mi Repeat steps 1 6 as outlined above 2 Loosen the hex lock nut and unscrew the ram priming body approximat
7. t or static electricity Do not decap live primers Never attempt to seat or reseat a primer in a loaded round Store primers and powder beyond the reach of children and away from heat dampness open flames and electrical equipment DO NOT use primers of unknown identity To destroy unwanted primers soak in oil for a few days Keep primers in original factory container until ready to use Return unused primers to ihe same factory packaging for safety and to preserve their identity DO NOT store primers in bulk The blast of just a few hundred primers is sufficient to cause serious injury to anyone nearby DO NOT force primers Use care in handling primers DO NOT use any powder unless its identity is positively known Discard all mixed powders and those of uncertain or unknown identity Ifyou use a powder measure replace the lids on both the powder hopper and powder can after the powder hopper has been filled Before charging cases settle the powder in the powder hopper Throw and check the weight of at least ten charges This will assure that the correct powder charge is being thrown After a reloading session ends pour the remaining powder back in its original factory container This will preserve the identity and shelf lite of the powder DO NOT smoke while handling powder or primers RECORD KEEPING Keep complete records of reloads Apply a descriptive label to each box showing the date produced and the
8. ufficient length o penetrate the press base and bench Install the threaded portion of the handle through the toggle block as shown in Photo 1 Attach the handle nut and tighten firmly The handle nui must remain ight at all times to avoid damage to the handle and toggle To correctly position the primer catcher snap it onto the rear post as shown Spent primers drop through the partially hollow ram and into the primer catcher The AmmoMaster ram accepts removable type shell halders To install a shell holder insert it into the shell holder adaptor until it snaps into place Aotonaing E Die Handia Dia Station Toggle Block A Ba Lack tit Photo 1 Photo 2 oS WARNING TO AVOID INJURY READ AND FOLLOW THESE SAFE PRIMING PRACTICES DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PRIME MILITARY CARTRIDGE CASES WITH CRIMPED PRIMER POCKETS UNTIL THE CRIMP HAS BEEN REMOVED WITH A COUNTER SINK A SPECIAL REAMER OR BY SWAGING PRIMERS SEATED INTO CRIMPED POCKETS ARE SUBJECT TO DEFORMATION WHICH CAN CAUSE MISFIRES AND EVEN DETONATION DURING SEATING WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEAT PRIMERS AGAINST EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE WHICH MIGHT CAUSE DETONATION AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CHECK TO BE CERTAIN THAT THE CASE WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY PRIMED THAT THE FIRED PRIMER WAS REMOVED THAT A PORTION OF THE PRIMER CUP WALL MIGHT STILL BE IN THE PRIMER POCKET AND THAT YOU ARE USING THE CORRECT SIZE PRIMER
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