RCBS Pro 2000 Auto Index Reloading Press - Manual (Page 6)

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13. Thread in the Case Activated
Powder Measure assembly into
Station 3 of the Press Frame.
14. Install Die Plate and lock into
place with the two Die Plate Pins.
See photo 11.The two outside
holes are for pin storage when Die
Plate is removed.
Photo 11
AUTO INDEX ADJUSTMENT HAS
BEEN PRESET AT THE FACTORY.
SHOULD ADJUSTMENT BE
NECESSARY CONTACT RCBS
CUSTOMER SERVICE TO OBTAIN
THE GAGE PINS AND FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED
BELOW.
1. Raise the press Ram slightly to
place the shorter #2 Gage Pin
under the Shell Plate Holder. This
Pin is used to prop up the Shell
Plate Holder allowing you to use
both hands to adjust the auto
Index Cam bracket. Push the
Index Bar to the right and orient
the lower Index Cam bracket to
the right until it firmly touches the
auto Index Bar. Secure the left
side press mounting bolt to lock
the lower bracket in place.
Remove and store the #2 Gage
Pin. See photo 12.
Photo 12
2. Raise the ram slightly and place
the longer #1 Gage Pin under the
Shell Plate Holder Assembly.
Loosen the upper Return Cam
bracket using the two SHCS and
washers as shown in the photo.
Pull the Index Bar counter-
clockwise to the left and bring the
Upper Return Cam bracket left to
firmly touch the Index Arm. Secure
the two SHCS. Remove and store
the #1 Gage Pin. See photo 13.
Photo 13
PRESS SET-UP
Refer to reloading Die instructions
and Powder Measure instructions for
individual adjustment and set-up. See
diagram for position and rotation.
Automatic Indexing is in a counter-
clockwise direction.
STATION SET-UP OPTIONS
Station 1:
1. Sizing Die
2. Lube Die is optional when
reloading bottleneck cartridges.
3. Decap Die: Size and expand in
Station 2 with an elevated
Expander Ball.
Station 2:
1. Expander Die for straight wall
cases.
2. No die for bottleneck cartridges.
3. Sizing Die if using Lube Die at
Station 1. This allows you to
elevate the Decap Rod and
Expander, which enhances the
expanding operation.
Station 3:
1. Powder charging. Refer to
Powder Measure instructions on
page 8.
Station 4:
1. Lock Out Die (optional for
pistol calibers 9mm and larger).
2. Powder Checker Die (optional,
for most rifle and pistol calibers).
3. Seat Die.
Station 5:
1. Seat die or seat/crimp die
2. Crimp die (optional if you
choose to seat and crimp
separately).
DIE ADJUSTMENT
Standard die adjustments are listed
in this section. Refer to PRESS SET-
UP for die position. If you have
questions after reading these
instructions, please refer to the Die
Instructions included with your die
set.
2-DIE SET FOR BOTTLENECK
RIFLE AND PISTOL CASES
The end of the expander ball must be
at least 3/16" inside the bottom of the
die. The Expander Ball and
Decapping pin are adjusted by
loosening the small lock nut at the
top of the die and turning the
Expander-Decapping Rod until the
desired setting is obtained. When the
Expander Ball is adjusted correctly,
the Decapping pin will protrude
below the bottom of the die just
enough to knock out the spent
primer. The case is sized (full length
or neck), deprimed and expanded in
one operation. If cast lead bullets are
being used, you will need an RCBS
Neck Expander Die as a second
operation. This die expands a sized
rifle case neck to the correct
diameter and slightly flares (bells) the
case mouth for lead bullet seating.
FULL LENGTH OR NECK SIZING
CAUTION: To prevent sticking
your cases in the sizing die, always
lube cases before sizing, unless
using a carbide sizing die.
Lower the handle and raise the ram
to the top of the stroke. Thread the
Sizing Die into the press until the die
touches the Shell Plate. Be sure all
play is removed from the press
leverage system. To do this, slightly
raise the handle to lower the shell
plate and, thread the die 1/8 to 1/4
turn further down so the press cams
over center. Set the Die Lock Ring
and you're ready to size.