RCBS The Grand - Manual (Page 13)

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7. Primers found on top of press:
Broken Transfer Arm. This is usually caused when the Primer
Drop Tube is filled with primers and the top primer wedges
between the Transfer Arm and the Drop Tube. The Charge
Bar pushes the Transfer Arm to the left and breaks off the
right side that is contained inside the Primer Tray. With the
right side of the Transfer Arm broken off, primers will
eventually push out the broken piece and also fall out onto
the top of the press instead of down into the Drop Tube.
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(CAUTION: Be sure to support underneath the Charge Bar to
keep from dropping the Bushings out the bottom.)
Install appropriate Powder and Shot Bushings, the Shot
Bushing is the larger diameter of the two and should be on the
right side, reinstall the Charge Bar. (NOTE: The windows on the
Charge Bar allow you to see what type of bushings that you
have installed, the windows should face the front of the press.)
Reinstall Charge Bar Locking Pin through the Index Shaft
Bracket and Charge Bar. (NOTE: Lowering the Handle slightly,
allows movement of the Push Rod, allowing the Locking Pin to
be installed through the Index Shaft Bracket easier.)
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Hulls:
Split or crushed hulls are not to be used. Out of round
hulls may catch on Size Ring or Primer Seat Die. Return to
round before using.
2. Indexing:
The Case Holder Plate indexing is set at the factory. Should
adjustment become necessary, adjust the adjustment screw
up or down. Indexing can be affected if errant shot finds its
way into the Case Holder Plate or under the Indexing Arm
(see photo 44).
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3. Adjusting the upper bushing of the size die will increase or
decrease the amount force used to push the hull from the
Size Die. Adjust so you feel the minimal amount of force to
size but enough to eject the spent primer and push the hull
from the Size Ring.
(see photo 45.)
4. Hull stuck in the Size Die:
Typically not enough spring pressure. Adjust the upper
bushing of the Size Die down to push the hull from the Size
Die. High base brass may require more hull ejection spring
pressure. If hull ejection pressure is at a maximum setting
and the hulls continue to stick in the Size Die, inspect Case
Holders for damage or this may be a sign that there is base
wad separation in the hull. Inspect the offending hull, if base
wad separation is noticed, discard hull. CAUTION: If this hull
is loaded, the base wad may separate when fired and lodge
in the barrel causing damage to the firearm and potential
injury to the shooter.
5. Primers do not transfer from Primer Tray to Drop Tube:
Remove Lock Pin from Primer Tray.
Primer Tray may not be seated properly on Drop Tube. See
photos 16 & 17.
Charge Bar not making full and proper travel. The Handle
is not being cycled completely or check Index Shaft and
Brackets for wear or looseness.
Broken Primer Transfer Arm. (see # 7 below)
6. Primer Tray fell off press:
Improperly seated or the Primer Shut Off Pin was not
inserted when single rounds were loaded. If the Primer Shut
Off Pin is not inserted, primers will continue to feed into the
Drop Tube, the Drop Tube fills with primers (@25) and works
the Primer Tray up and off the press
(see photo 46).
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