Manual

* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion
chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.
Remove the two clutch screws (#13732), lock washers
(#13813) and upper clutch (#13632) and the casefeed
plate. Place the spacer on the shoulder of the lower
clutch and reassemble. The casefeed plate should now
be approximately 1/8” above the floor of the casefeed
bowl. Note: Make sure the casefeed plate is centered in
the bowl. Fig. 16
Handle
The operating handle is adjustable to three
different length settings. Choose the one most
comfortable for your operation. Loosen the set screw
(#13432) then retighten when the handle is in the
most comfortable position.
Swager
Swaging on the RL1050 is a simple process and is
necessary on all cartridge cases as a means of uniforming
the entrance of the primer pocket. The swage rod
(#20314 large or #20313 - small) is fully adjustable.
Swage Conversion and Adjustment
Conversion – See Fig. 17
Begin by removing the swage cover (#13064). Next
remove the hitch pin (#13840) and slide out the clevis
pin (#13522). Rotate the swage connecting rod a half
turn, this will allow you access to the swager. Pull the
swager down and out of the machine.
Insert the new swager and reassemble.
Swage Adjustments
Use ONLY an unswaged military case for these
adjustments.
With the handle in the down position, screw the
swage back up rod (#13017*) down until it makes contact
with the case bottom and holds it in place. Fig. 18
With the handle still in the down position, turn the
swage rod up until it makes contact with the case bottom.
Raise the handle half-way and rotate the swage rod a
quarter turn. Now, cycle the handle. Inspect the case and
when you achieve a completed swage of the primer
pocket, tighten the swage lock nut (#13682).
A properly swaged pocket will show a rounded edge
around the rim. Some military cases (.223 & .308) start
out with three small dents around the base of the
pocket, once properly swaged, the dents will no longer
be visible.
Primer System Change Over Instructions
The RL1050 has been shipped to you with either the
large or small primer system installed. To change the
system from large to small or vise versa, follow these
instructions:
Be sure all primers have been removed from the
primer system. Then remove the Early Warning System
and the knurled cap. Then remove the magazine
(#13673 - large or #13879 - small) and replace it with the
new size magazine. Be sure the key on the tip (#14003 -
large or #14024 - small) is in the slot and the magazine is
all the way down in place.
Pull the operating handle to its down position.
Fig. 18: A cut-a-way view of a .45 ACP with the swage rod and the
backup rod properly adjusted in the swaging position.
Fig. 16: Make sure the casefeed plate is centered in the bowl with
approximately 1/8” all the way around when using the disc spacer.
1/8”
Fig. 17: Shown is the swage rod from the right side of the machine.
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