Model SS-99 Reloading Press Instructions ™
Key Part Number 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. ** ** ** 122-921 180-319 194-389 303-962 332-821 367-940 389-430 472-137 616-108 755-494 780-477 783-904 784-492 796-428 146-449 181-718 193-259 Parts List Description Quantity Link Arm ..................................................2 Ram............................................................1 Shellholder Retainer Spring ....................1 Toggle Block ............................................1 Handle ........................
Disclaimer Since Frankford Arsenal has no control over the choice of reloading components (ie., cases, bullets, primers, and powder), the manner in which they are assembled, the use of the press, or the firearms in which the resulting reloaded ammunition may be used, no responsibility, either expressed or implied, is assumed for the use of ammunition reloaded with this press.
Die Installation The top of the press frame is threaded to accept all standard 7/8”-14 thread reloading dies. Since die adjustment procedures vary with the brand of dies used, it is recommended that you first refer to the user instructions provided with your particular die set. Once adjusted, the die lock ring (provided with the die) should always be tightened to secure the die in place.
Troubleshooting Guide A summary of common reloading problems and causes are listed below. Case Insertion 1. Problem: Case will not slide into shellholder. Possible Cause: • Dirt in shellholder pocket. • Damaged shellholder. • Wrong shellholder. • Case has bent rim. • Cases not within SAAMI specs. • High primer. Resizing and Decapping 1. Problem: Case not properly sized. Possible Cause: • Sizing die not adjusted correctly. • Press operating handle not cycled all the way down to stops. 2.
Remedy: Guide cases into die. If reforming cases, use case forming dies. 7. Problem: Scratched or marked cases. Possible Cause: • Dirty brass. • Scratched die. • Brass or nickel adhering to carbide insert. Use a good bore solvent to dissolve these deposits. 8. Problem: Cases are hard to size and/or squeal during sizing. Possible Cause: • Not enough case lubricant used. • Not enough time allowed for evaporation of carrier for spray type case lubricants. 9. Problem: Stuck case and torn case rims.
• Incorrect bullet diameter. 4. Problem: Inconsistent seating depth. Possible Cause: • Variations in case and bullet dimensions. • Lead or lube buildup in die seating stem. • Incorrect seating stem for bullet style used. Crimping 1. Problem: Cases are over or under crimped, or crimping is not consistent. Possible Cause: • Over flared case. • Die not properly adjusted. • Variations in case length. 2. Problem: Loose bullets. Possible Cause: • Over crimping. • Wrong expander. • Thin cases.
