Pro 2000® PROGRESSIVE RELOADING PRESS PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING Before using the RCBS Pro 2000 manual indexing progressive press, read these instructions carefully to fully learn how to safely operate the related reloading equipment. Failure to properly operate the related reloading equipment can result in severe personal injury and/or equipment damage. If you have any questions while assembling or operating this tool, Call us at 1-800-533-5000 or 1-530-533-5191 Monday – Thursday 6:30 am – 4:00 pm Pacific Time (hours may vary) Or email us at rcbs.tech@atk.
PRIMERS AND POWDER • Store primers and powder beyond the reach of children and away from heat, dampness, open flames and electrical equipment. Avoid areas where static electricity is evident. • DO NOT use primers of unknown identity. • Dispose of unknown primers in accordance with applicable regulations. • Keep primers in the original factory container until ready to use. Return unused primers to the same factory packaging for safety and to preserve their identity.
PRESS ASSEMBLY 1. Select a solid bench on which to mount the Pro 2000 Press. You must use the two slots for mounting holes (use casting as a template). For benches with limited space, or to increase the rigidity of your bench, try our Accessory Base Plate (pn 09280), available through your local dealer. See photo below. RCBS Accessory Base Plate 2. Select an area with approximately one foot of clearance on each side of the Pro 2000 Press.
4. Install the Bullet Tray with two 832xl/4" socket head cap screws(A). Attach two Ammo Bins to the front of the Bullet Tray(B). See photo 3 Photo 3 5. Slide the Bottle Cap over end of Spent Primer Tube down to flared end and attach Bottle to Cap. Next, slide on the Return Spring Plate with the squared section pointed at the Bullet Tray as shown in photo 4, then slide on the Spring. 1. Install the Detent Spring and Ball into Shell Plate Holder. See photo 5. 6.
PRESS SET-UP Refer to reloading Die instructions and Powder Measure instructions for individual adjustment and set-up. See diagram for position and rotation. 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.
3-DIE SET FOR STRAIGHTWALL RIFLE AND PISTOL CASES Reloading straight-wall type cases requires a 3-Die Set instead of a 2Die Set because it is not possible to size and expand the mouth of a straight walled case at the same time. In a 3-die set, the first die sizes and deprimes the case. The second die expands and flares (bells) the case mouth to receive the bullet and the third die seats and, if necessary, crimps the bullet.
POWDER MEASURE A powder measure is basically a device which measures powder by volume, not weight. However, before you start throwing a given charge with a powder measure, the first charge must always be weighed on a powder scale to arrive at the desired charge. Accurate powder measure charges will also depend upon the size and uniformity of the powder kernels used. CAUTION: DO NOT leave powder in the measure, as it will deteriorate and may clog and jam the measuring cylinder and etch the powder hopper.
Next, slip the micrometer thimble over the shank and secure it to the metering screw using the setscrew that is in the top of the thimble. Holding the cylinder halfway through its travel, see photo C, turn the Micrometer down as far as it will go until the metering screw stops against the powder measure casting. Photo C Loosen the setscrew and adjust the thimble position to set the Micrometer at the "zero" reading. See photo D.
stroke is achieved, back off the Powder die nine turns and install the spacer on top of the powder bushing. Thread the Powder die down until full stroke on the powder measure is achieved. Lower the ram and attach the Return spring. See photo K. Photo H Connect the Powder Measure Linkage and tighten the Thumb Screw. See photo I. Photo K Tighten the 7/8-14" lock ring on the Powder die. Powder Measure installation is complete.
PRESS OPERATION We recommend that several cases be completely reloaded one at a time before proceeding with full operation. This will help you to become familiar with the loading process. NOTE: Place bullets in bullet tray and empty cases in the ammo bin on the left front of the bullet tray. Loaded rounds will fall into the ammo bin on the right front of bullet tray. See photo L. will be sized and the spent primer will be ejected.
PRO 2000 OPERATING PROCEDURE Now that you have read the instructions and are familiar with your Pro 2000, you are ready to reload! Based on our experience, we will explain the most efficient way to use your new Pro 2000. You may choose to change your technique as you become more accustomed to the function of this tool, but for now, we strongly suggest you use the following operating procedure. Place your bullets in the bullet tray and your empty cases in the left ammo bin.
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# Description Part # Qty # Description Part # Qty 1 Pro2000 Press Frame 788901 1 33 Ammo and Case Bin 187204 2 2 Pro2000 CAM 187209 1 34 Shell Plate Holder 788904 1 3 8-32 x 3/4" Button Head Cap Screw 187221 2 35 1/4"-28 Hex Nut 109604 1 5 Link Arm Pin Right 709128 1 36 1/4"-28 x 1" Hex Head Bolt 187220 1 6 Link Arm Pin Left 709127 1 37 Primer Plug Small 788930 1 7 Pro2000 Link 788902 2 37 Primer Plug Large 788929 1 8 Pro2000 RAM 788918 1 38 Primi
KEY # 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PART # 7709025 7109026 7109030 7709006 7709005 7798903 7798907 7798904 7798905 7198906 7181015 7181004 7788947 7788945 7788946 7788949 7788916 7788944 7187210 DESCRIPTION UPM MAIN CASTING UPM HOPPER UPM HOPPER CAP UPM MEASURING CYLINDER SMALL UPM MEASURING CYLINDER LARGE MICROMETER SCREW BODY METERING SCREW SM METERING SCREW LG METERING SCREW THIMBLE COMPENSATION WASHER "O" RING SET SCREW CAPM PIVOT LINK CAPM DRIVE LINK CAPM LONG LINK CAPM BACK BRACKET C
PRECISIONEERED RELOADING EQUIPMENT We think that we make the very best reloading equipment in the world. If you agree, please tell your friends. If you disagree, tell us we want to do something about it! Customer Service 1-800-533-5000 (US or Canada) or 530-533-5191 Hours: Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 4:00pm Pacific Time (hours may vary) e-mail: rcbs.tech@atk.com or visit our website at www.rcbs.com RCBS 605 Oro Dam Blvd.
