Owner's manual

WARNING!
Before using this product, read and follow these instructions carefully. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury or death, or property damage.
If you have any questions while assembling or operating this product,
call us at 1-800-533-5000 or 1-530-533-5191
Monday – Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Or email us at [e-mail].
IThis manual contains important safety and operating information. Keep this as a
permanent part of your reloading equipment. If lost, contact us for a replacement.
RELOADING SAFETY
NOTICE - This manual is not intended to provide comprehensive instructions or
safety information on how to reload, or handle or use reloading components.
Always read and thoroughly understand a reloading manual before attempting
to reload ammunition.
Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby when conducted safely. But, as with
many hobbies, carelessness or negligence can make reloading hazardous. When
reloading, always follow these safety guidelines to minimize the risk of personal injury
or death.
• Alwayswearsafetyglasses.
• Understandwhatyouaredoingandwhy.Readhandbooksandmanualsonreload
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ing. Talk to experienced reloaders. Write or call suppliers of equipment or compo-
nents if you have questions or are in doubt.
• Readandunderstandallwarningsandinstructionsaccompanyingyourequipment
and components. If you do not have written instructions, request a copy from the
manufacturer. Keep instructions for future reference.
• Don’trushortakeshortcuts.Establisharoutineandfollowitataleisurelypace.
• Keepcompleterecordsofreloads.Labeleachboxshowingthedateproduced,
and the type of primer, powder and bullet used.
• Donotsmokewhilereloading,orreloadnearsourcesofheat,sparksorame.
• Observegoodhousekeepinginthereloadingarea.Keeptoolsandcomponents
neat, clean and orderly. Promptly and completely clean up any spills.
• Keepallreloadingequipmentandcomponentsoutofreachofchildren.
• Stayalert.Reloadonlywhenyoucangiveyourundividedattention.Donotreload
whentired,ill,rushedorundertheinuenceofdrugsoralcohol.
BecauseRCBShasnocontroloverthechoice,assemblyoruseofcomponentsor
otherreloadingequipment,RCBSassumesnoliability,expressorimplied,fortheuse
of ammunition reloaded with this product.
LOADING DATA
Useonlylaboratorytestedreloadingdata.WehighlyrecommendthecurrentSPEER
Reloading Manual.
 OBSERVEALLWARNINGSABOUTTHEUSEOFMAXIMUMLISTEDLOADS.
WORKING WITH CARTRIDGE CASES
WARNING!Donotattempttoresizeaprimedcasewithdecappingpininstalled.
• Examineemptycasestobesuretheyareingoodconditionbeforereloading.Thin,
split, deformed, or badly corroded or pitted cases may be structurally weak, and
result in a dangerous condition. Pay particular attention to splits in the mouth,
separation between the case and the head, and dents in the shoulder.
• Donotstorecartridgecasesorammunitionnearharshchemicalssuchasgasoline,
household cleaners, or cat urine. The fumes can weaken the metal and present a
dangerous condition.
• Donotcleancaseswithchemicalsotherthanthosespecicallydesignedforthe
purpose.
• Donotattempttocleanloadedammunitionorprimedcases.Doingsocancause
corrosion,andweakenthecase,orcauseamisre/hangrecondition.
• Ensurecaseshaveproperprimerpocketsizes;removeprimerstaking/crimpif
necessary.Attemptingtoseataprimerintoanundersizedpocketorpocketwith
staking/crimpingcanresultindetonation.
• Donotreamoutorenlargeashholesofcartridgecases.Thismaychangethe
ignition rate and result in dangerous pressures.
• Resizeandtrimredcasestoensurereliablechamberingandobtainproperbullet
tension and crimp.
• Neverattempttoguessattheidentityofyourammunition.
CASE TRIMMING/ PREP
WARNING!Itiscriticalforsafetythatcasesnotexceedthemaximumspecied
caselength.Acasethatistoolongcanenterthethroatoftherearmwhencham
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bered.Ifthishappens,thecasecannotreleasethebulletproperlyuponring,result-
ing in excessive pressure increase and create a dangerous condition.
MACHINERY
WARNING!Avoidwearinglooseclothingandjewelrywhichcanbedrawninto 
 moving/rotatingcomponents.
• Keepyourhandsandngersawayfrom“danger”spotsandpinch-pointswhere 
they might be injured.
• Keepchildrenandothersawayfrommachinery.
• Besurethatallmovingpartsareshieldedandallguardsareinplacebefore
operating any equipment.
GUNPOWDER WARNINGS
WARNING! Keep out of reach of children.
• Storepowdersintheiroriginalpackageinacool,dryenvironmentfreefromwide
temperature variations.
• Keepcanstightlysealedandlabelsintact.
• Markdateofpurchaseoncan,forfuturereference.Useolderstockrst.
• Neveruseglassasastoragecontainer.Thismaycausea“greenhouseeffect”
raising temperature in container and degrade the powder.
• Checkcansandpowderforsignsofdegradation.Manypowderswillexhibitane
red-browndustonthegranulesand/orinsidethecontainerwhenthishappens.
 Ifitdoes,donotusepropellant;disposeofitproperlyincompliancewithlocal
regulations.
• DONOThavemorethanonecanofpowderonthebenchatonetime.Powder
cans should be stored away from the bench to avoid picking up the wrong one.
• DONOTuseanypowderunlessitsidentityispositivelyknown.Theonlypositive
identicationisthemanufacturer’slabelontheoriginalcanister.Discardallmixed
powders and those of uncertain identity.
• Ifyouuseapowdermeasure,replacethelidsonboththepowderhopperand
powdercanafterthepowderhopperhasbeenlled.
• Whenusingapowdermeasure,settlethepowderinthepowderhopperbefore
charging any cases. Throw and check the weight of at least ten (10) charges. This
will assure you that the correct powder charge is being thrown.
• Whenyounishareloadingsession,pouranyremainingpowderbackintoits
original factory container. This will preserve the identity and shelf life of the powder.
• DONOTsmokewhilereloading.
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