RCBS Summit Reloading Press - Manual (Page 8)

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BULLET SEATING
The Summit ™ Reloading Press design is great for seating of bullets in the cartridge
case. The open frame design allows excellent accessibility. The optional Short Handle,
#09291, and ability to tighten the linkage to reduce the press stroke greatly aids in
seating bullets in cartridge cases. To tighten the linkage, insert a 3/16” hex key wrench
into the broached end of the toggle pin. Using a 9/16” open end wrench, slightly turn
the nyloc nut on the toggle pin from back to forward. See photos 9 and 10.
Do not over-tighten the nut. Tighten the linkage just enough to allow the handle to stop
where desired in the stroke length. See Photo 11.
Bullet seating is greatly enhanced with use of the Gold Medal Seat Die (sold separately).
See Photo 12.
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Photo 11
Photo 12
The Gold Medal Seat Die has a bullet retaining system that holds the bullet to free your
hands for seating. See Photo 13.
PRIMING
The Summit Reloading Press does not provide an in-press priming system. RCBS ®
recommends using dedicated Priming Tools to accomplish this task.
MAINTENANCE
This press was lubricated at the factory. However, it is necessary to lubricate all moving
parts from time to time with gun oil. A zerk fitting has been installed on the right side
of the Die Plate to lubricate the Die Plate/ Ram interface. If rust spots appear, swab
lightly with gun oil and wipe dry. Care should be taken not to apply oil where it could
come in contact with primer pockets or primers. Oil will deactivate primers. It is a good
practice to clean the press prior to lubrication to remove grit and other residue. Note
the ease with which the epoxy enamel paint wipes clean. This finish is impervious to
oil and is extremely chip and fade resistant. RCBS also sells a Press Maintenance Kit,
#99971, to accomplish this task.
Photo 13