RCBS APS Priming Tool - Manual (Page 13)

If the primer strip does not come out
check to be certain the primers
are seated deep enough. If primers
are not seated to flush or below, they
will not function in the APS tools.
Continue this process until you have
filled all the strips you need. Return
any unused primers to their original
factory packaging.
The tape covering CCI strips of APS
primers is an important safety feature
of the packaging. The tape serves
to prevent the detonation of a sin-
gle primer from causing detonation
of other primers in close proximity.
Always cover loaded primer strips, not
in use, with APS tape. Never store
quantities of loaded primer strips
without covering them with tape.
Covering the primers with APS tape
also serves to protect them from con-
tamination during storage. To apply
the tape, simply peel the backing
from a section from the tape. Lay
the tape on a flat surface with the
adhesive surface up. Lay up to four
loaded strips, side-by-side, anvil side
down and press firmly into place.
See photo #28.
If you have any questions or are hav-
ing difficulty, don’t struggle, ask the
folks who built it. Call 1 (800) 533-
5000.
Helpful hints…
1. You may have to straighten strip if
flat surface is bowed.
2. It helps to have a strip in place on
each end while using the strip
loader.
3. You may wish to color the etched
guide marks with a felt pen for
better visibility.
4. If strips do not index correctly in the
APS tool, check:
a. strip inserted correctly (hook
end first)
b. to see that strips have not devel-
o p e d p h y s i c a l d a m a g e f r o m
misuse.
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Photo #27 Photo #28