RCBS Pro 2000 Auto Index Upgrade Kit - Manual (Page 7)

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PRO 2000 with AUTO INDEXING
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
Now that you have read the
instructions and are familiar with
your upgraded Pro 2000 with Auto
Indexing, you are ready to reload!
Based on our experience, we will
explain the most efficient way to
use your upgraded Pro 2000 with
Auto Indexing. 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. The right ammo bin will
be used to catch the loaded
ammunition as it is ejected from
the press.
With the handle in the up and full
back position, insert the primer
strip into the APS Priming System.
Push the primer strip in hook end
first and anvil side up until it stops
firmly against the Primer Plug.
Now release the handle and it will
return to the neutral position.
With your right hand on the handle
ball, pick up an unsized case with
your left hand and place it into
Station 1. Be sure the case holder
spring is adjusted to barely touch
the rim of the case. Now smoothly
pull the handle down. This will size
and deprime the case in Station 1.
Raise the handle to the top of the
stroke and smoothly push the
handle to the rear, the Shell Plate
will automatically index and you
will be able to feel the primer being
seated in the case.
You now have a sized and
reprimed case in Station 2. Insert
another unsized case into Station 1 and lower the handle. Again, this
will size and deprime the case in
Station 1, while at the same time,
expand the case in Station 2.
Raise the handle and push to the
rear to reprime the case and then
let the handle return to the neutral
position.
You now have a sized and
reprimed case in Station 2 and an
expanded case in Station 3. Insert
another case into Station 1 and
lower the handle. Station 1 and 2
will repeat the same operation
while the powder charge is being
dispensed in Station 3. Next, raise
the handle and push to the rear
and then let it return to the neutral
position.
You now have a sized and
reprimed case in Station 2, an
expanded case in Station 3, and a
powder charged case in Station 4.
Insert another case in Station 1
and lower the handle. Stations 1, 2
and 3 will repeat the same
operations.
Station 4 may perform a variety of
operations, depending on your
preferred reloading technique. In
the case of rifle calibers, this may
be an empty station or you may
use a Powder Checker Die. In the
case of pistol calibers, you may
select to seat in Station 4 and
crimp in Station 5. As another
option, if loading pistol rounds, you
may use an RCBS Lock-Out Die in
Station 4, then, seat and crimp in
one operation in Station 5.
Whichever method you choose is
fine. Versatility is a big advantage
of owning a five station
progressive press.
By now you should be getting the
hang of the sequence of operating
your Pro 2000 Auto index. Once
the Shell Plate has a case in all
five stations, the basic operating
procedure remains the same time
after time. Always follow this same
loading procedure:
Bullet, Case, Size, Index, Prime.
It will help you to repeat these
words to yourself each time you
cycle the press:
Bullet, Case, Size, Index, Prime:
1. Bullet: Place bullet on case
under seat die.
2. Case: Place unsized case in
Station 1.
3. Size: Lower Handle and size
case.
4. Index: Raise Handle to
Index the Shell Plate.
5. Prime: Push handle to rear
to prime case in Station 2.
This is the sequence that will be
repeated over and over as you
operate your Pro 2000 Auto Index
Upgraded Press. By now,
everything should be working
great. If not, reread this portion of
the instructions. If you are still
experiencing problems, give us a
call, we'd be glad to help.
IMPORTANT: Your upgraded Pro
2000 Auto Index has been
designed and manufactured to be
an automatic indexing reloading
press. Any alteration or attempt to
alter the function of this press will
void any and all warranties offered
by RCBS. We specifically warn
against any attempt to convert this
press to any motorized method of
operation.