RCBS SUMMIT RELOADING PRESS Merkblatt

SUMMIT™RELOADING PRESS

PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS

PRECISIONEERED RELOADING EQUIPMENT

We think that we make the very best reloading equipment in the world.

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Customer Service

1-800-533-5000 (US or Canada) or 530-533-5191

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pacic Time

(hours may vary)

e-mail: [email protected] or visit rcbs.com

RCBS 605 Oro Dam Blvd. East, Oroville, CA 95965

Federal Premium

Ammunition - RCBS

- Alliant Powder - CCI

Speer

Ammo - Speer

Bullets - Fusion

Ammunition

Estate

Cartridge - Blazer

Ammunition - Force on Force

Weaver

- BLACKHAWK!

- Champion

- Gunslick Pro

- Outers

Buck Commander

- Duck Commander

7200488

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 [email protected].

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-

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-

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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