X DIE P R O D U C T Patent # 5,635,661 I N S T R U C T I O N S
IMPORTANT: READ THIS SECTION FIRST Before using the RCBS X-Sizer die, read this instruction manual carefully to fully learn how to safely operate the related reloading equipment. Failure to properly operate certain reloading equipment can result in severe personal injury and/or equipment damage. If you have read these instructions, but do not clearly understand the described operation, call us at 1-800-533-5000 and a technician will assist you.
PRIMERS AND POWDER • Store primers and powder beyond the reach of children and away from heat, dampness, open flames and electrical equipment. Avoid areas where static electricity is evident. • Do not use primers of unknown identity. Scrap unknown primers in accordance with applicable regulations. • Keep primers in the original factory container until ready to use. Return unused primers to the same factory packaging for safety and to preserve their identity.
ABOUT THE X DIE The X-Sizer die is a uniquely designed full length resizing die for bottleneck rifle cases. This die not only full length resizes the case, it also limits the growth of the case. This eliminates the need for repeated trimming after an initial trim is done to standardize the case. This die is not intended to shorten the length of the case, rather, as the case grows, the mandrel will reduce the normal rate of growth.
• Adjust the mandrel so the decapping pin extends 1/8” below the die (see Photo 1). • Screw the X-Sizer die into the press until the die touches the shell holder when the shell holder is brought up to the top of the press stroke. To remove any play in the press linkage system, lower the shell holder and adjust the die 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn downward so the press cams Photo 2 over center. Lower the press handle all the way and note the “feel” of the cam over in the linkage.
STEP 3: Tighten the large lock nut. Insert one of your sized, decapped, trimmed and lubed cases into the shell holder and run the case into the die as is done in full length sizing. See photo 3. Photo 3 STEP 4: With the case fully inserted into the die, screw the mandrel into the die until hard resistance is met. Approximately four turns of threads will be left on the mandrel above the lock nut. See photo 4. Tighten the lock nut on the mandrel.
X DIE PARTS LIST Key Part # Description 1 • 10314 38314 37114 38814 37014 37214 37214 10514 37314 11614 12414 38964 39014 38414 31314 37514 39064 37614 31114 17814 39114 31414 37414 37714 37714 37914 31214 17614 39214 38914 30814 39364 37814 37814 38714 17714 39314 30914 • 87501 X Die Mandrel Assembly*: 204 Ruger 22 Hornet 22-250 Rem 220 Swift 222 Rem 223 Rem 223 Rem Small Base 223 WSSM 243 Win 243 WSSM 25 WSSM 25-06 260 Rem 6.
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