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Mark 7 APEX 10 - User Manual

Mark 7 APEX 10
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MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021
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Mark 7® APEX 10
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User Manual V 1.0
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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Unpacking instructions

Set-Up Procedures

Installing Base Plate Risers Spacers

Thread the 4 baseplate risers into the bottom of the press. Apply grease to the threads for easy installation.

Mounting to Workbench and Handle Installation

Determine press location, install handle and adapter, securing with set screws for right or left side mounting.

Case Feeder Installation

Install pole brackets, lower pole, pole connector, and upper pole to the press for the case feeder.

Case Feeder Adapter and Drop Tube Assy Installation

Install the Case Feed Adapter with screws to the Case Feed Upper Housing for quick case removal.

Installing Primer Tube Stack and Low Primer Alarm

Mount the primer tube assembly and low primer sensor to the primer housing using provided screws.

Powder Measure Installation

Install the Powder Measure onto the Tool Head in station 6, threading it into the die station.

Mr. Bulletfeeder Installation and Setup

Install the Bullet Feeder on the side of the Case Feeder, angled at 45 degrees, and install the bullet drop tube.

Tool Head Recommended Die Positions

Configure the Apex 10™ with recommended die positions for standard processing and loading in one pass.

Operating Instructions

Case Feed - Sizing;Decapping

Add cases to the Case Feeder, then thread the decapping die to lightly touch the shell plate.

Swage Setup

Adjust the swage rod and die to properly swage the primer pocket in station 3 using a test case.

Primer Seating;Sizing

Insert primers into the tube, cycle the press, and adjust primer insertion depth for proper seating.

Case Neck Expansion

Use a dedicated station for neck expansion/flare in Station 5 for pistol or rifle calibers.

Powder Measure Die Height and Powder Charge Adjustment

Adjust powder measure height and set powder charge by weighing dumps, ensuring consistency.

Setting up Mr.Bulletfeeder and Bullet Drop Assembly

Adjust Mr.Bulletfeeder spring, bowl, and drop tube for proper bullet feeding and seating.

Bullet Seating; Crimping Setup

Set Overall Length (OAL) and crimp in stations 9 and 10 with a fully loaded shell plate.

Mark 7 APEX 10 Recommended Maintenance

Shell Plate Indexing Adjustments

Crank Upper Stop Limit

Set the upper position of the stroke using the upper set screw on the rear of the machine.

Index Cam Bearing

Check the mount and bearing for tightness and ensure grease is on the bearing surface.

Index Pawl

Adjust the Index Pawl if the shell plate is not lining up properly with alignment pins.

Tool Head Removal, Shell Plate Change, Primer Size Change, Swage Rod Change

Tool Head

Remove and reinstall the Tool Head by unthreading and tightening the center bolt.

Shell Plate Change

Remove and install the shell plate by loosening screws and pivoting components.

Primer Size Change

Change primer size by disassembling the priming mechanism and replacing the punch.

Swage Rod Change

Swap the swage rod by loosening set screws, removing linkage, and unscrewing the rod.

Storage Recommendations

Mark 7 APEX 10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Stations10
CategoryIndustrial
Priming SystemAutomatic
Control SystemProgrammable
Caliber ConversionAutomatic

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