Bald Eagle BE1218 User guide

BE1218
Heavy-Duty Match Press
Instructions
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Not included: Die, case, and shell holder.
Introduction
The Model BE1218 Heavy-Duty Match Press is designed to be an extremely versatile, single-stage reload­ing press. Featuring a super heavy-duty and beefy cast-iron C-frame design, this press enables match shooters to perform body and neck sizing, primer decapping, case-mouth expansion, and bullet seating very accurately. Weighing a hefty 22 lbs., the Model BE1218 features two mounting holes for rock-solid stability.
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The 12 heavy-duty, 1 to accommodate a variety of brass cases for handguns and rifles. Also, it accommodates standard press dies with the provided die adapter installed or 1
2" long press handle can be positioned for right- or left-handed use. The press features a super
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8"-wide ram—one of the largest on the market—with a 3.85" stroke and a 3.95" throat height,
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4"-12 press dies with the adapter removed.
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8"-14
To reduce risk of serious personal injury:
• Always wear safety glasses when reloading.
• Read and understand all warnings and instructions that came with your reload­ing equipment.
• DO NOT smoke while reloading or oper­ate reloading press near flammables, sparks, or fire.
• Keep reloading press and related equip­ment out of reach of children.
• Full mental alertness is required for safe operation. Never operate under influence of drugs or alcohol, when tired, or when distracted.
• Examine all cases before reloading to ensure they are in good condition. DO NOT use cases exhibiting cracks, splits, corrosion, or any structural deformities.
• DO NOT store cases or ammunition near chemicals that may produce fumes that can weaken metal.
Identification
D
C
E
B
A
F
Figure 1. BE1218 identification.
Inventory
Description Qty
A. Press Handle .............................................. 1
B. Reloading Press ......................................... 1
Primer Collection Tube 1⁄2" x 20" ................ 1
C.
A B C
Figure 2. BE1218 inventory.
If you are not experienced with reloading, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you seek additional training outside of these instruc­tions. Read books/magazines or get for­mal training before reloading. Regardless of the content in these instructions, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for any accidents.
Mounting
Mount the Model BE1218 to a sturdy workbench heavy enough to not tip over when the press handle is pulled.
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The base has two to be fastened to a workbench or other mounting surface to prevent it from moving during operation and causing accidental injury or damage.
2" mounting holes that allow it
A. Press Handle B. Ram
Ram Cap
C. D. Die Adapter E. Base F. Primer Collection Tube
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The strongest mounting option is a "Through Mount," where holes are drilled all the way through the workbench, using hex bolts, washers, and hex nuts to secure the press in place. Another option is a "Direct Mount" where the press is secured directly to the workbench with lag screws and washers.
The press may also be mounted to an aluminum plate with fasteners and secured with C-clamps.
BE1218 Heavy-Duty Match Press
Assembly Setup
1. Thread press handle onto right or left side of linkage block, as shown in Figure 3, and tighten with a 12mm open-end wrench.
Shell holders and reloading dies are not included with the Model BE1218 and must be purchased separately.
The Model BE1218 can accommodate
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4"-12 reloading dies. To use a 7⁄8"-14 die, install
1 the die adapter shown in Figure 5, and thread the die into the adapter. To use a 1 the adapter and thread the die directly into the casting.
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18 "-14 and
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4"-12 die, remove
Press
Handle
Linkage Block
Figure 3. Threading press handle onto linkage
block.
Slide one end of primer collection tube onto
2.
bottom of ram (see Figure 4). Place other end of tube in a garbage can to catch spent primers.
Ram
Primer
Collection
Tube
Die Adapter
Figure 5. Location of die adapter.
Cleaning & Lubricating
Before installing a die, remove all rust preventa­tive from the internal parts. Clean, inspect, and properly lubricate cases before installing them to avoid damaging them or getting them stuck in a sizing die.
Shell Holder Setup
Use the press handle to raise the ram just above the base, then slide on a shell holder (see Figure 6) that matches the case you are reload­ing. The open part of the shell holder should be oriented toward you. Then install the ram cap.
Figure 4. Handle and collection tube installed.
BE1218 Heavy-Duty Match Press
Base
Shell Holder
Ram Cap
Figure 6. Shell holder and ram cap installed.
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Die Setup
General setup for most reloading dies consists of installing the shell holder in the ram, raising the ram to its highest position, threading the reloading die into the top of the press casting or die adapter until it contacts the shell holder, then tightening the reloading die lock ring (see Figure 7).
Depending upon the type of die you are using, it may need to be adjusted in or out more. Be sure to follow the die manufacturer's instructions to properly set up your die.
Reloading Die
Lock Ring
Expanding
For straight walled cases only, an expander die expands the case mouth just enough to accept a new bullet.
Bullet Seating
The bullet is seated into the mouth of the case and raised into the bullet seating die with the press lever during the final step in the reloading process.
Lubrication
The Model BE1218 comes pre-lubricated from the factory. However, it will benefit from peri­odic cleaning and lubrication, depending upon the amount of use.
Die Adapter
Shell Holder
Ram
Figure 7. Example of sizing die setup (die not
included).
Operation
The Model BE1218 can be used to perform the following types of operations: case sizing, decap­ping, expanding, and bullet seating.
Case Body Sizing
The brass body of a spent case can expand and stretch as a result of firing. A body resizing die compresses the diameter of the case back to its original specification and can compress the over­all length of the case by “bumping the shoulder,” the tapered portion of the case between the body and the neck.
Wipe the press down with a clean cloth to remove any grit or residue. Lubricate the ram and linkage pivot points (see Figure 8) with gun oil and wipe dry. Be careful not to get any oil on the top of the ram, to avoid deactivating primers.
Ram
Linkage
Pivot
Points
Figure 8. Locations to lubricate.
A neck resizing die compresses only the neck diameter back to its original specification. Neck sizing is generally performed when cases will be used in only a single firearm.
Decapping
A thin rod in a body or neck sizing die pushes a spent primer out the bottom of a case, generally at the same time the case is resized.
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BE1218 Heavy-Duty Match Press
BE1218 Parts Breakdown
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6
18
11
19
16
8
7
4
17
2
1
15
2
10
11
2
2
2
3
10
9
3
5
2
12
2
13
REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION
1 PBE1218001 BASE 11 PBE1218011 BUTTON HD CAP SCR 3/8-16 X 1/2 2 PBE1218002 FLAT WASHER 1/2 NYLON 12 PBE1218012 SET SCREW 8-32 X 1/4 3 PBE1218003 LINK ARM 13 PBE1218013 TUBING 1/2 X 20 VINYL 4 PBE1218004 RAM 14 PBE1218014 HOLLOW LINK PIN 1/2 X 1-3/4 5 PBE1218005 TOGGLE BLOCK 15 PBE1218015 SOLID LINK PIN 1/2 X 1-3/4 6 PBE1218006 PIVOT PIN 1/2 X 4 16 PBE1218016 DIE ADAPTER 1-1/4-12 X 3/4 7 PBE1218007 STUD-DE 1/2-13 X 12-1/2, 3/4 17 PBE1218017 RAM CAP 0.8 X 1.1 X 0.4 8 PBE1218008 BALL KNOB 1-5/8, 1/2-13 BLK 18 PBE1218018 SHELL HOLDER RETAINING RING 9 PBE1218009 LOWER LINK PIN 1/2 X 4 19 PBE1218019 TOUCH-UP PAINT, GREEN 10 PBE1218010 FLAT WASHER 3/8 SS
BE1218 Heavy-Duty Match Press
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