RCBS Cowboy Dies User Manual

COWBOY DIES

PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LIST FOR 3 DIE SET

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Note: The photo above is not the actual RCBS Cowboy Die set, but represents the components of a three die set.

KEY PART # DESCRIPTION

1 709644 Lock Ring 1/2-20
2 – Sizer Die
3 709617 Decapping Rod
4 709618 Decap Pin Holder
5 90164 Decapping Pin
6 709646 Lock Ring 7/8-14
7 709645 Lock Ring 9/16-18
8 – Expander
9 – Expander Die Body
10 – Seater Plug
11 – Seater Die Body

IMPORTANT: READ THIS SECTION FIRST

Before using the RCBS Cowboy Dies, read the 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 and still do not understand some operation, call us at 1-800-
533-5000 and a technician will assist you. This instruction manual contains specific safety
and operating information. It should be considered a permanent part of your reloading
equipment and remain with the equipment at all times for easy reference.

SAFETY

Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that can be conducted safely. But, as with
any hobby, carelessness or negligence can make reloading hazardous. This product has
been designed from the beginning with the user’s safety in mind. When reloading, safety
rules must be followed. By observing these rules, the chance of a hazardous occurrence
causing personal injury or property damage is minimized.

GENERAL

• Use all equipment as the manufacturer recommends. Study the instructions carefully
and become thoroughly familiar with the operation of the product. If you do not

have written instructions, request a copy from the equipment manufacturer.

• Don’t take short cuts. Attempting to bypass established procedures is an invitation
to an accident.

• Observe “good housekeeping” in the reloading area. Keep tools and components
neat, clean and orderly. Promptly and completely clean up primer and powder spills.

• Reload only when you can give your undivided attention. Do not reload when
fatigued or ill, or under the influence of medications or alcohol. Develop a reload
ing routine to avoid mistakes which may prove hazardous. Don’t rush - load at a
leisurely pace.

• Always wear adequate eye protection to protect your eyes from flying particles. You
assume unnecessary risk when reloading without wearing safety glasses.

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.

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. Primer

packaging is designed to provide safe storage.

• DO NOT store primers in bulk. The blast of just a few hundred primers is sufficient
to cause serious injury to anyone nearby.

• DO NOT force primers. Use care in handling primers.

• 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
identification 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 filled.

• 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 charges. This will assure you
that the correct powder charge is being thrown.

• When you finish 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.

RECORD KEEPING

• Keep complete records of reloads. Apply a descriptive label to each box showing the

date produced, and the primer, powder and bullet used. Labels for this purpose are
packed with SPEER bullets.

Never attempt to guess at the identity of your ammunition.

Because RCBS has no control over the choice of components,

the manner in which they are assembled, the use of this product,

or the guns in which the resulting ammunition may be used,

we assume no responsibility, expressed or implied, for the

use of ammunition reloaded with this product.