RCBS Mini Grand Instruction Manual

MINI GRAND

SINGLE STAGE SHOTSHELL RELOADING PRESS

PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

Before using the RCBS Mini-Grand Shot She ll Press, read these instructions 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 any questions while assembling or operating this tool,

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The 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 b e
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
procedure 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 undivide d attention. Do
not reload when fatigued or ill, or under the influence of
medications or alcohol.

• Develop a reloading 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. There are many
lab tested shotshell manuals available. Always follow the load
data exactly as it is published in any shotshell reloading
manual.

• Never substitute components

• OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS ABOUT THE USE OF
MAXIMUM LISTED LOADS

Because RCBS has no control over the choice of components, the manner in which they are assembled, the use of this

product, or the firearms in which the resulting ammunition any be used, we assume no responsibility, expressed or

implied, for the use of ammunition reloaded with this product.

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.

• Dispose of 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 powder and
those of uncertain identity.

• Always replace the lids on both the powder hopper and shot
hoppers after they have been filled.

• 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, wad and shot used.

• Never attempt to guess at the identity of your ammunition.

PRESS MOUNTING

Step 1 Mount your press to a solid bench. Presses mounted to a weak or flexible bench are a safety hazard and will not

produce a consistent round. Select an area of your bench with approximately one foot clearance on either side of the Mini
Grand.

Step 2 Install Hopper/Charge Bar assembly onto press frame. Place assembly onto top of press frame and attached with
Thumbscrews provided.

Step 3 Install Spent Primer Catcher

 Insert the Primer Cup Assembly into Station 2

 Insert Wad Guide at Station 4

 Install Wad Holder Cap. Place cap on the Wad Holder

and turn counter clockwise to lock in place.

PRESS FUNCTION BY STATION

The Mini Grand is a single stage shotshell reloader. Hulls must be moved from station to station manually.

Station 1

Sizing an

Station 2

Priming: Prim
the handle is not achieved at this station.

d removal of spent primer.

ers are inserted manually, the hull is placed in the station and primers are seated by “feel”. Full cycling of