RCBS Pro 2000 User Manual

Pro 2000® Auto Index

PROGRESSIVE RELOADING PRESS

PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Before using the RCBS Pro 2000 Auto Index Progressive Press, read these instructions carefully to fully learn how to
safely operate the related reloading equipment. Failure to properly operate the related 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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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.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Your Pro 2000 Auto Index reloading press is warranted
to be free from defects in material or workmanship for as
long as the original owner owns it. This warranty is
extended only to the original consumer purchaser. All
RCBS products are intended for non-commercial use by
hobbyists. Any other use of these products will void the
warranty. Should you believe that your Pro 2000 Auto
Index reloading press is defective in material or
workmanship, you must return it to Ammunition
Accessories Inc. through its Oroville operation
(hereinafter “Oroville Operations”) postage paid for
evaluation. If defective, the product will be repaired or
replaced at Oroville Operations’ option, at no charge.

Send a dated proof of purchase to Oroville Operations
for return shipping and handling, along with the Pro 2000
Auto Index to:

Ammunition Accessories Inc.,
Oroville Operations
605 Oro Dam Blvd East
Oroville, California 95965

Warranty services cannot be provided without meeting
the above requirements.

THIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER DEFECTS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM:
CARELESSNESS, MISUSE, COMMERCIAL USE,
ABUSE, IMPROPER INSTALLATION, MODIFICATION,
OR NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO
THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED LIFETIME
WARRANTY. OROVILLE OPERATIONS IS NOT
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL OROVILLE OPERA­TIONS BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. HOWEVER, SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.

The above warranty provides the sole and exclusive
warranty available to the customer in the event of a
defect in material or workmanship in the reloading press.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from State to
State.

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.

• Do not 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 reloading routine to avoid mistakes which
may prove hazardous. Do not 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

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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 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 firearms in which the resulting ammunition may be used, we assume no responsibility, expressed or
implied, for the use of ammunition reloaded with this product

UNPACKING

Refer to the list below to Identify parts as you unpack
your new Pro 2000 Auto Index.

1. Bullet Tray

2. APS Strip Loader

3. APS Strip Loader Handle

4. Spent Primer Tube

5. Press Assembly

6. Die Plate

7. Uniflow Powder Measure

8. Handle Assembly

9. Bin #1 (Contains the following parts)

• Ammo Bin

• Pro 2000 parts bag #1

• Hex key wrench 5/64" (Diagram A)

• Hex key wrench 3/32" (Diagram A)

• Hex key wrench 1/8" (Diagram A)

• Hex key wrench 9/64" (Diagram A)

• Hex key wrench 5/16" (Diagram A)

• Return Spring (Diagram A)

• Return Spring Plate (Diagram A)

• Handle Nut

• 8-32 X 1/4" Socket Head Cap Screw (2)
(Diagram A)

• Pro 2000 parts bag #2

• CAPM* spacer bushing(2) (Diagram B)

• CAPM* powder bushing, Lg. rifle (Diagram B)

• CAPM* powder bushing, Pistol (Diagram B)

• CAPM* powder bushing, Sm. rifle (Diagram B)

• Cylinder Link (Diagram B)

• 10-32 x 3/8" Button Head Cap Screw (2)

(Diagram B)
*CAPM: Case Activated Powder Measure

• Pro 2000 parts bag #3

• Die Plate Pins (2) (Diagram C)

• Detent ball 3/8" diameter

• Detent spring

• Primer Plug Assembly Large (Diagram D)

• Shell Plate Shoulder Bolt

• Micrometer Metering Screw Assembly, Small

• Micrometer Metering Screw, Large

• Spent Primer Bottle

• Spent Primer Bottle Cap

10. Bin #2 (Contains the following parts)

• Ammo Bin

• UPM Cylinder, Small

• UPM Cylinder, Large

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PRESS ASSEMBLY

1. Select a solid bench on which to mount the Pro 2000
Auto Index Press. You must use the two slots for
mounting holes (use casting as a template). For
benches with limited space, or to increase the
rigidity of your bench, try our Accessory Base Plate
(pn 09280), available through your local dealer. See
photo below.

2. Select an area with approximately one foot of
clearance on each side of the Pro 2000 Auto Index
Press. Install with two 3/8" bolts, see photo 1, length
to be determined by the thickness of your reloading
bench (mounting hardware not included). The Auto
Index Cam Bracket assembly has been pre-installed
and adjusted for your convenience.

RCBS Accessory Base Plate

Photo 1

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3. Install the Pro 2000 handle and
tighten the handle and nut. See

photo 2.

6. Raise the Ram to the top of the
press stroke and install the Return
Spring Plate, Spring, Spent Primer
Tube and Bottle assembly by
securing the setscrew at the
bottom side of the Shell Plate
Holder Assembly. NOTE: The

Return Spring Plate must rest on
top of the Press Frame. See photo

4.

7. Install the Detent Spring and Ball
into Shell Plate Holder. See photo

5.

9. Loosen the 5/64” SHSS in the
Shell Plate Holder Assembly.
Adjust Case Eject Wire to point to
the rear of the shell holder slot
and tighten SHSS using the
included 5/64” hex key wrench.
See photo 8.

Photo 2

4. Install the Bullet Tray with two 8­32xl/4" socket head cap

screws(A). Attach two Ammo Bins
to the front of the Bullet Tray(B).

See photo 3

Photo 3

5. Slide the Bottle Cap over end of
Spent Primer Tube down to flared
end and attach Bottle to Cap.
Next, slide on the Return Spring
Plate with the squared section
pointed at the Bullet Tray as
shown in photo 4, then slide on
the Spring.

Photo 5

8. Install the Shell Plate onto the
Auto Index Shell Plate Holder
assembly with the shoulder bolt
and 5/16” hex wrench. See photo

7. Before tightening the

Shoulder Bolt, make sure that
the Index Bar Pawl is engaged
in one of the bottom detents of
the Shell Plate. See photo 6.
Manually cycle the Index Bar a
few times to make sure that the
Shell Plate rotates properly

NOTE: You cannot use the Auto
Index with the Index Star Wheel
attached to the Shell Plate.

Photo 6

Photo 8

10. The Small Primer Plug assembly
is factory installed. Replace with
the Large Primer Plug assembly if
desired.

11. Tighten the primer plug assembly
with a 7/16” open-end wrench
(not included). See photo 9.

Photo 9

12. Insert a case into station 1.
Loosen the 3/32” BHCS, adjust
station 1 case holder spring to
barely touch the rim of the case,
hold spring in place and tighten
BHCS. Use included 3/32” hex
key wrench. Remove the case.

See photo 10. NOTE: This
adjustment must be made each
time you change shell plates.

Photo 4

Photo 7

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Photo 10

13. Thread in the Case Activated
Powder Measure assembly into
Station 3 of the Press Frame.

14. Install Die Plate and lock into
place with the two Die Plate Pins.
See photo 11.The two outside
holes are for pin storage when Die
Plate is removed.

Photo 11

AUTO INDEX ADJUSTMENT HAS
BEEN PRESET AT THE FACTORY.
SHOULD ADJUSTMENT BE
NECESSARY CONTACT RCBS
CUSTOMER SERVICE TO OBTAIN
THE GAGE PINS AND FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED
BELOW.

1. Raise the press Ram slightly to
place the shorter #2 Gage Pin
under the Shell Plate Holder. This
Pin is used to prop up the Shell
Plate Holder allowing you to use
both hands to adjust the auto
Index Cam bracket. Push the
Index Bar to the right and orient
the lower Index Cam bracket to
the right until it firmly touches the
auto Index Bar. Secure the left
side press mounting bolt to lock
the lower bracket in place.
Remove and store the #2 Gage
Pin. See photo 12.

Photo 12

2. Raise the ram slightly and place

the longer #1 Gage Pin under the
Shell Plate Holder Assembly.
Loosen the upper Return Cam
bracket using the two SHCS and
washers as shown in the photo.

Pull the Index Bar counter­clockwise to the left and bring the
Upper Return Cam bracket left to
firmly touch the Index Arm. Secure
the two SHCS. Remove and store
the #1 Gage Pin. See photo 13.

Photo 13

PRESS SET-UP

Refer to reloading Die instructions
and Powder Measure instructions for
individual adjustment and set-up. See
diagram for position and rotation.

Automatic Indexing is in a counter­clockwise direction.

STATION SET-UP OPTIONS
Station 1:

1. Sizing Die

2. Lube Die is optional when
reloading bottleneck cartridges.

3. Decap Die: Size and expand in
Station 2 with an elevated
Expander Ball.

Station 2:

1. Expander Die for straight wall
cases.

2. No die for bottleneck cartridges.

3. Sizing Die if using Lube Die at
Station 1. This allows you to
elevate the Decap Rod and
Expander, which enhances the
expanding operation.

Station 3:

1. Powder charging. Refer to
Powder Measure instructions on
page 8.

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Station 4:

1. Lock Out Die (optional for
pistol calibers 9mm and larger).

2. Powder Checker Die (optional,
for most rifle and pistol calibers).

3. Seat Die.

Station 5:

1. Seat die or seat/crimp die

2. Crimp die (optional if you
choose to seat and crimp
separately).

DIE ADJUSTMENT

Standard die adjustments are listed
in this section. Refer to PRESS SET­UP for die position. If you have
questions after reading these
instructions, please refer to the Die
Instructions included with your die
set.

2-DIE SET FOR BOTTLENECK
RIFLE AND PISTOL CASES

The end of the expander ball must be
at least 3/16" inside the bottom of the
die. The Expander Ball and
Decapping pin are adjusted by
loosening the small lock nut at the
top of the die and turning the
Expander-Decapping Rod until the
desired setting is obtained. When the
Expander Ball is adjusted correctly,
the Decapping pin will protrude
below the bottom of the die just
enough to knock out the spent
primer. The case is sized (full length
or neck), deprimed and expanded in
one operation. If cast lead bullets are
being used, you will need an RCBS
Neck Expander Die as a second
operation. This die expands a sized
rifle case neck to the correct
diameter and slightly flares (bells) the
case mouth for lead bullet seating.

FULL LENGTH OR NECK SIZING

CAUTION: To prevent sticking

your cases in the sizing die, always
lube cases before sizing, unless
using a carbide sizing die.

Lower the handle and raise the ram
to the top of the stroke. Thread the
Sizing Die into the press until the die
touches the Shell Plate. Be sure all
play is removed from the press
leverage system. To do this, slightly
raise the handle to lower the shell
plate and, thread the die 1/8 to 1/4
turn further down
over center. Set the Die Lock Ring
and you're ready to size.

so the press cams

BULLET SEATING WITHOUT
CRIMPING

CAUTION: Do not adjust the

Seater Die down against the shell
plate as it will distort or crush the
case.

These instructions are for seating the
bullet without crimping. To adjust the
Seater Die, place a sized
primer or powder, this case becomes
a “dummy” or “setup” round), into the
Shell Plate at Station 5 and run it to
the top of the press stroke. Thread
the Seater Die down into the press
until you feel it touch the mouth of the
case. Back the die up one full turn
and lock the Die Lock Ring. This will
leave a gap between the bottom of
the die and the shell plate.
Raise the handle and re-insert the
case into Station 5. Place the bullet
onto the case mouth and slowly cycle
the handle to seat the bullet.
Measure the overall length of the
cartridge to check for proper bullet
seating depth. If the bullet is not
seated to the correct depth, adjust the
Bullet Seat Plug, up or down, until the
proper cartridge overall length is
obtained. This is a “trial and error”
operation. Once the proper bullet
seating depth is attained, tighten the
Seat Plug Lock Nut.

BULLET SEATING WITH CRIMPING

CAUTION: Do not adjust the

Seater Die down against the shell
plate as it will distort or crush the
case.

First, follow the instructions for
BULLET SEATING WITHOUT
CRIMPING, before continuing with
this section.
We will now adjust the Seater Die to
crimp the case mouth into the bullet.
Insert the uncrimped “setup” cartridge
back into Station 5 and lower the
handle. With the uncrimped cartridge
up in the Seater Die, loosen the Bullet
Seat Plug Lock Nut and
unscrew(raise) the Bullet Seat Plug
several turns. Loosen the Die Lock
Ring and thread the Seater Die body
down until you feel it touch the mouth
of the case.
Raise the handle slightly to lower the
cartridge and adjust the Seater Die
body down
Lower and then raise the handle to
run the cartridge back into the Seater
Die. Check the crimp. If more crimp is
desired, repeat the preceding step by
adjusting the die downward another

another 1/8 of a turn.

case (no

1/8 of a turn. This is a “trial and error”
operation. Typically, you will not lower
the Seater Die body down more than
one-half a turn for proper crimp. After
you are satisfied with the crimp,
tighten the Die Lock Ring.
Insert the “setup” cartridge back into
Station 5 and lower the handle. To re­set for cartridge overall length, thread
the Bullet Seat Plug down until it
firmly touches the bullet. Tighten the
Bullet Seat Plug Lock Nut.
The Seater Die is now properly
adjusted to seat the bullet and crimp
in one operation.

3-DIE SET FOR STRAIGHTWALL
RIFLE AND PISTOL CASES

Reloading straight-wall type cases
requires a 3-Die Set instead of a 2­Die Set because it is not possible to
size and expand the mouth of a
straight walled case at the same time.
In a 3-die set, the first die sizes and
deprimes the case. The second die
expands and flares (bells) the case
mouth to receive the bullet and the
third die seats and, if necessary,
crimps the bullet.

SIZING WITH CARBIDE SIZER DIES

Lower the handle and raise the ram to
the top at the stroke. Thread the
Carbide Sizer Die into the press until
the die touches the top of the Shell
Plate. Tighten the Die Lock Ring. DO
NOT CAM OVER.

SIZING WITH STEEL SIZER DIES

This setup operation is the same as
FULL LENGTH OR NECK SIZING.
Please refer to that section for proper
instruction.

EXPANDING

Lower the handle and raise the ram to
the top at the stroke. Thread the
Expander Die Body down until it
contacts the Shell Plate and tighten
the Die Lock Ring. Raise the handle
and place a sized case in the shell
plate at Station 2. Cycle the handle to
run the case into the Expander Die.
The case mouth should be expanded
and flared (belled) just enough to
accept the bullet when placed on top
of the case. The Expander is tapered
and may be adjusted for more or less
flaring (belling) by loosening the
Expander Plug Lock Nut on top of the
die and turning the Expander Plug up
or down. This is a “trial and error”
operation.

BULLET SEATING WITHOUT
CRIMPING

CAUTION: Do not adjust the

Seater Die down against the shell
plate as it will distort or crush the
case.

These instructions are for seating the
bullet to the proper OAL and prior to
applying crimp. To adjust the Seater
Die, place a sized
case(no primer or powder, this case
becomes a “dummy” or “setup”
round), into the Shell Plate at Station
5 and run it to the top of the press
stroke. Thread the Seater Die down
into the press until you feel it touch
the mouth of the case. Back the die
up one full turn and tighten the Die
Lock Ring. This will leave a gap
between the bottom of the die and
the Shell Plate.
Raise the handle and re-insert the
case into Station 5. Place the bullet
onto the case mouth and slowly cycle
the handle to seat the bullet.
Measure the overall length of the
cartridge to check for proper bullet
seating depth. If the bullet is not
seated to the correct depth, adjust
the Bullet Seat Plug, up or down,
until the proper cartridge overall
length is obtained. This is a “trial and
error” operation. Once the proper
bullet seating depth is attained,
tighten the Seat Plug Lock Nut.

BULLET SEATING AND CRIMPING

- Roll Crimp

CAUTION: Do not adjust the

Seater Die down against the shell
plate as it will distort or crush the
case.

First, follow the instructions for
BULLET SEATING, before
continuing with this section.
We will now adjust the Roll Crimp
Seater Die to crimp the case mouth
into the bullet. Roll Crimped
cartridges are typically used in
revolvers.
Insert the uncrimped “setup”
cartridge back into Station 5 and
lower the handle. With the uncrimped
cartridge up in the Seater Die, loosen
the Bullet Seat Plug Lock Nut and
unscrew(raise) the Bullet Seat Plug
several turns. Loosen the Die Lock
Ring and thread the Seater Die body
down until you feel it touch the mouth
of the case.
Raise the handle slightly to lower the
cartridge and adjust the Seater Die
body down

another 1/8 of a turn.

and expanded

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Lower and then raise the handle to
run the cartridge back into the Seater
Die. Check the crimp. If more crimp is
desired, repeat the preceding step by
adjusting the die downward another
1/8 of a turn. This is a “trial and error”
operation. Typically, you will not lower
the Roll Crimp Seater Die body down
more than one-half a turn for proper
crimp. After you are satisfied with the
amount of roll crimp, tighten the Die
Lock Ring.
Insert the “setup” cartridge back into
Station 5 and lower the handle. To re­set for cartridge overall length, thread
the Bullet Seat Plug down until it
firmly touches the bullet. Tighten the
Bullet Seat Plug Lock Nut.
The Roll Crimp Seater Die is now
properly adjusted to seat the bullet
and roll crimp in one operation.

BULLET SEATING AND CRIMPING

- Taper Crimp

CAUTION: Do not adjust the

Seater Die down against the shell
plate as it will distort or crush the
case.

First, follow the instructions for
BULLET SEATING, before continuing
with this section.
We will now adjust the Taper Crimp
Seater Die to crimp the case mouth
into the bullet. Taper Crimped
cartridges are typically used in semi­automatic firearms that headspace off
of the case mouth.
Insert the uncrimped “setup” cartridge
back into Station 5 and lower the
handle. With the uncrimped cartridge
up in the Seater Die, loosen the Bullet
Seat Plug Lock Nut and
unscrew(raise) the Bullet Seat Plug
several turns. Loosen the Die Lock
Ring and thread the Seater Die body
down. You will start to feel firm
resistance, stop here. Raise the
handle.
Check the amount of taper crimp.
Measure the case at the base of the
bullet and then measure the case at
the case mouth. The measurement at
the case mouth should be .001” to
.002” smaller than the measurement
of the case at the base of the bullet. If
more crimp is needed, repeat the
preceding step by adjusting the die
downward another 1/8 of a turn. This
is a “trial and error” operation. After
you are satisfied with the taper crimp,
tighten the Die Lock Ring.
Insert the “setup” cartridge back into
Station 5 and lower the handle. To re-

set for cartridge overall length, thread
the Bullet Seat Plug down until it
firmly touches the bullet. Tighten the
Bullet Seat Plug Lock Nut.
The Taper Crimp Seater Die is now
properly adjusted to seat the bullet
and apply taper crimp in one
operation.

POWDER MEASURE

A powder measure is basically a
device which measures powder by
volume, not weight. However, before
you start throwing a given charge with
a powder measure, the first charge
must always be weighed on a powder
scale to arrive at the desired charge.
Accurate powder measure charges
will also depend upon the size and
uniformity of the powder kernels used.

DANGER: DO NOT use the
Uniflow Powder Measure with black
powder!

Helpful Tip: The consistency of the
powder and static electricity are
causes of erratic powder charges.
Slowly roll the powder container
several times to homogenize it before
pouring it into the powder hopper.
Static electricity can be reduced by
wiping down the powder hopper with
a clothes dryer sheet.

CAUTION: All internal components
of the powder measure assembly
must be thoroughly cleaned of rust
preventatives applied at the factory.
Failure to do this will cause powder
charges to be inconsistent and
provide erratic performance of your
reloads. See Diagram F for the

following items that must be clean
and dry before use:

• Casting

• Cylinder

• Metering Screw

• Powder Die

• Powder Bushings

• Spacer Bushings

• Powder Drop Tube

POWDER MEASURE ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS-

A dependable powder scale should
be used to set the first charges in the
powder measure. It is not necessary
to empty the powder hopper each
time you change charges unless a
different powder is required.

POWDER MEASURE ASSEMBLY

Choose the correct cylinder.

• The large cylinder throws
charges of 5-99 grains.

• The small cylinder throws
charges of 2 to 50 grains.

To install the cylinder, make sure the
screw holes are oriented facing
toward the Linkage Assembly before
you slide it into the Main Casting.

See Photo A.

Photo A

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CAUTION: DO NOT leave powder

in the measure, as it will deteriorate
and may clog and jam the measuring
cylinder and etch the powder hopper.

Included with the Pro 2000 Auto
Index is a small and large Micrometer
Adjustment Screw for the Uniflow
Powder Measure. To allow alignment
of the linear scale index, in any
position the operator chooses, three
thin washers are included. The only
way to determine the number of
washers needed is by trial and error.
Each washer provides a 90 degree,
counter-clockwise, rotation of the
body. To set the index lines in the
position you wish, first thread the
Micrometer body into the cylinder until
snug. Note the position of the index
lines. If the alignment is not
satisfactory, remove the body and
add a washer to the body over the
threads.
Thread the body into the cylinder
again, and note the change in the
location of the index.
By adding or deleting washers, you
will be able to set the index according
to your preference. See photo B.

Photo B

INSTALLING SMALL METERING
SCREW

Having determined how many
washers are required to properly
locate the index scale, remove the
Micrometer body from the small
powder measure cylinder. Thread the
small metering screw into the
Micrometer body ten turns. Next,
insert body and metering screw
through the front of the powder
measure casting and into the cylinder.
Screw the body into the powder
cylinder (with correct number of
washers). Make sure the washers
align in the counter bore of the
cylinder. Use the wrench flats on the
end of the body to tighten the body
securely.
Next, slip the micrometer thimble over
the shank and secure it to the

metering screw using the setscrew
that is in the top of the thimble.
Holding the cylinder halfway through
its travel, see photo C, turn the
Micrometer down as far as it will go
until the metering screw stops against
the powder measure casting.

Photo C

Loosen the setscrew and adjust the
thimble position to set the Micrometer
at the "zero" reading. See photo D.

Photo D

Rotate the powder measure cylinder
to make sure the Micrometer
Adjustment Screw is not rubbing
against the casting. If it does rub the
casting, unscrew the Micrometer one
or two graduations. Then loosen the
setscrew and re-zero the Micrometer.
Tighten the setscrew. The Uniflow
Powder Measure with the Micrometer
Adjustment Screw is ready to use.

INSTALLING LARGE METERING
SCREW

Having determined how many
washers are required to properly
locate the index scale, remove the
Micrometer body from the large
powder measure cylinder. Drop the
metering screw into the powder
hopper, threaded end first. The screw
will drop into the hole of the cylinder
and the threaded end can be grasped
from the outside.
Holding the shank of the metering
screw, turn the body of the
Micrometer(with the correct number of
washers) onto the shank until the
threads of the body come in contact
with the cylinder. Release the shank

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and thread the Micrometer body into
the powder measure cylinder. Make
sure the washers align in the counter
bore of the cylinder. Use the wrench
flats on the end of the body to tighten
the body securely.
Next, slip the Micrometer thimble
over the shank and secure it to the
metering screw using the setscrew
that is in the top of the thimble.
Holding the cylinder halfway through
its travel (see photo C) turn the
Micrometer down as far as it will go
until the metering screw stops
against the powder measure casting,
Loosen the setscrew and adjust the
thimble position to set the
Micrometer at the "zero" reading.

See photo D.

Rotate the powder measure cylinder
to make sure the Micrometer
Adjustment Screw is not rubbing
against the casting. If it is rubbing,
unscrew the micrometer one or two
graduations. Then loosen the
setscrew and re-zero the micrometer.
Tighten the setscrew and the Uniflow
Powder Measure with the Micrometer
Adjustment Screw is ready to use.

The Micrometer Adjustment feature
allows the hand loader to record the
Micrometer reading for a specific
charge of a given powder. By using
the Micrometer, you can return to
that setting at a later date when the
charge is again being used. Although
the same setting will probably not
give exactly the same charge due to
changes in powder lot, humidity and
other variables, the Micrometer
setting will be very close and save
the hand loader considerable time.

POWDER MEASURE
INSTALLATION

Slip the slotted portion of cylinder link
over the drive pin. See photo E.

Should the Powder die hit the Shell
Plate before the powder measure
stroke is achieved, back off the
Powder die nine turns and install the
spacer on top of the powder bushing.
Thread the Powder die down until full
stroke on the powder measure is
achieved.
Lower the ram and attach the Return
spring. See photo K.

Photo E

Now install the cylinder link with two
10-32x3/8" socket head button
screws using the 1/8" Hex Key
Wrench. See photo F.

Photo F

Thread the Powder Die three full turns
into Station 3. Select the correct
powder bushing, small rifle 22-270,
large rifle 7mm-45, or pistol.
Install bushings with the funnel end
up. See photo G. See Powder

Bushings in Diagram F on page 8 for
correct orientation.

Photo G

Install Powder Measure assembly into
Powder Die. See photo H.

Photo H

Connect the Powder Measure
Linkage and tighten the Thumb
Screw. See photo I.

Photo I

Do not install the return spring. Insert
case in Station 3 and raise ram.
Adjust powder dump in relation to
case height by threading the powder
measure assembly down on the case
until a full stroke of the powder
measure is achieved. NOTE: Full
stroke is within 1/16" to barely
touching the top of the slot in the
Uniflow Powder Measure casting. See
photo J. This allows the powder die to
turn one full turn to orient the powder
measure to a convenient position.

Photo J

Photo K

Tighten the 7/8-14" lock ring on the
Powder die. Powder Measure
installation is complete.

To remove the Powder Measure from
the Press, simply remove the Thumb
Screw and Return Spring, then, lift
off the Uniflow Powder Measure
Assembly. NOTE: Check Thumb

Screw for tightness during the
loading session.

HANDLE SWING vs. POWDER
BRIDGING

Helpful Tip: When using some
extruded (long grain) or large flake
powder, bridging can occur.
This happens when the powder jams
(bridges) together and stops the flow
of powder. This is caused by the
powder dumping too quickly from the
powder measure cylinder into the
drop tube.
To eliminate this possible problem,
the handloader can slow down the
press handle swing, which slows the
cylinder rotation and pours the
powder from the powder measure
cylinder. Otherwise, a fast dump may
cause the powder to bridge in the
powder bushing. To prevent bridging,
slow down the press handle swing
halfway through its stroke.

NOTE: This problem exists only with
some long grain extruded or large
flake powders.

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PRESS OPERATION

We recommend that several cases be
completely reloaded one at a time
before proceeding with full operation.
This will help you to become familiar
with the loading process. NOTE:

Place bullets in bullet tray and empty
cases in the ammo bin on the left
front of the bullet tray. Loaded rounds
will fall into the ammo bin on the right
front of bullet tray. See photo L.

Photo L

Step 1:

Install an APS primer strip. With the
handle in the full back position, feed
the strip, hook end first and anvil side
up, until it stops firmly against the
Primer Plug. See strip in photo M.
You should hear two “clicks” before
contacting the primer plug.
Release pressure on the handle and
let it return to the “neutral” position.

NOTE: Use a full stroke with each
cycle of the press.
NOTE: Strips can be connected for
continuous loading. See photo N.

Photo M

Photo N

Step 2:

Place a case into Station 1, and lower
the handle. See photo O. The case
will be sized and the spent primer will
be ejected. Now raise the handle to
index the shell plate and firmly press
the handle all the way to the rear to
insert a new primer into the case.
Allow the handle to return to the
neutral position.

Photo O

The primer is seated in the last ½” of
the handle stroke below the shell
plate neutral position. Remove the
case and inspect primer depth.
Adjust primer stop if necessary. See

photo P.

Photo P

NOTE: Primer depth can be set by the
primer depth adjustment screw.
Primers can also be seated by “feel”
by simply adjusting the stop out of the
way.

Step 3:
Lower the handle and raise case into
Station 2 to expand and flare/bell the
mouth of the case.

NOTE: Station 2 is for the expanding
of straight wall rifle and pistol cases
and is an empty station for bottleneck
rifle and pistol cases.

Raise the handle to index the press.

Step 4:

Cycle the handle to raise the case into
Station 3 (Powder Measure) to charge
the sized and primed case with
powder. Remove the case to verify
that the powder charge is correct.
Reinsert the case back into the Shell

Plate at station four. Check every fifty
rounds to ensure that the powder
charge has not changed. NOTE:

Refer to Powder Measure
instructions for adjustment.

Step 5:

Cycle the handle to move the case
through Station 4. NOTE: This is an

extra station that allows options such
as a Powder Checker Die or Lock­Out Die or to seat and crimp bullets
in separate operations. You may
choose to have this as an empty
station.

Step 6:

Insert a bullet onto the case mouth,
cycle the handle to seat and crimp
the bullet and the loaded cartridge
will be ejected into the cartridge box.

See photo Q.

Photo Q

APS STRIP LOADER

The APS Strip loader is designed for
those who may have a supply of
primers not preloaded into APS
Primer Strips. This tool makes fast
easy work out of loading
conventionally packed primers into
the APS Primer Strips. Whenever
loading primers into the APS Strips,
be sure to refer to the color code
chart in the enclosed APS instruction
booklet, to prevent any confusion
and misidentification. For complete
instructions on how to operate the
APS Strip Loader, refer to the
instruction booklet included with your
APS Strip Loader inside your Pro
2000 Auto Index box.

NOTE: A far more convenient way to
prime on your Pro 2000 Auto Index is
to buy your primers already pre­packed in APS Strips. CCI offers pre­packaged primers in APS Strips. Be
sure to ask your local dealer for
these conveniently packaged
primers. This will completely
eliminate having to load each primer
individually into a primer tube or 25
at a time into an empty strip.

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PRO 2000 AUTO INDEX
OPERATING PROCEDURE

Now that you have read the
instructions and are familiar with your
Pro 2000 Auto Index, you are ready to
reload! Based on our experience, we
will explain the most efficient way to
use your new Pro 2000 Auto Index.
You may choose to change your
technique as you become more
accustomed to the function of this
tool, but for now, we strongly suggest
you use the following operating
procedure.

Place your bullets in the bullet tray
and your empty cases in the left
ammo bin. The right ammo bin will be
used to catch the loaded ammunition
as it is ejected from the press.
With the handle in the up and full
back position, insert the primer strip
into the APS Priming System. Push
the primer strip in hook end first and
anvil side up until it stops firmly
against the Primer Plug. Now release
the handle and it will return to the
neutral position.
With your right hand on the handle
ball, pick up an unsized case with
your left hand and place it into Station

1. Be sure the case holder spring is
adjusted to barely touch the rim of the
case. Now smoothly pull the handle
down. This will size and deprime the
case in Station 1. Raise the handle to
the top of the stroke and smoothly
push the handle to the rear, the Shell
Plate will automatically index and you
will be able to feel the primer being
seated in the case.

You now have a sized and reprimed
case in Station 2. Insert another
unsized case into Station 1 and lower

the handle. Again, this will size and
deprime the case in Station 1, while at
the same time, expand the case in
Station 2. Raise the handle and push
to the rear to reprime the case and
then let the handle return to the
neutral position.

You now have a sized and reprimed
case in Station 2 and an expanded
case in Station 3. Insert another case
into Station 1 and lower the handle.
Station 1 and 2 will repeat the same
operation while the powder charge is
being dispensed in Station 3. Next,
raise the handle and push to the rear
and then let it return to the neutral
position.

You now have a sized and reprimed
case in Station 2, an expanded case
in Station 3, and a powder charged
case in Station 4. Insert another case
in Station 1 and lower the handle.
Stations 1, 2 and 3 will repeat the
same operations.

Station 4 may perform a variety of
operations, depending on your
preferred reloading technique. In the
case of rifle calibers, this may be an
empty station or you may use a
Powder Checker Die. In the case of
pistol calibers, you may select to seat
in Station 4 and crimp in Station 5. As
another option, if loading pistol
rounds, you may use an RCBS Lock­Out Die in Station 4, then, seat and
crimp in one operation in Station 5.

Whichever method you choose is fine.
Versatility is a big advantage of
owning a five station progressive
press.

By now you should be getting the
hang of the sequence of operating
your Pro 2000 Auto index. Once the
Shell Plate has a case in all five
stations, the basic operating
procedure remains the same time
after time. Always follow this same
loading procedure:

Bullet, Case, Size, Index, Prime.

It will help you to repeat these words
to yourself each time you cycle the
press:

Bullet, Case, Size, Index, Prime:

1. Bullet: Place bullet on case
under seat die.

2. Case: Place unsized case in
Station 1.

3. Size: Lower Handle and size
case.

4. Index: Raise Handle to Index
the Shell Plate.

5. Prime: Push handle to rear to
prime case in Station 2.

This is the sequence that will be
repeated over and over as you
operate your Pro 2000 Auto Index.
By now, everything should be
working great. If not, reread this
portion of the instructions. If you are
still experiencing problems, give us a
call, we'd be glad to help.
IMPORTANT: Your Pro 2000 Auto
Index has been designed and
manufactured to be an automatic
indexing reloading press. Any
alteration or attempt to alter the
function of this press will void any
and all warranties offered by RCBS.
We specifically warn against any
attempt to convert this press to any
motorized method of operation.

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Key # Part # QTY Description

1 102505 1

2 109509 1 8-32 x 1/4 SET SCREW

3 109604 1 1/4-28 HEX NUT

4 109700 1 PRO 2000 PUSHER BRKT LEFT

5 186264 1 APS HPT STRIP PUSHER

6 186265 2 APS HPT DETENT

7 187202 1 PRO 2000 CAM GUIDE

8 187206 4 CASE RETENTION SPRING

9 187207 1 CASE RETENTION BRKT

10 187208 1 STATION #1 SPRING

11 187215 4 6-32 x 3/8 FLAT SHCS

12 187217 1 8-32 X 3/8 BHCS

13 187218 3 8-32 x 3/8 FLAT SHCS

14 187220 1 1/4-28 x 1 HEX BOLT

15 187222 2 5-40 x 1/4 BHCS

16 187223 1 6-32 x 1/2 FLAT SHCS

17 187225 1 APS STRIP ADVANCE SPRING

18 187226 1 PRIMER PLUG SPRING

19 187238 1 5-40 x 1/8 SHSS

20 187241 1 INDEX PAWL SPRING

21 188038 1 CASE EJECT SPRING

22 788684 1 INDEX SHOULDER BOLT

23 788685 1 ROLLER SHOULDER BOLT

24 788686 1 ROLLER

25 788687 1 INDEX PAWL

26 788693 1 INDEX BAR

27 788701 1

28 788908 1 PRO 2000 PUSHER BRKT RIGHT

29 788913 1 PRIMER PLUG BUSHING

30 788914 1 PRIMER PLUG BASE

31 788915 1 PRO 2000 PUSHER ROD

32 788930 1 PRIMER PLUG, SMALL

33 788943 4 CASE RETENTION SPRING PLUG

34 788960 1 PRO 2000 PUSHER ROD LONG

PRO 2000 PRIMING PLATE

AUTO INDEX SHELL PLATE
HOLDER

Key # Part # QTY Description

1 187222 1 5-40 X 1/4 BHCS

2 187238 1 5-40 X 1/4 SHSS

3 187241 1 INDEX PAWL SPRING

4 788685 1 ROLLER SHOULDER BOLT

5 788686 1 ROLLER

6 788687 1 INDEX PAWL

7 788693 1 INDEX BAR

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3

4

7

5

15

25

22

7

6

37

30

36

35

14

29

16

17

24

23

32

32

26

1

13

10

20

33

18

9

21

8

19

31

27

11

11

34

12

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28

2

PRO 2000 AUTO INDEX PRESS

Key # Part # Qty Description
1 109121 1 RC PRESS HANDLE BALL
2 109136 1 HEX JAM NUT 5/8”
3 109278 2 5/16 FLAT WASHER
4 109468 2 5/16-18 x 1 SHCS
5 187152 1 3/8 DETENT BALL
6 187236 1 DETENT BALL SPRING
7 187159 2 1/4-28 x 3/4 SHCS
8 187177 1 PRIMER CATCHER
9 187204 2 PRO 2000 AMMO BIN
10 187209 1 PRO 2000 CAM
11 187212 2 7/16-20 NYLOCK HEX NUT
12 187219 1 1/4-28 x 3/8 L SSS
13 187221 2 8-32x 3/4L BHCS
14 187231 1 PRO 2000 RETURN SPRING
15 187239 2 #5 FLAT WASHER
16 187680 2 8-32 x 1/4 SHCS
17 188109 2 5-40 x 3/8 SHCS
18 709120 1 PRESS HANDLE
19 709127 1 LINK ARM PIN, LEFT
20 709128 1 LINK ARM PIN, RIGHT
21 787178 1 DEPRIME BOTTLE CAP
22 788009 1 RAM SHOULDER BOLT
23 788682 1 INDEX CAM
24 788683 1 RETURN CAM
25 788840 1 5-STATION SHELL PLATE (sold sep)
26 788901 1 PRO 2000 PRESS FRAME
27 788902 2 PRO2000 / RC SUPREME LINK
28 788903 1 PRO 2000 TOGGLE BLOCK
29 788905 1 PRO 2000 DIE PLATE
30 788907 1 PRO 2000 BULLET TRAY
31 788912 1 PRO 2000 TOGGLE BLOCK PIN
32 788917 2 DIE PLATE PIN
33 788918 1 PRO 2000 RAM
34 788919 1 PRO 2000 RAM PIN
35 788932 1 SPENT PRIMER TUBE
36 788958 1 RETURN SPRING PLATE
37 788964 1 AUTO INDEX SHELL PLATE HOLDER ASSEMBLY

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KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION

KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION
1 7709025 UPM MAIN CASTING 18 7187211 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 10-32X1"
2 7109026 UPM HOPPER 19 7788951 CAPM TOP FRONT BRACKET
3 7109030 UPM HOPPER CAP 20 7186144 BUTTON HEAD 10-32X3/8"
4 7709006 UPM MEASURING CYLINDER SMALL 21 7187213 ROLL PIN
4 7709005 UPM MEASURING CYLINDER LARGE 22 7788950 CAPM LOWER FRONT BRACKET
5 7798903 MICROMETER SCREW BODY 23 7788941 CAPM BOTTOM SPRING ANCHOR
6 7798907 METERING SCREW SM 24 7788928 CAPM POWDER DIE
6 7798904 METERING SCREW LG 25 7187214 CENTURY SPRING
7 7798905 METERING SCREW THIMBLE 26 7109187 HEX LOCK RING
8 7198906 COMPENSATION WASHER 27 7788940 CAPM TOP SPRING ACHOR
9 7181015 "O" RING 28 7788935 CAPM DROP TUBE
10 7181004 SET SCREW 29 7186146 THUMB SCREW
11 7788947 CAPM PIVOT LINK 30 7788936 CAPM SPACER BUSHING
12 7788945 CAPM DRIVE LINK 31 7788948 CAPM CYLINDER LINK
13 7788946 CAPM LONG LINK 32 7109603 HEX NUT 10-32
14 7788949 CAPM BACK BRACKET 33 7788934 CAPM BUSHING RIFLE .22-.270
15 7788916 CAPM LINKAGE NUT 33 7788938 CAPM BUSHING RIFLE 7MM-.45
16 7788944 CAPM UPM DRIVE PIN 33 7788939 CAPM BUSHING PISTOL
17 7187210 BUTTON HEAD 10-32X 1-1/4"

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82350 Bullet Feeder

98927 RangeMaster 750

Accessories for your Pro2000 (not included)

9634 Die Lock Ring Wrench

88877 Die Plate

87540 Lock Out Die 87590 Powder Check Die

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PRECISIONEERED RELOADING EQUIPMENT

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disagree, tell us we want to do something about it!

Customer Service

1-800-533-5000 (US or Canada) or 530-533-5191

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 4:00pm Pacific Time

(hours may vary)

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