Pro 2000
Pro 2000® Auto Index
PROGRESSIVE RELOADING PRESS
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
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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,
Call us at 1-800-533-5000 or 1-530-533-5191
Monday – Thursday 6:30 am – 4:00 pm Pacific Time
(hours may vary)
Or email us at rcbs.tech@atk.com
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 OPERA-
TIONS 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.
RCBS Accessory Base Plate
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.
Photo 1
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3. Install the Pro 2000 handle and
tighten the handle and nut. See
photo 2.
Photo 2
4. Install the Bullet Tray with two 8-
32xl/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 4
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.
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 7
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 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 10
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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 counter-
clockwise 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 counter-
clockwise 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.
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 SET-
UP 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
so the press cams
over center. Set the Die Lock Ring
and you're ready to size.
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