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I'm adjusting the height of the shellplate on my 650 - but while the ram is in the bottom resting position, the setscrew for the shellplate bolt is covered by the shellplate advance cam.
Sometimes, when I need to make adjustments to the press mid-loading, I need to elevate the shellplate but not all the to the stable "cammed-over" position. I found that the shellplate can be temporarily supported a few inches above the resting position by placing a 30-06 case beween the press frame and the shellplate. Adjustments can then be made and the case removed, although the shellplate will advance since the cam is activated.
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I'm also wondering if adjustments can be made to the "primer punch support bracket" (part 23 on pg 50) in order to adjust the primer seating depth. Otherwise, why have a bracket in a place that could have less expensively been left as solid press frame?
Topgunner
I'm adjusting the height of the shellplate on my 650 - but while the ram is in the bottom resting position, the setscrew for the shellplate bolt is covered by the shellplate advance cam.
Sometimes, when I need to make adjustments to the press mid-loading, I need to elevate the shellplate but not all the to the stable "cammed-over" position. I found that the shellplate can be temporarily supported a few inches above the resting position by placing a 30-06 case beween the press frame and the shellplate. Adjustments can then be made and the case removed, although the shellplate will advance since the cam is activated.
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I'm also wondering if adjustments can be made to the "primer punch support bracket" (part 23 on pg 50) in order to adjust the primer seating depth. Otherwise, why have a bracket in a place that could have less expensively been left as solid press frame?
Topgunner