INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions are for both the Standard die and the Micrometer die.  The only difference is the Micrometer die doesn’t have the knurled lock ring on top of the stem.

Start by turning the 7/8”-14 split lock-ring on body up to bottom of window.  Screw the die into your press until it stops at the lock-ring, then adjust the die so the bullet window is facing forward, then secure the die into position with the lock-ring and tighten the lock-ring screw.

If you are using a shellholder extension (required for cases shorter than 2.315”), install it into your reloading press ram.  Next, place your case into the shellholder (or the extension, if so equipped) and raise it upward until it comes into contact with bottom of the guide or when the guide just starts to move up into the die window.  Place a bullet in the die window and continue to move the case up to the top of ram travel.  The bullet seating depth (overall cartridge length) can then be set at the proper point by adjusting the stem up or down with the knurled knob on top of the die or with the micrometer thimble.  Tighten the knurled lock ring on top of the stem when desired setting depth has been reached.  It is not necessary to over tighten jam nut.  Again, there is no lock-ring on the Micrometer dies – internal friction will keep the thimble in position.

To change calibers:  Remove stem, loosen set screw at back of die, and slide the guide and spring out of the die body.  Replace the new caliber guide and stem into the die body with the spring between them.  Tighten the set screw until it stops at bottom of the guide groove and back it off ½ turn.  Do not over-tighten the set screw, as the guide needs to slide freely up & down.