Working With Cartridge Cases - RCBS M500 Product Instructions

• Stay alert. Reload only when you can give your undivided attention. Do not reload when tired, ill,
rushed or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Because RCBS has no control over the choice, assembly or use of components or other reloading
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equipment, RCBS assumes no liability, expressed or implied, for the use of ammunition reloaded
with this product.
LOADING DATA
Use only laboratory tested reloading data. We highly recommend the current Speer
Manual.
OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS ABOUT THE USE OF MAXIMUM LISTED LOADS.

WORkING WITh CARTRIDGE CASES

• Examine empty cases to be sure they are in good condition before reloading. Thin, split,
deformed, or badly corroded or pitted cases may be structurally weak, and result in a dangerous
condition. Pay particular attention to splits in the mouth, separation between the case and the
head, and dents in the shoulder.
• Do not store cartridge cases or ammunition near harsh chemicals such as gasoline, household
cleaners or cat urine. The fumes can weaken the metal and present a dangerous condition.
• Do not clean cases with chemicals other than those specifically designed for the purpose.
• Do not attempt to clean loaded ammunition or primed cases. Doing so can cause corrosion, and
weaken the case, or cause a misfire/hangfire condition.
• Ensure cases have proper primer pocket sizes; remove primer staking/crimp if necessary.
Attempting to seat a primer into an undersized pocket or pocket with staking/crimping can result
in detonation.
• Do not ream out or enlarge flash holes of cartridge cases. This may change the ignition rate and
result in dangerous pressures.
• Resize and trim fired cases to ensure reliable chambering and obtain proper bullet tension and
crimp.
• Never attempt to guess at the identity of your ammunition.
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