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- Page 1 Mark 7® APEX 10 User Manual V 1.0 MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Recommended Maintenance ..................27 Shellplate Indexing adjustments ....................... 30 Tool Head Removal, Shell Plate Change, Primer Size Change, Swage Rod Change…….…………………………32 Storage Recommendations, Troubleshooting ................... 35 Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Actions because of using the Mark 7® product are solely the responsibility of the user – if you get injured through the reloading process or through the use of ammunition as a result of the reloading process it is your fault. -
Page 4: Package Contents
3/8"-16 Thread, 2.75" Long, Button Head Hex Screw 3/8"-16 Thread, 2" Long, Button Head Hex Screw 5/16”-18 Thread, 1.75" Long, Socket Head Cap Screw 5/16"-24 Thread, 1" Long, Button Head Hex Screw Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved... - Page 5 Case Drop Tube - Large Case Drop Tube - Small Shell Plate Retention Spring Fastener-Mount Cable Tie Holder Case Retention Spring *One size installed on press, other size separate. MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Page 6: Unpacking Instructions
Press Core and place on a clean work surface. WARNING – The APEX 10 is shipped with the Tool Head in the down position secured with a zip tie. The Tool Head is spring loaded with a heavy-duty spring. Before cutting the zip-tie place an 11/16”... -
Page 7: Installing Baseplate Riser Spacers
Once the main unit is unpacked and placed on a workbench the APEX 10 press can be setup a fitted with the accessories. We recommend the following setup order: 1. Installing Base Plate Risers Spacers ....................... page 7 2. Mounting to workbench and Handle Installation ................. page 8 3. -
Page 8: Mounting To Workbench And Handle Installation
Handle Assy Handle Adapter Shaft Key Figure 3: Installing Handle Assy (Note: can be installed on either right or left side) Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved... - Page 9 Mounting hardware is provided with the press. Gap between handle and benchtop Workbench Mounting Hardware Figure 4: Mount to workbench with the machine orientated as shown. MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Page 10: Case Feeder Installation
Remove the poles and associated hardware from the packaging. Start with installing the pole brackets to the APEX 10 Press (Qty 2). Then install the lower pole to the brackets with the 3/8” screws and 1 ¼” and 5/8” spacers as shown in figure below. Using the pole connector join the two poles together. - Page 11 Case Feeder Plate (Caliber Specific) Case Feeder Bowl Figure 6: Installing the Case Feeder and plate MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
- Page 12 The opening may need to vary depending on case length and motor speed. Case Feeder Door Adjustment Case Feeder Funnel Adjustment Figure 7: Adjusting Case Feeder Outputs Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved...
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Page 13: Case Feeder Adapter And Drop Tube Assy Installation
Upper Housing. The Case Feed Adapter is designed to rotate out 90 degrees for quick removal of cases in the Drop Tube assy. Drop Tube (O-ring facing down) Mounting Hardware Figure 8: Case Feed Adapter installation. MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... -
Page 14: Case Feeder Droptube And Spring Assy
The “bayonet” style funnel attachment makes the Feeder Spring easy to remove and attach, simply slide it over the lugs and turn slightly. Case Feeder Spring Assy Figure 9: Case Feeder Assy Installed Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved... -
Page 15: Primer Tube Stack Assy And Low Primer Alarm
Using the mounting hardware provided 8-32 flat head screws (QTY 2) mount the primer tube assembly to the primer housing. Primer Tube Assy Mounting Hardware Figure 10: Installing Primer Tube Assy MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... - Page 16 Install the PrimerSense® onto the primer tube assembly. Then install the primer back up rod. Once the sensor is oriented in the desired position tighten the setscrew to lock in place. Note: If connecting the APEX 10™ to an autodrive platform remove the battery before powering on the machine.
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Page 17: Powder Measure Installation
Figure 15. Final die adjustment and tightening will be performed later. MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... -
Page 18: Bullet Feeder Installation And Setup
Install the bullet drop tube assembly in station #8. The spring may be required to be cut down for proper bullet feeding. Figure 14: APEX 10 with Mr.Bulletfeeder installed Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved... -
Page 19: Tool Head Recommended Die Positions
Tool Head Recommended Die Positions With 9 available Tool Head die locations there are many setups the Apex 10 can be configured/customized for to achieve your loading/processing requirements. We recommend the following setup for standard processing and loading in one pass. -
Page 20: Operating Instructions
Remove the cases from the shell plate and move the Tool head to the down position. Thread the decapping die down until it lightly touches the shell plate. Lock the die in position. Connect the spent primer offloading hose. Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved... -
Page 21: Swage Setup
2. Swage Setup– Station 3 The APEX 10™ is shipped with the swage rod fully backed off in the down position. We recommend cutting an empty case in half (cross-section) and insert it into the shell plate in station 3. -
Page 22: Priming Seating/Sizing
Remove the two screws holding the primer tube base to the priming unit and carefully slide it to the right. Primers can be dropped out into your hand or a container. Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved... - Page 23 WARNING – Never install more than 100 Primers at once. Always wear protective eyewear and hearing protection when loading primers into the machine and loading. Activities using the Mark 7® APEX 10 are inherently dangerous and may lead to injury and even death.
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Page 24: Case Neck Expansion
Tool Head to the top of the stoke. • Check the die nut and adjustment charge nut for tightness. Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved... -
Page 25: Setting Up Mr.bulletfeeder And Bullet Drop Assy (Not Included)
Adjust the bulletfeeder drop tube assembly so that a single bullet drops when it encounters a case. If more than one bullet drops it’s likely the drop tube assembly is adjusted too low in the Tool Head. MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... -
Page 26: Bullet Seating/Crimping Setup
10 spring retaining clamp retains the round in station 10 – to remove a casing manually rotate the shell plate a few degrees, remove the case and then rotate it back into position. Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved... -
Page 27: Mark 7 Apex 10 Tm Recommended Maintenance
Guide Pin (lightweight oil) Under shell plate lock nut Case Feed Cam (multipurpose grease) (lightweight oil) Primer Rocker (multipurpose grease) Swage (Moly grease) Figure 19: Grease Points MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... - Page 28 Figure 20: Main Bearing right and Crank grease points Internal Guide Rod (lightweight oil) Main Bearing left (multipurpose grease) (use syringe) Protective Shield Figure 21: Main Bearing left and Internal Guide Rod lubrication points Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved...
- Page 29 Under shell plate lock nut Figure 22: Tool Head lubrication points (multipurpose grease) Primer Punch (multipurpose grease) Rocker (multipurpose) (use syringe) Figure 23: Priming lubrication points MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Page 30: Shellplate Indexing Adjustments
Turn the screw about a 1/8 turn at a time and cycle the press to check for alignment of the plate and alignment pins. Make this adjustment with no cases on the shell plate. Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved... - Page 31 Index Pawl Adjustment Location Figure 25: Index Pawl Adjustment Location (left side of machine) MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Page 32: Tool Head Removal, Shell Plate Change, Primer Size Change, Swage Rod Change
Also change the primer tube installed inside the shield. See Diagrams on next page. Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved... - Page 33 Figure 26: Primer Component removal Figure 27: Primer Punch removal MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
- Page 34 Note: the swage rod for small primers is engraved with a “3” and the rod for large primers is engraved with a “4”. Slide the swage rod into the press and reassemble in reverse order. Figure 28: Swage Rod removal Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021 All rights reserved...
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Page 35: Storage Recommendations, Troubleshooting
Refer to the knowledge base section on our website under SUPPORT for troubleshooting articles relating to setup and operation. http://www.markvii-loading.com/ Mark 7 ® Digital Community at www.markvii-loading.com Please contact us for technical support Phone: 1-888-462-7577 Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm, ET, M–F MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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What lube do you use for the tool head guide rods and main shaft on the Apex 10. Also, I can’t get the case feed plastic sleeve to go into the aluminum housing, same with the powder measure hopper.