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atldal
I just started reloading last night. I bought the lee anniversary kit and the problem i have is when i seat the round i seat it in too far. i dont know when to stop applying pressure to the lever. Can anyone help me out. BTW i'm reloading 45 acp
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  • atldal
    I have never reloaded, but am interested in doing so. I was given a RCBS Green Machine that has .357 dies in it. I have read a little about this machine and am confused. Is this machine set for only that caliber and can't be changed. If so is it worth anything if I sell it to get other reloader?

    Thanks,
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  • beantownshootah
    The dies are interchangeable.
    If you want to reload other calibers, you'll need other dies in those calibers.
    You'll need to read a lot more before you can start reloading.
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  • greystone
    Here's a good on-line tutorial w/pics for the beginner. Its a start.
    http://www.reloadbench.com/gloss/guide.html
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  • nononsense
    atldal,

    The Green Machine is a linear progressive press. It was made back in the late 70s and early 80s. It has a rectangular footprint. Powder drop is on the back side of the machine and cases shuttle to the right as they pass through the sizing, priming and powder/seating operations. The big issue with many of them was the primer station. For some strange reason they just wouldn't drop primers with consistency.

    The interchangeability is limited to pistol cartridges, if I remember correctly. The drawback to the design was that most folks could get one cartridge to run good and then try to change cartridges and the failures started.

    This is not a Machine for a beginner.

    This is the Owner's Manual which you can print out:

    http://www.rcbs.com/downloads/instructions/FINAL_GREEN_MACHINE.pdf

    http://www.rcbs.com/general/downloads.aspx

    Best.
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  • rufe-snow
    We use to sell them, back in the early 80's. It's my understanding that RCBS had so much trouble with them, they puled them off the market. I was told at the time, they would trade one of their other reloading press's straight across for a Green Machine, just to get them out of circulation. Because of this I would contact RCBS about it, and see if they still had that program in place. If you're just starting in reloading, a single station press is the way to go rather then a progressive IMHO.
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  • Sky Soldier
    atldal.
    These first responses have saved you many hours of research and aggravation.
    You gotta love this site.
    SS
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  • atldal
    Thanks for all your help. I have an email into RCBS, but haven't heard back from them.

    Shane
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  • CA Jones
    Yes ...some great advice.

    And I have to agree, contact RCBS and see if you can't get a single-stage like a rock-chucker supreme in exchange ...or at least credit to some degree.
    Companies that manufacture reloading equipment are usually pretty good about this kind of thing. I've had some particularly good experiences along
    these lines with Dillon.

    They figure, that if you get into reloading, and they treat you well, you'll be back for more. So, keeping you happy is their investment.

    And, RCBS has other resources for learning to reload.

    This link:
    http://www.rcbs.com/guide/stepbystep.aspx

    ...is as it says ...a good step-by-step guide

    and this link:
    http://wst2.atk.com/anokastream/RCBS/2006/RCBS_Scoutten001.wmv

    ...opens a streaming Windows Media Video file that shows the reloading process ...it lasts about 10 minutes or so.

    You can download that same video here:
    http://glarp.atk.com/videos/RCBS/2006/RCBS_Scoutten001.wmv

    Definitely ask around at local Gun Clubs ...there are many old duffers (and young'uns too) that have the equipment gathering dust in a corner of the basement. Put up a flier or two, it could pay off.

    Good Luck
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  • atldal
    I have been trying to contact RCBS since I posted the original in this group. Their phone listed on the internet has been busy and I have emailed them twice. Any ideas on how to get a hold of them.

    Thanks,
    Shane
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  • CA Jones
    quote:Originally posted by atldal
    I have been trying to contact RCBS since I posted the original in this group. Their phone listed on the internet has been busy and I have emailed them twice. Any ideas on how to get a hold of them.

    Thanks,
    Shane


    You didn't specify the phone number that you dialed, so I'll take the chance of assuming that you tried the toll free 1-800-533-5000 customer service line. I haven't had too many dealings with RCBS support (though the bulk of my reloading equipment is manufactured by RCBS), and am a bit surprised that no one's answering their phone. Though, Obama and Co. are keeping all things "firearm" hopping these days!

    I do know that when I have trouble getting through to a company, I skip the toll free number, and find a local number for them. If you have unlimited long-distance (not too unusual these days), or have "after-hours" free calling time on a cellular plan, that's what I'd try next.

    RCBS, though an individual company, is actually part of a group of companies, all under an ammunition company named ATK ...they produce a lot of military ammo. And they are under Alliant Techsystems Inc., an aerospace/defense company in Minnesota.

    All of these companies are part of the group:

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    www.fusionammo.com
    www.cci-ammunition.com
    www.speer-bullets.com
    www.blazer-ammo.com
    www.speer-ammo.com
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    You probably have this info, but I'll post it anyway:

    RCBS Operations
    605 Oro Dam Blvd
    Oroville, CA 95965
    1-800-533-5000
    rcbs.tech@atk.com

    Use that email address above if it isn't the one that you have tried.

    I have read that contacting them recently has been difficult. However, calling later in the afternoon has shown more success, And, that they have been good with emails. And when the people have finally got a hold of 'em, that customer service has been great. Usually simply replacing anything that's been damaged for free.

    Check this thread ...and notice the dates ...very recent:

    http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=223926

    Good Luck,
    CA Jones
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