Frankford Arsenal Frankford Reloding Press SS 99 Instructions

Model SS-99
Reloading Press
Instructions
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Parts List
Key Part Number Description Quantity
1. 122-921 Link Arm ..................................................2
2. 180-319 Ram............................................................1
3. 194-389 Shellholder Retainer Spring ....................1
4. 303-962 Toggle Block ............................................1
5. 332-821 Handle ......................................................1
6. 367-940 Ball Knob ..................................................1
7. 389-430 1/2”-20 Jam Nut...

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Disclaimer
Since Frankford Arsenal has no control over the choice of reloading components
(ie., cases, bullets, primers, and powder), the manner in which they are assembled,
the use of the press, or the firearms in which the resulting reloaded ammunition
may be used, no responsibility, either expressed or implied, is assumed for the use
of ammunition reloaded with this press.
Mounting and Assembly
Your new Frankford Arsenal reloading press is shipped completely assembled and ready to use
with the...

Die Installation
The  top  of  the  press  frame  is  threaded  to  accept  all  standard  7/8”-14  thread  reloading  dies.
Since die adjustment procedures vary with the brand of dies used, it is recommended that you
first refer to the user instructions provided with your particular die set. 
Once  adjusted,  the  die  lock  ring  (provided  with  the  die)  should  always  be  tightened  to  secure
the  die  in  place.  To  minimize  case  neck  and  bullet  runout,  always  run  an  empty  case  or...

6 Troubleshooting Guide
A summary of common reloading problems and causes are listed below.
Case Insertion
1. Problem: Case will not slide into shellholder.
Possible Cause:
• Dirt in shellholder pocket.
• Damaged shellholder.
• Wrong shellholder.
• Case has bent rim.
• Cases not within SAAMI specs.
• High primer.
Resizing and Decapping
1.  Problem: Case not properly sized.
Possible Cause:
• Sizing die not adjusted correctly.
• Press operating handle not cycled all the way down to stops.
2.  Problem:...

7 Remedy: Guide cases into die. If reforming cases, use case forming dies.
7.  Problem: Scratched or marked cases.
Possible Cause:
• Dirty brass.
• Scratched die.
• Brass or nickel adhering to carbide insert. Use a good bore solvent to dissolve these 
deposits.
8.  Problem: Cases are hard to size and/or squeal during sizing.
Possible Cause:
• Not enough case lubricant used.
• Not enough time allowed for evaporation of carrier for spray type case lubricants.
9. Problem: Stuck case and torn case rims....

8 • Incorrect bullet diameter.
4.  Problem: Inconsistent seating depth.
Possible Cause:
• Variations in case and bullet dimensions.
• Lead or lube buildup in die seating stem.
• Incorrect seating stem for bullet style used.
Crimping
1.  Problem: Cases are over or under crimped, or crimping is not consistent.
Possible Cause:
• Over flared case.
• Die not properly adjusted.
• Variations in case length. 
2.  Problem: Loose bullets.
Possible Cause:
• Over crimping.
• Wrong expander.
• Thin cases.
Limited...