Lyman All-American 8 Manual

Instruction Guide
for
All-American 8TM Turret Press
VictoryTM Single Stage Press
IdealTM C-Frame Press
BrassSmithTM Powder Measure

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All-American 8TM Turret Press

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Brass Smith All-American 8 Reloading Press
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lyman All- American 8 Reloading Press. Please read
over all instructions prior to use.
Parts Diagram
1 Body ................... 7990510
2 Toggle .................. 7726225
3 Link, Straight ............ 7991470
4 Link Pin................. 7726215
5 Link Pin Clip............7726220P
6 Turret ................... 7726160
7 Turret Bushing ........... 7991452
8 Turret Bolt Washer ........ 7991451
9 Turret Bolt ............... 7991450
10 Turret Ball Detent ......... 2990730
11 Turret Ball Detent Spring ... 2990738
12 Turret Handle ............ 7991465
13 Ram .................... 7726230
14 Shell-Holder Clip ......... 7726109
15 Ram Pin................. 7726232
16 Set Screw................ 7726464
17 Handle .................. 7726114
18 Handle Jam Nut........... 7726218
19 Primer Catcher ........... 7726219

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Unpacking and Assembly
1. Remove press from packaging, ensure all parts are present.
• Assembled All- American 8 Press (1)
• Handle with knob and jam nut (1)
• Primer Catcher (1)
• Primer Feed body (1)
• 10-32 mounting screws (3)
• Large Brass Primer Tuber with Cotter Pin (1)
• Small Brass Primer Tube with Cotter Pin (1)
• Small Primer Sleeve/Punch with spring.
This is installed in primer feed body from the factory
• Large Primer Sleeve/Punch with spring (1)
• Steel Blast Shield (1)
• 5/32nd Hex wrench (1)
• 1/16th Hex Wrench (1)
• Instruction Manual (1)
• Turret Handle (1)
2. Place press on reloading bench or other flat surface to make assembly easier.
3. Thread handle in toggle and tighten jam nut.
Press set up and use
1. Bolt press firmly to bench.
2. Insert shell holder into the slot at the top of the ram. It will snap into place.
3. Die set up; Follow your die manufacturers set up instructions for your particular die set.
4. To remove turret use a 7/8th socket or insert a screwdriver through hole in turret bolt.
Straight Line Primer Feed set up Instructions
1. Locate Primer Feed Body and three mounting screws. (photo 1)
2. The primer feed body comes with the small primer punch
installed at the factory. If you wish to install the large primer
punch prior to mounting the primer feed body to the press, you
have to unthread the knurled knob, remove spring and pull the
priming arm out of housing. Loosen the small set screw at the
bottom of the punch and remove small primer punch and install
the large primer punch.
3. Reinstall arm through the primer feed body, slide on spring and thread on knurled knob.
4. Place primer feed onto the press body and install the three mounting screws.
5. To load primers into the large or small brass primer tubes follow these steps; all primers to be
loaded into tube must be positioned with the anvil side down and smooth side up.
6. Making sure the cotter pin is installed into the brass primer tube. Take the split end of the
primer tube and place it over a primer and gently push down, the primer will snap into the tube
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and hold there. Continue to press primers into the tube until full, approxi-
mately 50 primers.
7. Place the silver collared end of the tube into the primer feed body and
press firmly into housing to seat tube. (photo 2)
8. Remove cotter pin and primers will be ready to feed. Place blast shield
over brass tube and seat into primer feed body. (photo 3)
9. Place spent primer catcher onto press (photo 4)
Using the Straight Line Primer Feed
1. Before you can prime the first case, you will need to load a primer into the
primer punch/cup. Pull back on the knurled knob approximately 3/16ths
of an inch, this will drop a primer into the cup.
2. Lower the press ram until the slot in the ram (just below the shell holder)
is directly in front of the priming arm. Push the priming arm forward and
into the slot. Hold it in this position.
3. Push handle up to lower the ram and seat the primer, then release priming
arm and remove primed shell.
4. You will need to pull the knurled knob back approximately 3/16ths of an
inch each time in order to drop a primer into the primer punch/cup.
NOTE: The priming arm can be used either with the spring assist or without
it.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Your Lyman All-American 8 Press has been designed to give you years of trouble free service,
but some preventive maintenance is required.
Before using your press, apply a light film of powdered graphite to the bearing surfaces of all
moving parts. Pay particular attention to the sides of the ram. Thin oil can also be used for this
purpose but powdered graphite is recommended.
To clean your press, use a lightly dampened cloth and wipe the press free of dirt, and contamina-
tion from the press after every use.
Check tightness of turret bolt prior to starting a reloading session, and periodically check during
the reloading session.
Trouble Shooting
Here are some simple troubleshooting tips.
Shell holder loose or falling out.
Make sure shell holder clip is installed on ram.
Handle loose
Make sure handle is threaded completely into toggle and silver jam nut is tight against toggle.
Sticky or Tight Ram
Make sure ram is free of dirt. Use damp cloth to wipe ram, then dry ram and add a thin film
of powdered graphite to the ram.
Inspect ram to insure no spent primers are jammed between ram and press body or linkage.
Remove any spent primers from linkage.
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VictoryTM Single Stage Press

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Brass Smith Victory Reloading Press
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lyman Victory Reloading Press. Please read over all
instructions prior to use.
Parts Diagram
1 Body ................... 7726200
2 Toggle .................. 7726225
3 Link, Straight ............ 7991470
4 Link Pin................. 7726215
5 Link Pin Clip............7726220P
6 Ram .................... 7726230
7 Shell-Holder Clip ......... 7726109
8 Ram Pin................. 7726232
9 Set Screw................ 7726464
10 Handle .................. 7726114
11 Handle Jam Nut........... 7726218
12 Primer Catcher ........... 7726219

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Unpacking and Assembly
1. Remove press from packaging, ensure all parts are present.
• Assembled Victory Press (1)
• Handle with knob and jam nut (1)
• Primer Catcher (1)
• Primer Feed body (1)
• 10-32 mounting screws (3)
• Large Brass Primer Tube with Cotter Pin (1)
• Small Brass Primer Tube with Cotter Pin (1)
• Steel Blast Shield (1)
• Small Primer Sleeve/Punch with spring.
This is installed in primer feed body from the factory (1)
• Large Primer Sleeve/Punch with spring (1)
• 5/32nd Hex wrench (1)
• 1/16th Hex Wrench (1)
• Instruction Manual (1)
2. Place press on reloading bench or other flat surface to make assembly easier.
3. Thread handle in toggle and tighten jam nut.
Press set up and use
1. Bolt press firmly to bench.
2. Insert shell holder into the slot at the top of the ram. It will snap into place.
3. Die set up; Follow your die manufacturers set up instructions for your particular die set.
Straight Line Primer Feed set up Instructions
1. Locate Primer Feed Body and three mounting screws. (photo 1)
2. The primer feed body comes with the small primer punch
installed at the factory. If you wish to install the large primer
punch prior to mounting the primer feed body to the press, you
have to unthread the knurled knob, remove spring and pull the
priming arm out of housing. Loosen the small set screw at the
bottom of the punch and remove small primer punch and install
the large primer punch.
3. Reinstall arm through the primer feed body, slide on spring and
thread on knurled knob.
4. Place primer feed onto the press body and install the three mounting screws.
5. To load primers into the large or small brass primer tubes follow these steps; all primers to be
loaded into tube must be positioned with the anvil side down and smooth side up.
6. Making sure the cotter pin is installed into the brass primer tube. Take the split end of the
primer tube and place it over a primer and gently push down, the primer will snap into the tube
and hold there. Continue to press primers into the tube until full, approximately 50 primers.
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7. Place the silver collared end of the tube into the primer feed body and
press firmly into housing to seat tube. (photo 2)
8. Remove cotter pin and primers will be ready to feed. Place blast shield
over brass tube and seat into primer feed body. (photo 3)
9. Place spent primer catcher onto press (photo 4)
Using the Straight Line Primer Feed
1. Before you can prime the first case, you will need to load a primer into
the primer punch/cup. Pull back on the knurled knob approximately
3/16ths of an inch, this will drop a primer into the cup.
2. Lower the press ram until the slot in the ram (just below the shell holder)
is directly in front of the priming arm. Push the priming arm forward and
into the slot. Hold it in this position.
3. Push the press handle forward to lower the ram and seat the primer, then
raise the ram slightly and release the priming arm. Remove primed shell.
4. You will need to pull the knurled knob back approximately 3/16ths of an
inch each time in order to drop a primer into the primer punch/cup.
NOTE: The priming arm can be used either with the spring assist or without
it.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Your Lyman Victory Press has been designed to give you years of trouble
free service, but some preventive maintenance is required.
Before using your press, apply a light film of powdered graphite to the bearing surfaces of all
moving parts. Pay particular attention to the sides of the ram. Thin oil can also be used for this
purpose but powdered graphite is recommended.
To clean your press, use a lightly dampened cloth and wipe the press free of dirt, and contamina-
tion from the press after every use.
Trouble Shooting
Here are some simple troubleshooting tips.
Shell holder loose or falling out.
Make sure shell holder clip is installed on ram.
Handle loose
Make sure handle is threaded completely into toggle and silver jam nut is tight against toggle.
Sticky or Tight Ram
Make sure ram is free of dirt. Use damp cloth to wipe ram, then dry ram and add a thin film
of powdered graphite to the ram.
Inspect ram to insure no spent primers are jammed between ram and press body or linkage.
Remove any spent primers from linkage.
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Brass Smith Primer Feed
Parts Diagram
1 Primer Feed Body ......... 7726135
2 Primer Feed Arm.......... 7726139
3 Arm Return Spring ........ 7726141
4 Arm Push Knob........... 7726140
5 Punch Sleeve Spring ....... 7992920
6 Large Punch Sleeve........ 7992918
7 Large Primer Punch ....... 7726130
8 Small Punch Sleeve........ 7992919
9 Small Primer Punch ....... 7726131
10 Punch Set Screw .......... 7726148
11 Mounting Screw .......... 7726147
12 Blast Shield .............. 7726138
13 Primer Tube, Small ........ 7726142
14 Primer Tube, Large ........ 7726143
15 Primer Tube Clip.......... 7726144
16 Blast Shield Adapter ....... 7726136
17 Adapter O-Ring........... 7726137
18 Primer Stop Plunger ....... 7726146
19 Plunger Spring............ 7726145
20 Plunger Set-Screw......... 7994418

IdealTM C-Frame Press
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Brass Smith Ideal Reloading Press
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lyman Ideal Reloading Press. Please read over all
instructions prior to use.
Parts Diagram
1 Body ................... 7726450
2 Toggle .................. 7726452
3 Link, Curved ............. 7726454
4 Shoulder Screw ........... 7726456
5 Ram .................... 7726458
6 Shell-Holder Clip ......... 7726109
7 Ram Pin................. 7726462
8 Set Screw................ 7726464
9 Handle .................. 7726461
10 Handle Jam Nut........... 7726466
11 Primer Catcher ........... 7726468

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Unpacking and Assembly
1. Remove press from packaging, ensure all parts are present;
• Press body (1)
• Ram, toggle, linkage assembly (1)
• Shoulder bolts (4)
• Handle (1)
• Spent Primer Cup (1)
• 5/16ths Hex Wrench (1)
• Instruction manual (1)
• Packet of Thread Lock (1)
2. Place press body on reloading bench or other flat surface to
make assembly easier.
3. Insert ram through bottom of press body. (photo 1)
4. Place a small drop of the supplied thread lock onto the two
shoulder bolt threads. Insert top two shoulder bolts through links
and thread into mounting holes on the press body. NOTE: You
will need to hold the ram in place until at least one shoulder bolt
is fully installed. Tighten shoulder bolts until snug. (photo 2)
5. Thread handle into toggle and tighten jam nut. (photo 3)
6. Place primer catcher onto press. (photo 4)
Set Up and Use
1. Bolt press firmly to bench. The press body can be used as a tem-
plate for the bolt pattern and spacing.
2. Insert shell holder into ram
3. Die set up; Follow your die manufactures set up instructions for
your particular die or die set.
Your Lyman Ideal Reloading Press is now ready for use.
Maintenance and Trouble Shooting
Before using your press, apply a light film of powdered graphite to
the bearing surfaces of all moving parts. Pay particular attention to
the sides of the ram. Thin oil can also be used for this purpose but
powdered graphite is recommended.
To clean your press, use a lightly dampened cloth and wipe the
press free of dirt, and contamination from the press after every use.
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Trouble Shooting
Your Lyman Ideal Press has been designed for years of trouble free use. Here are some simple
troubleshooting tips.
Shell holder loose or falling out.
Make sure shell holder clip is installed on ram.
Handle loose.
Make sure handle is threaded completely into toggle and silver jam nut is tight against toggle.
Sticky or Tight Ram
Make sure ram is free of dirt. Use damp cloth to wipe ram, then dry ram and add a thin film
of powdered graphite to the ram.
Inspect ram to insure no spent primers are jammed between ram and press body or linkage.
Remove any spent primers from linkage.
Excessive side to side play on handle;
Inspect and re-tighten any of the four shoulder bolts on linkage. Tighten shoulder bolts
snuggly, if problem continues add a small amount of blue (non-permanent) thread locker
to the shoulder bolt threads and tighten shoulder bolts.

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Brass SmithTM Powder Measure

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Brass Smith Powder Measure
Overview
Lyman’s Brass Smith Powder Measure is unmatched for value, features and performance!
Whether dropping charges for small pistol cases or large rifle cases, this measure gives consis-
tent and accurate performance. The CNC machined steel metering cylinder features a microm-
eter adjustable thimble with reference lines so resetting the measure is easy. The reservoir is
equipped with a powder baffle which maintains a consistent powder level for top accuracy. The
cylinder also allows for the handle to be positioned on either side for true ambidextrous use, plus
it can be positioned at different angles for maximum user comfort. The measure body is machine
with a 7/8”x14 thread to fit all standard presses and stands. It also includes two drop tubes to
cover the full range of calibers.
1 Body ......................7767720
2 Rotor ......................7767721
3 Meter Tube .................7767722
4 Plunger O-Ring ..............7767732
5 Plunger ....................7767724
6 Meter Knob .................7767723
7 Coarse Adjustment Lock Screw .7767733
8 Rotor Arm ..................7767725
9 Handle Screw ...............7767726
10 Handle Knob ................7767727
11 Rotor Arm Screws............7994387
12 Drop Tube Adapter ...........7767729
13 Hex Lock Ring with Set Screw 7990119P
14 Drop Tube Lock Screw........7767728
15 Case Adapter, Large ..........7767731
16 Case Adapter, Small ..........7767730
17 Reservoir cap................7990294
18 Reservoir Tube .............7998298P
19 Powder Baffle ...............7990263

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Clean the Measure
After unpacking the Brass Smith Powder Measure, the entire unit should be thoroughly cleaned
to remove any oil or preservatives that cause powder to stick. We recommend the use of alcohol
on patches or soft cloths. It is recommended to disassembling the metering cylinder by loosening
the brass thumb screw and removing the outer knurled sleeve by unthreading it fully. Next pull
the center plunger out of the unit. This will allow access to the inside of the metering cylinder. A
patch on a cleaning rod would works well to clean inside this cylinder. Reassemble the metering
cylinder by pushing the plunger back up inside the cylinder and position the flat side with refer-
ence lines facing up. Then screw the knurled sleeve back onto the metering cylinder. Gently try
to rotate the metering cylinder. If it does not turn easily, the plunger is in too deep. Pull it down-
wards slightly to correct this.
Setting up the Measure
Attach the handle to the powder drum with the two supplied screws. Note that the handle can be
positioned for either right or left hand operation, as well as at several different angles. Most users
will find that positioning the handle so that it is in line with the metering cylinder will provide
the most comfortable operation. Next, select the drop tube adapter for the caliber that you are
loading. Two are supplied, one small and one large. The small adapter will work with 204 to 25
caliber cases. Above that, use the large adapter. Thread it into the bottom of the 7/8”x14 drop
tube and thread the drop tube into your press or powder measure stand. Place the body of the
measure onto the drop tube and lock it in place with the large thumb screw. Note that there are
dimples around the outside of the drop. Make sure that the thumb screw enters one of the dim-
ples when it is tightened.
Warning: This powder measure is NOT designed or recommended
for use with black powder. Only smokeless powder should be used!
Setting the Charge Weight
The measure can be adjusted for charges of approximately 1.0 grains up to around 130 grains.
To adjust the metering cylinder for most pistol loads, make sure the brass thumb screw is tight
and slowly unthread the outer sleeve. Drop charges at various points and check them on a scale.
Adjust the sleeve in or out as needed to bring your charge to the desired weight. For rifle charges,
the center plunger will need to be pulled downwards in the metering cylinder. Note that there are
reference lines on the plunger. Loosen the brass thumb screw and pull the plunger down one line
at a time, then re-tighten the thumb screw. Drop charges and check them on a scale. Fine tune
the charge weight by threading the outer sleeve in and out. If the proper charge weight cannot be
reached by adjusting the outer sleeve, loosen the thumb screw and pull the plunger down another
line. Then re-tighten the thumb screw. Please note that the plunger is only a coarse adjustment.
All fine tuning of your charges will be done with the outer sleeve. Always verify charges with a
scale after making any adjustments! We recommend dropping and weighing 10 charges to verify
the proper charge weight is being dropped before loading cases.

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Charging the Shell
Once your charge weight is set, place a case against the funnel mouth of the drop tube adapter
and work the handle of the measure. Note that the charge drops when the handle is in the up
position. When working the handle, it is important to move the handle fully up and down so that
the metering cylinder makes firm contact with its stop points. Do not short stroke the handle!
Making contact with the stop points each time will produce consistent powder drops.
Notes on Powder Measure Usage
All powder measures are of a basic design and the operator must acquire the knack of using one
for best results. You will notice that fine-grained powders will measure easily and accurately,
while coarse grained powders can be more difficult to drop accurately. This is because the coarse
grain powder will often get caught between the edge of the metering cylinder and the measure’s
body, and will cause considerable resistance as the granules are cut. Remember, the handle must
be moved uniformly and consistently each time to achieve accurate charges. WARNING: Use
caution when dropping charges of stick powder with the small drop tube adapter as it is possible
for powder to “bridge” and cause some of the charge to remain in the tube. This could produce a
squib load. Also, if another charge is then dropped, the powder that remained in the tube, as well
as the additional charge may all go into the case causing an overcharge.
VISIBLY VERIFY THAT ALL CHARGES ARE THE SAME HEIGHT IN THE CASES
BEFORE SEATING BULLETS!

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its associated brands. Your Lyman Product has been produced under rigid standards of manufac-
ture and inspection and are warranted against material defects and workmanship.
Products which are manufactured by Lyman Products are covered by a LIMITED LIFETIME
WARRANTY. This warranty is extended only to the original consumer purchaser. All Lyman
products are intended for non-commercial use by hobbyists. Any other use of these products will
void the warranty. Should you believe that your product is defective in material or workmanship
you must return the product to Lyman Products Corporation postage paid for evaluation. (See
Return Policy) If the returning defective product meets the criteria of this warranty the product
will be repaired or replaced at Lyman Products’ option at no charge, parts and labor are included.
Lyman reloading tools and accessories are warranted against defective materials and workman-
ship only. This warranty is void if the product:
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not arising out of defects in material or workmanship;
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