Mark 7 APEX 10 User manual

MARK 7® RELOADING APEX 10 USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0, COPYRIGHT 2021
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Mark 7® APEX 10TM
User Manual V 1.0

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Mark 7® Reloading APEX 10 User Manual version 1.0, Copyright 2021
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .........................................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions................................................................................................................... 3
Set-Up Procedures
1. Package contents.................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Unpacking instructions .........................................................................................................................6
3. Installing Baseplate Riser Spacers.........................................................................................................7
4. Mounting to workbench and Handle installation.................................................................................8
5. Case Feeder Installation......................................................................................................................10
6. Case Feeder Adapter and Drop Tube Assy installation.......................................................................13
7. Case Feeder Droptube and Spring Assy..............................................................................................14
8. Primer Tube Stack Assy and Low Primer Alarm..................................................................................15
9. Powder Measure installation..............................................................................................................17
10. Bullet Feeder installation and setup.................................................................................................18
11. Tool Head Recommended Die positions...........................................................................................19
Operating Instructions:
1. Case feed - Sizing Decapping ..............................................................................................................20
2. Swage setup....................................................................................................................................... .21
3. Priming seating/sizing.........................................................................................................................22
4. Case Neck Expansion...........................................................................................................................24
5. Powder Measure Die Height and Powder Charge adjustment...........................................................24
6. Setting up Mr.Bulletfeeder and Bullet Drop assy (Not Included)...................................................... .25
7. Bullet Seating/Crimping setup............................................................................................................26
Mark 7 APEX 10TM Recommended Maintenance......................................................................................27
Shellplate Indexing adjustments ...............................................................................................................30
Tool Head Removal, Shell Plate Change, Primer Size Change, Swage Rod Change…….…………………………32
Storage Recommendations, Troubleshooting...........................................................................................35
Read this manual. Understand all safety and operating instructions. Failure to comply
with the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury, illness or even death.

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Important Safety Instructions
Read this manual completely prior to installation and operation. Understand all safety and
operating instructions. Failure to comply with the WARNINGS and instructions may result in serious injury
or death. WARNINGS throughout this manual will be symbolized by the yellow WARNING symbols seen
below.
WARNING –Activities using the Mark 7® APEX 10TM are inherently dangerous and may lead to injury and
even death. 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.
WARNING - Mark 7® equipment should only be operated by trained personnel that follow all safety
precautions. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING –Never operate the Mark 7® APEX 10TM while impaired.
WARNING –Never operate the Mark 7® APEX 10TM without using high quality brass and always use
sufficient lubrication on your brass while operating the Mark 7® APEX 10TM.
WARNING –Always wear protective eyewear to protect eyes from being injured. Flying debris may result
when using this equipment. Always wear protective clothing that covers arms, legs and neck to protect
from injury. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that appropriate protective clothing and
equipment are used to provide protection from those hazards to which personnel are exposed or could
be exposed while working with this product. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or even death.

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Packaging Contents
The APEX 10TM press is packaged in a single corrugated box (26” X 21” X 16"). The main unit is
heavy (35+ lbs.) please use caution when handling the package and removing the press core from the
main packaging.
Item No.
Description
QTY
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11" High Speed Case Feeder Assembly
1
2
11" High Speed Case Feeder Plate
1
3
1/2” Allen Key
1
4
Case Feeder Pole Mounting Bracket
2
5
Spacer, 5/8” OD x 1” L
1
6
Spacer, 3/4” OD x 1 ¼” L
1
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Spacer, 3/4” OD x 5/8” L
1
8
Press Base Feet
4
9
3/8"-16 Thread Size, 3-1/2" Long, Partially Threaded, Socket Cap Screw
4
10
3/8"-16 Thread, 2.75" Long, Button Head Hex Screw
1
11
3/8"-16 Thread, 2" Long, Button Head Hex Screw
1
12
5/16”-18 Thread, 1.75" Long, Socket Head Cap Screw
1
13
5/16"-24 Thread, 1" Long, Button Head Hex Screw
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5/16”-18 Thread, .5" Long, Button Head Hex Screw
8
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8-32 Thread, .5” Long, Flat Socket Head Screw
2
16
3/8" Lock Washer, Stainless Steel
4
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3/8" Screw Size, 0.406" ID, 0.875" OD, Standard Washer
4
18
5/16” Screw Size, .344” ID, 0.6875” OD, Standard Washer
8
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5/16”-18 Hex Nut
1
20
3/8"-16 Lock Nut
4
21
Lyman Pro Universal Hold Down Die
1
22
Primer Offload Clear Hose
1
23
Case Feeder Output Spring, Small
1
24
Case Feeder Output Spring, Large
1
25
Pole Adapter
1
26
Case Feeder Upper Pole
1
27
Case Feeder Lower Pole
1
28
Primer Back Up Rod
1
29
Low Primer Sensor
1
30
Primer Tube Inner, Small
1
31
Primer Tube Inner, Large
1
32
Primer Tube Cap
1
33
Primer Tube Outer
1
34
Apex Press Main Unit
1
35
Handle Assembly
1
36
Handle Adapter
1
37
Main Shaft Crank Key
1
38
Set Screw 3/8"-24 Thread, 1/2" Long
1
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Set Screw 1/4"-20 Thread, 3/16" Long
2
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Mechanical Powder Measure
1
41
Offload Bin
1
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Case Feed Adapter
1
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Case Feeder Powder Cord
1
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Primer Pick Up Tube, Small
1
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Primer Pick Up Tube, Large
1
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Swage Rod Upper*
1
47
Primer Punch*
1
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Shuttle Primer Disc*
1
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Primer Tube Base
1
50
Primer Bushing*
1
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Case Drop Tube - Large
1
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Case Drop Tube - Small
1
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Shell Plate Retention Spring
5
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Fastener-Mount Cable Tie Holder
4
55
Case Retention Spring
2
*One size installed on press, other size separate.

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Unpacking instructions:
Remove the APEX 10TM 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” wrench on the main shaft to secure the press and gently raise the Tool Head after the
zip tie has been cut.
Figure 1: Cutting Zip tie securing Tool Head
11/16” Wrench
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Once the main unit is unpacked and placed on a workbench the APEX 10TM 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. Case Feeder and Pole Installation ....................................................................................................... page 10
4. Case Feeder Adapter and Drop Tube Assy Installation ....................................................................... page 13
5. Installing Primer Tube Stack and Low Primer Sensor ..........................................................................page 15
6. Powder Measure Installation .............................................................................................................. page 17
7. Mr. Bulletfeeder Installation and Setup ..............................................................................................page 18
1. Installing Base Plate Risers spacers
Thread in the 4 baseplate risers into the bottom of the press. Apply grease to the threads for easy
installation.
Figure 2: Installing Baseplate Riser Feet

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2. Mounting to workbench and Handle installation
Next determine the location to mount the press on your reloading workbench. We recommend
installing the handle first and lower the Tool Head to the down position to make sure the handle clears
the leading edge of the bench. To install the handle first insert the shaft key as shown in the figure
below then slide on the handle shaft adapter and lock in place with the 2 x ¼”-20 set screws. Insert the
handle and secure in position with the 3/8” Set screw. The handle can be installed on either the right
side or left side of the press.
Figure 3: Installing Handle Assy (Note: can be installed on either right or left side)
Handle Assy
Handle Adapter
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Position the press so the handle does not contact the leading edge of the workbench, while tool
head is in the bottom position. Using the machine as a template mark the 4-hole locations. For reference
the baseplate mounting holes are 5” square and need be large enough to clear a 3/8 -16 socket head
screw. Mounting hardware is provided with the press.
Figure 4: Mount to workbench with the machine orientated as shown.
Workbench Mounting
Hardware
Gap between handle
and benchtop

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3. 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.
Wait until the entire assembly is together before doing the final tightening.
Figure 5: Case Feeder Pole Mounting Hardware
1 ¼” Spacer
Lower Pole
Pole Brackets
Pole Connector
Upper Pole
5/8” Spacer