Mark 7 Evolution User manual

MARK 7® RELOADING EVOLUTION USER MANUAL VERSION 2.0, COPYRIGHT 2020
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Mark 7® EvolutionTM
User Manual V 2.0
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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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .........................................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions.............................................................................................................3
Set-Up Procedures
1. Package contents .........................................................................................................................4
2. Unpacking instructions ................................................................................................................5
3. Installing Base Plate Feet .............................................................................................................6
4. Handle Installation and Workbench Mounting ...........................................................................7
5. Case Feeder Installation...............................................................................................................9
6. Installing Case Feeder Spring Flipper Assy.................................................................................11
7. Case Feeder Adapter and Drop Tube Assy.................................................................................12
8. Installing Primer Tube Stack Assy and Low Primer Alarm .........................................................14
9. Powder Measure installation.....................................................................................................16
10. Tool Head Recommended Die Position ...................................................................................16
Operating Instructions
1. Case Feed Univeral Decap or Sizing/Decap - Station 1 and 2....................................................17
2. Swage setup - Station 3..............................................................................................................18
3. Priming seating ..........................................................................................................................18
4. Case Neck Expansion..................................................................................................................19
5. Powder Measure Die hieght and Powder Charge Adjustment..................................................20
6. Setting up Mr.Bulletfeeder and Bullet Drop Assy......................................................................21
7. Bullet Seating/Crimping setup...................................................................................................22
Mark 7 EvolutionTM Recommended Maintenance ...................................................................................23
Shellplate indexing adjustments ...............................................................................................................29
Storage Recommendations........................................................................................................................32
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................32

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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® EvolutionTM are inherently dangerous and may lead to injury and
even death. Actions as a result 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® EvolutionTM while impaired.
WARNING –Never operate the Mark 7® EvolutionTM without using high quality brass and always use
sufficient lubrication on your brass while operating the Mark 7® EvolutionTM.
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 EvolutionTM press is packaged in a single corrugated box (26” X 21” X 16"). The main unit is heavy (60+
lbs.) Please use caution when handling and removing the Main Unit from the packaging.
Item No.
Description
QTY
Item No.
Description
QTY
1
Case Feeder with Caliber Plate
1
21
Main Shaft Crank Key
1
2
Case Feeder Ramp
1
22
3/8"-16 x 4 1/2" Socket Cap Screw
4
3
Case Feeder Spring Flipper Assy
1
23
Base Plate Feet
4
4
Case Feeder Output Spring Assy
1
24
3/8" Screw Washer
4
5
Case Drop Tube
1
25
3/8" Screw Lock Washer
4
6
1/4"-20 x 1/2" Screw
8
26
3/8”-16 Nut
4
7
1/4" Screw Washer
8
27
Spacer 1 1/4" Long
1
8
Case Feed Pole Lower
1
28
Spacer 5/8" Long
1
9
Case Feeder Pole Connector
1
29
5/16" Screw Washer
4
10
Case Feed Pole Upper
1
30
5/16"-24 x 3/4" Screw
4
11
Case Feed Adapter
1
31
Case Feeder Pole Mounting Bracket
2
12
Evolution Main Unit
1
32
3/8"-16 x 2 3/4" Screw
1
13
1/4" -20 x 3/16" Set Screw
2
33
3/8/"-16 x 2" Screw
1
14
Handle
1
34
Zip Tie
4
15
Low Primer Alarm Sensor
1
35
Cable Tie Holder
4
16
Primer Backup Rod
1
36
Case Retention Spring
2
17
Primer Tube Stack Assy
1
37
Shell Plate Retention Spring
2
18
10-32 x 1/2" Flat Head Screw
3
38
1/2" Allen Key
1
19
Mechanical Powder Measure
1
39
AkOffload Bin
1
20
Shaft Handle Adapter
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
11
0
12
0
13
0
14
0
15
0
16
0
18
0
19
0
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
33
28
29
31
32
34
30
17
0
35
36
37
38
39
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Unpacking instructions
Remove the EvolutionTM Main Unit and place on a clean work surface.
WARNING –The Evolution 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 Main Unit and gently raise the Tool Head after
the zip tie has been cut.
Figure 1: Cutting Zip tie securing Tool Head
Once the main unit is unpacked and placed on a workbench the EvolutionTM press can be setup and
fitted with the accessories. We recommend the following setup order:
1. Installing Base Plate Feet........................................................................................................ page 6
2. Handle Installation and Workbench Mounting ...................................................................... page 7
3. Case Feeder Installation ......................................................................................................... page 9
4. Installing Case Feeder Spring Flipper Assy ........................................................................... page 11
5. Case Feeder Adapter and Drop Tube Assy ........................................................................... page 12
6. Installing Primer Tube Stack Assy and Low Primer Alarm ................................................... page 14
7. Powder Measure Installation................................................................................................ page 16
Wrench Interface
Tool Head
Main Shaft
Main Unit

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Installing Base Plate Feet
Thread in Base Plate Feet into Evolution Main Unit Base Plate. Apply grease to the threads for easy
installation.
Figure 2: Installing Base Plate Feet
Evolution Main Unit Base Plate
Base Plate Feet (4X)

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Handle Installation and Workbench Mounting
Next determine the location to mount the Main Unit. We recommend you install the Handle first and
lower the Tool Head to the down position to make sure the Handle clears the leading edge of the bench.
The Handle can be installed on either the right side or left side of the press. Insert Main Shaft Crank Key
into Main Shaft key slot as shown in Figure 3. Slide Shaft Handle Adapter over Crank Key and Main
Shaft. Lock in place with the Set Screws (2X.) Insert the Handle Assy into Handle Adapter and secure in
position with the Set Screw.
Figure 3: Installing Handle Assy
Position the press so the handle, while tool head is in the bottom position, does not contact the leading
edge of the workbench. Using the machine as a template mark the 4-hole locations. For reference the
Set Screw
Main Shaft Crank Key
Main Shaft
Set Screw (2X)
(2x)
Handle Adapter
Handle

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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.
Mark thru hole (4X)
Check for clearance

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Case Feeder Installation
During the initial assembly leave all screws loose. Wait until the entire assembly is together before doing
the final tightening. Install the Case Feeder Mounting Pole Brackets (2X) to the Evolution Main Unit.
Assemble the Case Feed Pole Lower to the Case Feeder Mounting Pole Brackets with the Screws and
Spacers as shown in Figure 5. Assemble the Case Feed Pole Upper to Case Feed Pole Lower using Case
Feed Pole Connector. Tighten all screws.
Figure 5: Case Feeder Pole Mounting Hardware
Upper Pole
Item 7 (8X)
Item 6 (8X) Washer (4X)
Case Feed Pole Connector
Evolution Main Unit
Item 32
Item 33
Case Feed Mounting Pole Bracket (2X)
Item 29 (4X)
Item 30 (4X)
Item 27
Item 28

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Place the Case Feeder with Caliber Plate onto Case Feed Pole Upper and slide it down until it is fully
seated. Insert the Caliber Plate into the bowl as shown below. There are 4 Caliber Plates SM P (Small
Pistol), LG P (Large Pistol), SM R (Small Rifle), LG R (Large Rifle.) Confirm the correct plate is included with
the machine caliber.
Figure 6: Installing the Case Feeder with Caliber Plate
Caliber Plate
)
Case Feeder
)
Case Pole Upper
)