Mar 10, 2026

US12571620 - Ammunition press and components thereof

An ammunition press for manufacturing or reloading ammunition cartridges. The ammunition press includes a slide bearing about which the ram of the ammunition press moves to provide smooth operation of the ammunition press. A configurable spent primer system is provided to enable a user to select how they want to collect spent primers or other debris from the ammunition press. According to a user's preference, the ammunition press can also be customized to provide a cam-over or non-cam-over sensation as the user operates the ammunition press. A light is integrated with the ammunition press for illuminating a shell holder that holds the ammunition shells (sometimes called cases). Components of the ammunition press and associated methods are also disclosed.

Assignee: AOB Products Company
Inventors: Shane Ball, Justin Burke, Michael Lindsay, Jarrod Grove, Michael Cottrell, James Tayon, Curtis Smith
Filing date: 2024-01-12

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The patent describes an innovative ammunition press designed for manufacturing or reloading cartridges, featuring a slide bearing for smooth ram movement and a configurable spent primer collection system. Additionally, it allows users to customize their experience with options for cam-over operation and includes integrated lighting for enhanced visibility during use.

Claim 1

1 . An ammunition press comprising: a frame having a base, the base configured to engage a support surface to support the ammunition press on the support surface, the base including a slide bearing, the slide bearing including at least one roller; a die holder supported by the frame and configured to hold a die for performing an operation on an ammunition case; a ram supported by the frame and movably disposed in the slide bearing, the ram movable along a ram axis to bring an ammunition case and the die into contact with one another; and a lever operatively coupled to the ram, the lever being moveable relative to the frame such that movement of the lever moves the ram along the ram axis. a frame having a base, the base configured to engage a support surface to support the ammunition press on the support surface, the base including a slide bearing, the slide bearing including at least one roller; a die holder supported by the frame and configured to hold a die for performing an operation on an ammunition case; a ram supported by the frame and movably disposed in the slide bearing, the ram movable along a ram axis to bring an ammunition case and the die into contact with one another; and a lever operatively coupled to the ram, the lever being moveable relative to the frame such that movement of the lever moves the ram along the ram axis.

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