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The Frankford Arsenal #2 Shell Plate is the piece that lets your X-10 progressive press run .45 ACP, and it's built to take the repetitive work of high-volume reloading. It's machined from solid stainless steel so it holds its tolerances through thousands of cycles, and the laser-marked caliber ID keeps things sorted when you've got more than one plate on the bench. If you reload across several cartridges, this is the plate that opens up the .45 ACP side of things along with a handful of case heads that share the same rim dimensions.
Here's a detail worth knowing: the #2 isn't just a .45 ACP plate. Because it's grouped by case head size, this same plate covers .45 ACP along with rifle rounds like .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, .243 Winchester, and .22-250 Remington. That's a nice bonus if you load pistol and rifle on the same press, since one plate carries you across a surprising spread of cartridges that share the same rim.
The integrated bearing is the part your hand will appreciate. It keeps the plate rotating smoothly station to station, which cuts down on the jerky indexing that leads to powder spillage and tipped bullets. On a progressive press that's running full tilt, smooth rotation is what keeps your rounds consistent and your bench clean. The stainless build means it shrugs off the wear that comes with constant case contact, so it stays true over the long haul.
The whole idea behind the X-10 system is quick changeovers, and the shell plate is central to that. Pop the #2 out, drop in another, change your tool head, and you're loading a different cartridge in minutes instead of fussing for an hour. It ships in a hinge-top storage case too, which keeps the plate clean and easy to find when it's not mounted up. If you've already got the X-10 and you're adding .45 ACP to your loading lineup, the #2 is the plate you need.
It's designed for the Frankford Arsenal X-10 progressive press, which you'll also see listed as the F-10 or FX-10. It drops right into that system for quick caliber changes. It is not a universal plate for other brands of presses.
No, the #2 covers several cartridges that share the same case head, including .45 ACP, .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, .243 Winchester, and .22-250 Remington. That makes it a handy plate if you load both pistol and rifle on your X-10. Just match your tool head and dies to whichever cartridge you're running.
The bearing keeps the plate rotating smoothly as it indexes between stations. Smoother rotation reduces powder spillage and bullet tipping, which gives you more consistent rounds and a cleaner bench during high-volume sessions.
Yes, it ships in a hinge-top storage case that keeps the plate clean and organized when it's not mounted on the press. It's a nice touch if you own multiple plates and want to keep them sorted and dust-free.
| UPC | 661120260028 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1135902 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.15 |
| Style | Press Type |
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