Apex Mark 7 Auto reloading setup with AutoDrive

The Mark 7 Apex 10 (often referred to as the Apex) is a commercial-grade progressive press designed for high-volume reloading and precision. Given your specific setup—lightly used (200 rounds) and configured for 9mm—it is essentially in "break-in" condition.

Here are the key details and features of that specific unit:

Core Mechanical Features

10-Station Tool Head: The standout feature. Having 10 stations allows you to perform every step in a single pass without compromise. A typical 9mm setup uses them as follows:

Case Feed

Sizing/Decapping

Swaging (removes primer pocket crimps)

Primer Seating (with hold-down)

Case Flare

Powder Drop

Powder Check

Bullet Dropper

Seating

Crimping

On-Press Swaging: Unlike many hobbyist presses, the Apex includes a built-in swaging station. This is vital if you ever reload 9mm military brass with crimped primer pockets.

Cast Iron Construction: The tool head and chassis are made of heavy-duty cast iron, providing much better stability and tighter tolerances than aluminum alternatives.

Ambidextrous Operation: The handle can be mounted on either the left or right side, and its ergonomic design reduces fatigue during long sessions.

9mm Setup Components

High-Speed Case Feeder: Includes an 11-inch all-metal case collator with variable speed control and a proximity sensor to prevent over-feeding.

Shuttle Disk Priming: Uses a rotary shuttle system rather than a slide bar, which significantly reduces the "clunkiness" and priming jams common in older progressive presses.

9mm Die Compatibility: While Mark 7 sells high-end "Pro" dies, the Apex is compatible with standard $7/8"-14$ threaded dies from other manufacturers (Dillon, Hornady, RCBS).

Shellplate & Inserter: This unit is specifically timed and equipped with the 9mm/38 Super shellplate and the corresponding case inserter block.

Condition & Performance

Usage State: At 200 rounds, the press is still in its "factory fresh" phase. Most users find that Mark 7 presses require a "bedding-in" period of roughly 500–1,000 rounds to fully smooth out the indexing and primer shuttle movement.

Manual Throughput: Even in manual mode (without an Autodrive), this setup is capable of producing 1,200 rounds per hour once you find your rhythm.

 Autodrive transforms the Apex from a manual labor machine into a professional-grade automated factory. Since yours is barely used, the digital clutch and motor components are essentially brand new.

Here are the bulleted details for the Autodrive-equipped setup:

Performance & Automation

Production Speed: Capable of up to 3,500 rounds per hour. Even at conservative "match-grade" speeds, it consistently produces 1,500–2,000 rounds per hour without physical fatigue.

1.5 HP High-Torque Motor: Uses a heavy-duty motor and a maintenance-free timing belt drive system to provide smooth, consistent downward and upward pressure.

Digital Tablet Controller: Includes a 10-inch high-definition color tablet that serves as the "brain." You can adjust speed, torque (clutch), and dwell time (pause at the top/bottom) with a few taps.

Adjustable Digital Clutch: A critical safety feature. You can set the sensitivity so that if the press hits a snag (like a pebble in a case or a tipped primer), the motor stops instantly before bending a decapping pin or damaging the tool head.

Safety & Smart Sensors

JamSense™ Technology: Monitors the motor’s torque in real-time. If it detects an obstruction, it cuts power immediately to protect your dies and shellplate.

Digital Jog & Emergency Stop: The tablet allows for "jogging" the press in small increments for precise setup, and a large software-based E-Stop is always visible on the screen.

Sensor Expansion Hub: The Autodrive allows you to plug in Mark 7’s advanced digital sensors (sold separately), such as:

DecapSense: Stops the press if a spent primer isn't ejected.

SwageSense: Monitors primer pocket resistance.

PowderCheck: Digital verification of the powder level in every case.

BulletSense: Stops the press if a bullet is missing or seated incorrectly.

Construction & Setup

Billet Aluminum Base: The entire system is mounted on a ½-inch thick CNC-machined aluminum baseplate, ensuring the press and drive motor remain perfectly aligned.

Remote Stop Compatible: Ready for a physical remote stop button (optional) for added safety while you are managing the case and bullet feeders.

Quiet Operation: Unlike older chain-driven or jerky automated systems, the belt-drive system is remarkably quiet, allowing you to hear if something sounds "off" during the cycle.

Value Note (Condition)

unit has only 200 rounds through it:

The Timing Belt will have zero wear or stretching.

The Bushings and Guide Rods are likely still in their factory-greased state and haven't developed the minute "play" seen in high-mileage commercial machines.

The 9mm Shellplate should be pristine, with no "burrs" or damage from high-speed jams.