How long before the 550 has to go to the spa?

[DssG19]

Just curious, how long have you guys been running your 550's before having to send it to the spa for a refurb. Approx how many rounds before you start see major wear or parts failure?

[Bush Pilot]

There is no set answer for when to return the press. When things aren't shiney and new it might be time. I've never returned a 550, just a couple of SDBs when they probably had close to 100,000 rounds per.

[cohutt]

550 would be a loooong time, even with ham handed operators.

the 650 I sent in was at least 12 years old, and Mogo figured out I was probably the 3rd owner. It was due.

[MullahElRon]

At least every couple million rounds.

[Mogollon]

Provided you lube the shaft and link arm pins at least once every couple of years, and clean the primer feed every few thosand rounds, it should be 1 million rounds at least before anything significant is worn out. The most we have been able to verify on a 550 was from a commercial loader who had receipts for a million rounds of 9mm for police training. We cleaned it, lubed it, replaced the primer slides, and sent it back.:blues:

[DssG19]

Provided you lube the shaft and link arm pins at least once every couple of years, and clean the primer feed every few thosand rounds, it should be 1 million rounds at least before anything significant is worn out. The most we have been able to verify on a 550 was from a commercial loader who had receipts for a million rounds of 9mm for police training. We cleaned it, lubed it, replaced the primer slides, and sent it back.:blues:


Oh just a million huh? Thats awesome, made a good investment.

[BigSlick]

I've got well over 100k on both of mine an they just fine an happy, runnin like a top.

[killarbb]

no problems with mine that bit of lube dont take care of

[freakshow10mm]

Not bad. At 500rds per hour, that's 38.47 hours per week just cranking out 9mm. I'd definately go 1050 for that volume. Decrease labor, increase profit.

[Bush Pilot]

Not bad. At 500rds per hour, that's 38.47 hours per week just cranking out 9mm. I'd definately go 1050 for that volume. Decrease labor, increase profit.

He should have gotten a Load Master if he really wanted quality.

[freakshow10mm]

No kidding.

[JLarsson]

He should have gotten a Load Master if he really wanted quality.

But not everyone is worthy of "The Finest Reloader Made!".

[freakshow10mm]

OK that number was assuming loading one million rounds in a year. I'm sure the guy did it over a few years.

[Bush Pilot]

But not everyone is worthy of "The Finest Reloader Made!".

Load Masters are proof the big guy upstairs enjoys a joke too.

[Oreo]

Someone needs to set up a rig that automatically cycles the handle continuously. Just let the thing run at a steady pace stopping it once a week to check for slop in the action. I wonder how long it would go before wear would result in enough slop to make the press unsuitable for reloading without a refurb?

[freakshow10mm]

Load Masters are proof the big guy upstairs enjoys a joke too.
That's an excellent sig line.

[Steve Koski]

One meeeelion rounds!

[cohutt]

One meeeelion rounds!

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[Murphy's Law]

I knew if you stick around long enough, someone will ask a question you've had yourself but thought it might be a little silly to ask.

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