550B Casefeeder

#1 · March 13, 2014, 3:06 pm

I have a new 550B which is a great machine. I also have a Square Deal I use only for 45acp. I am curious about the Casefeeder for the. 550B my question is since I load rifle and handgun how hard is it to move Casefeeder out of way to load rifle?
Thanks
Rocky

#2 · March 13, 2014, 4:29 pm

Rocky,I don't load rifle on my 550 w/ casefeeeder, but I have been told, that you remove the right front frame mount bolt and loosen the right rear bolt then swing the cam assembly out of the way. Then bolt press back down and feed the rifle cases by hand around the plunger assembly.
This what I will need to do when I get ready to load .380 since the feeder won't do .380.

#3 · March 13, 2014, 4:40 pm

Thanks Aug 1911 that would be easy. Is it easy to feed cases around ? Does it go right back to work or do you have to readjust everything?
Thanks
Rocky

#4 · March 13, 2014, 5:57 pm

I would add that I use a wire loop to hold the plunger bolt to the rear, so the plunger is out of the way as well.

#5 · March 13, 2014, 6:09 pm

Thanks Dillon. I guess it is easy to put on off press to use? Never seen one so don't know how it works
Thanks
Rocky