Inconsistent powder drops.
Quote from Reloader on July 6, 2017, 1:46 amThanks for creating this thread. Good troubleshooting information. Like you, I purchased my 550B about 20 years ago and reloaded countless rounds. I'm currently experiencing inconsistent powder charges reloading 9mm. Upon inspection, I found a worn notch on the right side of the powder bar. The forward edge has worn into a half-moon shape, which prevents the powder bar from reaching full travel. Hopefully, the issue will be resolved with the installation of a new powder bar.
Thanks for creating this thread. Good troubleshooting information. Like you, I purchased my 550B about 20 years ago and reloaded countless rounds. I'm currently experiencing inconsistent powder charges reloading 9mm. Upon inspection, I found a worn notch on the right side of the powder bar. The forward edge has worn into a half-moon shape, which prevents the powder bar from reaching full travel. Hopefully, the issue will be resolved with the installation of a new powder bar.
Quote from Reloader on September 13, 2017, 8:16 pmAfter you pour powder in the hopper, do you take you bench wrench and give the hopper several firm taps to settle the powder in the hopper? It works.
After you pour powder in the hopper, do you take you bench wrench and give the hopper several firm taps to settle the powder in the hopper? It works.
Quote from Reloader on September 13, 2017, 8:17 pmAfter you pour powder in the hopper, do you take your bench wrench and give the hopper several firm taps to settle the powder in the hopper? It works.
After you pour powder in the hopper, do you take your bench wrench and give the hopper several firm taps to settle the powder in the hopper? It works.