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Originally Posted by andyo5
I have owned a 550 for the past 15 years. I like the fact that it does not index automatically, because there are times that I just don't want that feature. For example, when setting up and adjusting dies or when adjusting the powder die to deliver a specific weight. I just don't need the extra speed that the automatic indexing of the 650 would provide.
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Again Andy, there is no real "speed" advantage to auto indexing. You have to place the bullet, either before manual indexing or when the case comes to rest after you watch it move. So while it's more convenient, not really any faster. The case feeder & never having to move your right hand off the handle is where the speed comes in. If you do not use a case feeder on the 650, you have to fill the case feed tube every 20rds or so, that negates any small speed advantage IMO.