How many rounds before a press wears out?

[huccl]

I'm sure it's squillions, just wondering.

Anyone taken a press to dead from wear?

Eventually I guess there is a bit of wear and the rods/arms don't move perfectly straight any more?

[Supaduke]

Assuming it is maintained and lubed, well past the time you are pushing up daisies. I would hazard a guess in the 100's of 1000's

[bladeracer]

I'm sure it's squillions, just wondering.

Anyone taken a press to dead from wear?

Eventually I guess there is a bit of wear and the rods/arms don't move perfectly straight any more?

It would be far more rounds than any individual could use in a lifetime, and probably most clubs as well.
Somebody loading professionally six days a week might wear one out.
But the dollar cost is minute compared to the value of the ammunition turned out - I wouldn't even worry about it. Even if a $100 press only turned out 10,000rds you're still thousands of dollars in front.
Dies can "wear out" if they're not looked after, mainly from corrosion or pitting.

[Gwion]

I would put an estimate at about a gazillion rounds.

Look after any decent press and it will definitely outlast you.

[Noisydad]

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My home made press has sized down thousands of cast bullets and upset hundreds of .58 Minnie's as well as loaded many thousands more cartridges in the four years since I built it. Keep them lubed and try not to use them as an arbour press and they'll go for ever.

[wheedle]

try not to use them as an arbour press and they'll go for ever.

Feels like that when you get a case stuck while sizing and try to push through

[Releb]

I've got thousands through mine and you could put the press back in the box and no one would know it's used.

They last.