Inline fabrications roller handle for Dillon 650: yes or no

[Cooter Boolit]

I started with the 9" Inline Fab Ultramount with the Roller handle. Too tall for my bench (I am 5'10"). I actually went with the Ultramount Junior which is a 4" riser, and that turned out to be perfect with the roller handle. An expensive mistake, but I am happy now.

There ya goooooo...!!!!!!!! Just have to find out what works best for YOU...!
I`ve been down that road as well, we live and we learn, its the price we pay to become experienced. Nuffins free...!

I am 6ft and severely disabled due to a broken neck a few yrs ago, now have a heavily plated up spine, so sometimes i have to sacrifice some days not to reload. But when i do reload, the loaders have to be set up very high for me to make it work comfortable for me. As these younger reloader folks learn, they too, will raise the bench/loaders with age. I try to tell anyone getting into reloading, make that bench high so that you don't have to bend down to work it. And if the press sits high, you can see whats going on alot better..! (not to mention, you wont need to BUY expensive risers) I have had a few younger guys ask me how i can load for as long as i do... then i show them my set-up. The looks on their faces is priceless...lol. Shortly after that, they ask me to help them design their loading benches and rooms... now the look on MY face is priceless... i love to help bring people into the world of reloading... paying it forward so to speak. Sorry for the long stories guys, 50+yrs of reloading, i`ve seen and done alot, and i think i enjoy it more when i can help others with the hobby i love so dearly.

 

[Cooter Boolit]

Even the Lee wooden ball can get sticky. My solution is a sock which stays smooth and is washable.
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LOL... i do that to all my presses that have ball handles... it WORKS...!!!!!!
Makes your hand slip around the ball and makes it MUCH EASIER to load with.

 

[Kaldor]

Kaldor, 200 to 300+ rounds is gonna kill anybody`s back and shoulders, IF the press height wasnt smartly mounted. Thats alotta motion going on in that period of time. When i build a reloading bench, the down stroke is the very first thing i research into the bench plans. If i have to bend down/forward to complete the handle down cycle, then the bench height needs to come up, or the press needs to be put on a riser. My thoughts are, work smarter not harder.

Heres the issue, unless Im doing load development, Im running 500-1000 rounds, maybe more. Ive got a run of 2500 45ACP to run this week.

My ergo's are spot on, but I honestly couldnt build the bench any higher without destroying the usability of it for doing other work, so the Inline handle fixes the ergos, without me having to increase the bench height or put the press on a riser. But you are absolutely correct, find the bottom of your press stroke, because thats where you will actually hurt yourself in the repetitive process, then make a decision to run the press higher, or use a different handle

 

[Schwing]

I have used both and found them to be different but, essentially, equal. I have arthritis in my hands. When I use the ball handle, the joints on the palm side of my hands get tired first. When I use the roller handle, they seem to get more sore on the other side. I can't account for this, it is just what happens for me.

Over all, I do like the roller handle a bit better. However, I would use the ball handle for a time and, if you like it and it doesn't bother your hands, don't worry about it.