Handle Effort and Stroke

[Jim Watson]

I have a 550 which I operate seated.  I'd like to pick up the pace.

I have a 1050 which is plenty fast for my needs, but I have to operate it standing which my worn joints make sessions short.

 

Question:  How is the handle effort and length of stroke on a 650/750 compared to the 550?

If I can't run it seated like the 550, I had just as well splurge on another 1050 and load ten minutes at a time.

 

No, I don't want a motorized loader. 

[Furrly]

26 minutes ago, Jim Watson said:

I have a 550 which I operate seated.  I'd like to pick up the pace.

I have a 1050 which is plenty fast for my needs, but I have to operate it standing which my worn joints make sessions short.

 

Question:  How is the handle effort and length of stroke on a 650/750 compared to the 550?

If I can't run it seated like the 550, I had just as well splurge on another 1050 and load ten minutes at a time.

 

No, I don't want a motorized loader. 

I run my 650 on a stole 

[AHI]

I run my 1050 sitting 

Edited September 30, 2019 by AHI

[CPD7119]

You can run a 650 without any major effort sitting on a stool. I do stand sometimes depending on what I'm doing, sizing large rifle brass takes a little more effort than loading pistol rounds.

[MemphisMechanic]

For what it’s worth, the 1050 requires much less handle effort than a 650 does. My shoulder takes a loading session much more easily with the same 9mm mixed brass, same dies, same case lube.

 

Cannot comment on sitting; I’ve always loaded standing.

[m700]

What about a lower bench? it may be cheaper. I had my 650 on a strong mount the case feeder was 3/4" from the ceiling but I was able to lower my bench. Im not sure what your reloading area looks like But you dont need much for the bench itself. you could make something out of 2 2x4s and a little bit of plywood if you fasten it to the floor or wall.then you can run it at whatever height is comfortable

 

 

Stroke is pretty close to identical to 550.

[m700]

also if your close to me I'll trade you

[NuJudge]

I use a drafting stool, which is adjustable up and down.  It gets in the way for everything else, but is very comfortable to sit on when loading.  

[RePete]

On 9/29/2019 at 8:15 PM, Jim Watson said:

I have a 550 which I operate seated.  I'd like to pick up the pace.

I have a 1050 which is plenty fast for my needs, but I have to operate it standing which my worn joints make sessions short.

 

Question:  How is the handle effort and length of stroke on a 650/750 compared to the 550?

If I can't run it seated like the 550, I had just as well splurge on another 1050 and load ten minutes at a time.

 

No, I don't want a motorized loader. 

 

I can run my 1050 sitting or standing.  I use a 28" stool and I'm quite comfortable.

[Demp223]

Best thing i did is the inline fab ergo arm and roller handle. Much better stroke mechanics 

https://inlinefabrication.com/collections/dillon/products/dillion-650-powdercoated