Davis Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Ok< I know I haven't posted in a while but I back reloading after some time. Being a scoutmaster takes alot of your time. I have thought about this allot. I currently use a roller handle on my 650 and I haven't been happy with the long arch / stroke. The roller is great though I put the old slot machine handle back on and held it lower on the shaft and it works ok. I have a machinist friend (also a reloader) and he is willing to shorten it down for me. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this before? I figure that nothing is lost if I try it since I have the roller handle to go back on Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtremeShot Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I haven't tried it but you should be aware that it will take a little more effort to press everything. If you are using an undersized resize die or if your dies are dirty, the shorter handle will make pressing a lot harder. DM Ok< I know I haven't posted in a while but I back reloading after some time. Being a scoutmaster takes alot of your time. I have thought about this allot. I currently use a roller handle on my 650 and I haven't been happy with the long arch / stroke. The roller is great though I put the old slot machine handle back on and held it lower on the shaft and it works ok. I have a machinist friend (also a reloader) and he is willing to shorten it down for me. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this before? I figure that nothing is lost if I try it since I have the roller handle to go back on Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Will also have to be MORE deliberate when seating primers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon9 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Ok< I know I haven't posted in a while but I back reloading after some time. Being a scoutmaster takes alot of your time. I have thought about this allot. I currently use a roller handle on my 650 and I haven't been happy with the long arch / stroke. The roller is great though I put the old slot machine handle back on and held it lower on the shaft and it works ok. I have a machinist friend (also a reloader) and he is willing to shorten it down for me. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this before? I figure that nothing is lost if I try it since I have the roller handle to go back on Scott Sorry to revive such an old post but I have been wondering the same thing for loading 9mm and possibly .223 both of which won't be affected too much by a little more effort. Has anybody actually done this yet? How did it work out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98sr20ve Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I think your press is too low if your complaining about the stroke. PERSONALLY, I would be more inclined to make a handle that moved the roller toward the back of the bench. Then you wouldn't have to bend over as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggdawg Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I think your press is too low if your complaining about the stroke. PERSONALLY, I would be more inclined to make a handle that moved the roller toward the back of the bench. Then you wouldn't have to bend over as much. here is someone making just that http://www.inlinefabrication.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 I did end up having my original handle shorted and the stroke worked perfect for me. No extra effort on the up stroke or downstroke.I am doing 10mm and use a Lee Carbide resize /taper crimp die on the 5th stage . My bench is 35in and the press had the strong mount on it. Sadly I lost my job last june and had to sell off all my safe queens and finally my whole 650 system to keep my family a float. If I still had it I would have gladly sent you pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I have a SL900 ( same frame ) and have thought a shorter handle would not be a bad idea. Shot shells are not the same as trying to FL size a 300 win mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I just talked to the guy at Inline Fabrication (see above post). He doesn't currently make anything for the Dillon but seemed interested if there was a demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon9 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Thank you for the feedback everybody. FYI my current setup is fine but I have always thought the stroke was too long for most calibers and felt a shorter handle would simply be more efficient. Davis, how much did you take off of the handle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Thank you for the feedback everybody. FYI my current setup is fine but I have always thought the stroke was too long for most calibers and felt a shorter handle would simply be more efficient. Davis, how much did you take off of the handle? I took it dowm to just above the hole in the rod you put an allen key in to tighten handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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