Ball vs Handle

[rperyam]

I have been using my Dillon press for about 40 years with no problems. Mine have the black ball as the grip. I continue to see more and more pictures of Dillons with the handle as the grip. My question is what is the advantage of the handle vs the ball. This doesn’t apply only to Dillon presses.

 

[Pottimus]

You are pulling a handle, over and over...once you debate Duran Duran over David Bowie, then we have issues.

 

[nettlle]

I changed to the handle on my Dillon 550 from a ball to a roller handle. The roller handle is more comfortable and easier to feel the primers seating for me.

 

[mcb]

I have worn a blister in my palm using the ball handle on my XL650 but I have got pansy engineer hands. The roller handle would probably have saved my hand the blister but I don't load batches that big and fast as often as in the past.

 

[Pottimus]

David Bowie - Heroes

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3rd world problems.

 

[Pottimus]

I love you guys, Happy New Year.

 

[sparkyv]

I lopped off the roller handle off of my turret press and installed a golf ball for a handle. It gives me a larger range of positions as I approach the press.

 

[GW Staar]

.................. It gives me a larger range of positions as I approach the press.

You hit the nail on the head as far as I'm concerned. I don't like the limitation of being comfortable only perfectly head on. Much prefer balls.

If you have larger hands than mine, you might try a larger ball.

 

[MikeInOr]

I replaced the ball on my 650XL with a handle a couple decades ago. I immediately liked it better and have never looked back.

 

[igotta40]

David Bowie - Heroes

David Bowie performing Heroes, live in Berlin.In this iconic live recording, David Bowie delivers a mesmerizing performance of "Heroes" during his 2002 conce...

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3rd world problems.

Thanks for sharing. I saw him perform at the Tower movie theater in Philadelphia when he was in transition from his Ziggy Stardust to Aladdin Sane persona.

 

[CQB45ACP]

David Bowie - Heroes

David Bowie performing Heroes, live in Berlin.In this iconic live recording, David Bowie delivers a mesmerizing performance of "Heroes" during his 2002 conce...

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3rd world problems.

I’m 72 and have never intentionally watched nor listened to David Bowie. Now, Duran Duran, that’s a different story.

 

[Zendude]

A ball handle gives me a better feel, especially when seating primers. The roller handle is good for the rhythm on a progressive press.

 

[JEBruns]

I have both on my Dillons. I don't really find much advantage to the handle, which I guess is why my newer press still has the ball.

Since I have bigger hands, the handle was not that comfortable to start with. I put a grip for a dirt bike over it and that made a big difference for me.

 

[lordpaxman]

My question is what is the advantage of the handle vs the ball. This doesn’t apply only to Dillon presses.

In-line Fabrication has sold a few as “ergo” handles and I changed my LNL ball style to one of theirs. For me it was a more natural motion of holding onto the roller handle while operating the press. The Dillon 1100 comes with the roller handle, and I can say if they didn’t I’d be changing to one.

 

[irishlad]

I have been using my Dillon press for about 40 years with no problems. Mine have the black ball as the grip. I continue to see more and more pictures of Dillons with the handle as the grip. My question is what is the advantage of the handle vs the ball. This doesn’t apply only to Dillon presses.

I have these on all 3 of my presses. Rock Chucker, Lee LCT and Lee Six Pack Pro. Love em!!!

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[sparkyv]

A Reloader on the cast boolits forum sent me two billiard balls for this purpose. I haven't gotten around to "upgrading", but the golf ball works just fine.

You hit the nail on the head as far as I'm concerned. I don't like the limitation of being comfortable only perfectly head on. Much prefer balls.

If you have larger hands than mine, you might try a larger ball.

 

[CQB45ACP]

I use the ball but for extended decapping sessions use a glove to protect my pretty hands.

 

[mdi]

The straight, oak handle on my plastic mallet works great when using my Lee Loader(s)...

 

[buck460XVR]

I saw him perform at the Tower movie theater in Philadelphia when he was in transition from his Ziggy Stardust to Aladdin Sane persona.

Saw him @ the Dane County Coliseum during the same time frame. Kinda freaked me out when he came out in a dress. Still listen to his old songs from the Ziggy Stardust and the Aladdin Sane albums.

Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!

 

[buck460XVR]

My question is what is the advantage of the handle vs the ball. This doesn’t apply only to Dillon presses.

My experience is the position from which you pull on the lever. I have a ball on my press and a handle on my bench primer. While the RC seems to work very well for me when I am sitting down, I'm not comfortable with the bench primer handle unless I am standing up.

 

[9mmepiphany]

I've fitted the Inline Fabrication Ergo handles on all the progressive presses I've used...Hornady LNL AP, Dillon 650, Dillon 750, Lee Pro 6000...as well as my Single stage Lee Classic Cast.

I like the more natural wrist positioning through the whole stroke and having the roller handle roll allows me to maintain my initial grip...I put a foam sleeve (from AR recoil buffer) on the handle to add a bit of girth.

I prefer the Inline Fabrication handle over the Dillon as the bends in the shaft reduce the amount I have to bend during a handle stroke

 

[Blue68f100]

I prefer the ball but it must be smooth, no texture. I want it to be friction free while it spins in my hand.

 

[dfish1247]

Got the classic 8 ball on the Lyman turret, lee turret has factory wood ball.

The handle is like the shifter, ball just fits better than a T handle.

 

[zeke]

I have worn a blister in my palm using the ball handle on my XL650 but I have got pansy engineer hands. The roller handle would probably have saved my hand the blister but I don't load batches that big and fast as often as in the past.

Cut a section of old cloth something and rubber band it over the ball. No more friction.

 

[Skgreen]

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