Ergo Handle and Light Accessories for Hornady LNL AP Press ?

[GSS]

Sorry Blue and Green Press Owners,
Nothing personal but, this is a thread intended specifically with questions directed to and intended for us Red press owners

Has anyone purchased the ergo / roller handle or any of these lighting accessories for a Hornady LNL AP press?

If you have personally purchased and used any of these accessories on a Hornady LNL AP can you give me your opinion if you are happy with them or not and if you feel there were worth the money?

$63 Roller Ergo handle
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012768618

2 Types of Press Lights
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101276958?pid=625720

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012729941?pid=152413


Midway may not be the cheapest source for these items but they have a good return policy if you don't like something you bought from them.

If there are other similar products you know of from another source that you have purchased and you like or dislike please share the info on what you purchased for your Hornady LNL AP and your opinions on the products.

I'm a service rifle shooter so my LNL AP press is used to produce around 4 - 5000 rounds of 223 a season.

Thanks in advance,
George

 

[drano38]

Roller handles are great - you'll really like it for cranking out that much ammo.
Years ago, when I first got my LNL AP (first year it came out), I concocted a roller handle. No one made one for the LNL, so I purchased a handle form that blue magazine, cut the threaded end off, and welded a rod on that matches the Hornady. Works great. Mine is straight (not the backward bend of the ergo handle). That style reduces the downward reach, but also increases the rear reach needed to seat the primer. I sit while loading, and have the press mounted so the straight style works well.
I don't have LED lights. But I haven't used the LNL in 10+ years. If I start using it, I'd most likely add a light kit.

 

[DirtySteve]

I haven't but In Line sells the handle cheaper I think..
https://inlinefabrication.com/collections/hornady-lock-n-load-ap-ergo-roller-lever

 

[waltk]

I use the roller handle from Inline and like it alot. I use the shorter version of it without the deep forward offset. I also use the lighting system. There is another company now that offers a lighting system also. Name escapes right now but you can Google for it.This stuff can be a little pricey but in the end I think it's worth it.

 

[GSS]

Thanks All for the replies so far.
It is a peeve of mine when someone here asks a question and gets good info in responses and then never responds to the thread again with at least a simple thank you..


From the responses I'll definitely order the ergo handle to try and will report back my impressions of it.

The light in the links I posted above are pretty cheap so I may order one of each but i don't have much issues wit ha need for light in my reloading area.

I want to look for a small but bright light with some sort of articulating maybe even flexible stem that I can mount on the case feeder arm and direct it so I can see down inside the cases in the station I leave empty right after the powder measure. I visually check the powder of every case in that station before I seat a bullet in the next station.

maybe something like this to pretty much stay out of the way but still be able to get light into that spot
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CBQKYYC/?tag=accuratescom-20

George

 

[riflewoman]

I use the Inline roller handle and it is great. I use the Hornady light strip as it comes with the press monitoring system. Works great!

 

[kneedtospeed]

George, Inline Fab offers a discounted kit price, with the ergo roller, skylight, strip light combo, and large dual bins. All Good stuff!
Best move was getting a 3D Case feeder too. It is a joy to use my LNL AP !!