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April 2013 the $2.95 U.S./$3.95 Canada BlueBlue PressPress Introducing: Dillon’s NEW .50 BMG Primer Pocket Swager Page 50 DP Dillon’sDillon’s RFRF 100100 3 AutomaticAutomatic PrimerPrimer FillerFiller Eliminates the need illon’s RF 100 Automatic Primer DFiller eliminates the task of fill- for primer pick-up tubes! ing primer pick up tubes. Now you simply pour your primers from their Fills the primer tube box into the top, press the blue but- ton and watch it run! while you reload! In about two minutes the primers are inside the protective metal hous- Clear polycarbonate shield ing. That’s about 30 rounds you can load while the RF 100 is doing your and protective housing work for you! The RF 100 is available for either large or small primers, and conver- sion kits are available at one low price of $47.95 each. Lg. Primer Filler K25-97077 $314.95 Sm. Primer Filler K25-97111 314.95 Lg. (Euro. 220v) K25-97112 324.95 Sm. (Euro. 220v) K25-97113 324.95 Sm. Conversion K25-17903 47.95 Lg. Conversion K25-17902 47.95 Nylon Packcloth Dust Cover K25-11143 14.95 4 What’s Inside: We READ Our Mail! just wanted to write to say SHOT 2013: ITHANK YOU! I called your customer service department to Where Have all inquire about getting some replacement parts for my RL Dillon’s the ARs Gone? 550B. The gentleman I spoke Page 10 with was courteous, intelligent, RL 550B and very knowledgeable. Even with my explanations of what I needed being like, “You know that doohickey that goes Stephen Hunter on the thingamabob…,” he easily understood just and what I needed. I was also quite The Third Bullet pleasantly surprised when I Page 60 didn’t have to pay shipping costs, let alone for the parts. I was greatly impressed to get that kind of support from a com- pany these days. Most of Product Index the time it seems like they put Dillon Reloading Machines: people with I.Q.s equivalent to buffalo BL 550 13 chips on the phone in the hope that you will get so frus- Square Deal B 6-7 trated that you hang up and don’t call again. RL 550B 13-16 I would also like to say, I LOVE MY RL 550B! I load XL 650 22-23 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .45 ACP, .223 SUPER 1050 30-31 Remington, .243 Winchester, 7.62 x 39 and .308 Win- SL 900 Shotshell Loader 38-39 chester. Every one of them rolls through the press without BFR “Big Fifty Reloader” 50 the slightest hitch. It is, flat out, an amazing machine. I’ve RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 3 had the opportunity to work on both Lee and Hornady Case Preparation Equipment 16-19 progressives and they don’t even come within a parsec. Vibratory Case Cleaners 18 Again, my thanks, and please keep “doin’ it the way Case/Media Separators 18 you do it!” Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 34-35 Sincerely, Redding Reloading Dies 52 Steven Alexander – Raton, New Mexico Dillon Reloading Scales 78 Thanks for your kind words, Steven! I have to agree with Reloading Machine & Bench Accessories 33 you about the RL 550B – it’s my favorite machine, also. Reloading Components 44-45 When you load several calibers like we do, it’s the quick- Books & Videos 62-63 est machine to convert from one caliber to the next. Shooting Accessories: hank you so much for the wonderful customer service Eye & Ear Protection 8-9 Tyou provide. You recently rebuilt my Square Deal “B” Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 36 machine under warranty. The machine is 21 years old Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 and has served me well. I look forward to another 21 Concealed Carry Tote/“Plan B” Day Planner 47 years of service out of it. Range Bag/Border Shift Ammo Bag/Pistol Cases 32 Again, thank you for being a company that stands Revolver Parts & Accessories 56-57 behind its products fully, and without hesitation. Targets and Target Stands 54 Sincerely, Firearms Maintenance 66-67 R. Wilson – Scottsdale, Arizona Tools 53 Shooting Accessories by Manufacturer: Arredondo Accessories 43, 47, 59, 65 THE Blade-Tech Industries Holsters, etc. 28 BLUE PRESS CED Chronograph/Timer 42 Michael J. Dillon - Publisher Issue #250 C-More Sights 76 Mark G. Pixler - Editor Chip McCormick Magazines 68 April [email protected] DeSantis Gunhide 28 2013 Gary Kieft - Technical Editor Dewey Cleaning Supplies 67 Jeff Richards - Illustrator Hogue Handgun Grips 49, 56 Contributing Editors: International Handgun Leather 27 Peter Caroline John Marshall Lone Wolf Distributors 58 David Kopel Duane Thomas Copyright 2013 by Mec-Gar Pistol Magazines 70 D.K. Pridgen Barrett Tillman Dillon Precision Mernickle Holsters 29 Products, Inc. ProMag Rifle Magazines 70 Safariland Holsters 29, 57 All the electrical and/or electronic components of Dillon equip- ment and all Dillon textiles are covered by a one-year warranty Streamlight Tactical Lights 46, 49, 53 from date of purchase. Any modifications performed to Dillon Uncle Mike’s Kydex Holsters 27 machines, or the addition of any unapproved equipment, includ- Wilson Combat Magazines, Parts 68 ing automated or mechanical add-ons from other manufacturers, is expressly not recommended and will void the Dillon warranty. 5 THE RUGER® SR45™ Like the popular Ruger® SR9® and SR40® pistols, the SR45™ is perfectly sized to be comfortable and controllable with a slim, ergonomic grip and narrow slide. A short reach from the backstrap to the trigger creates a comfort level that will challenge any standard-sized, striker-fi red pistol available today. Its structurally rigid, recoil-reducing, glass-fi lled nylon frame and alloy or stainless steel slide combine to create a low- maintenance, rugged and reliable handgun. Large Caliber Pistol with High Visibility 3-Dot Sight System a Trim, Ergonomic Profi le Unique Reversible Backstrap is Ambidextrous Thumb Safety and D-Shaped Adjustable for a Flat or Arched Fit Ambidextrous Magazine Release Ships with Two Flush-Fit, Brushed Stainless or 10-Round Magazines Black Nitride Finishes LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FULL LINE OF SR-SERIES PISTOLS ONLINE AT: WWW.RUGER.COM/SR-SERIES WWW.RUGER.COM/SR45 ©2013 Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. 121812 6 SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ STANDARD FEATURES: • Automatic Indexing • Available in 18 Handgun Calibers • Loading Rate: 400-500 Rds./Hr. • Comes With One Caliber Conversion • Automatic Powder Measure SDB DVD • Automatic Primer System Instruction Manual • Comes Complete With Dies K25-19482 $19.95 • Factory Adjusted, Ready-to-Use • Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty All for ONLY... $37995* Total price as pictured here with optional accessories below: $555.75 SDB Strong Mount K25-22223 $64.95 Low Powder Sensor K25-16306 $41.95 Aluminum Bullet Tray K25-22214 $41.95 SDB Tool Holder with Wrench Set K25-19441 $26.95 “SDB” Stock Numbers .32 S&W Long/H&R Magnum* K25-16815 $409.95 .380 ACP K25-20053 .38 Special K25-20102 .357 Magnum K25-20103 .38 Super K25-20099 .38 Super Comp K25-20115 9mm K25-20104 .40 S&W K25-20787 10mm K25-20643 .41 Magnum K25-20054 .44 Special K25-20105 .44 Magnum K25-20052 .44-40 Winchester K25-21036 .45 ACP K25-20101 .45 Colt K25-20051 .45 GAP K25-20098 .45 S&W Schofield K25-20418 SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ ACCESSORIES 7 A. SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ CONVERSION KITS E. PRIMER PICKUP Change from one TUBES E. caliber to another A. The secret of really in minutes. Con- punching out a lot of version includes rounds in a hurry. carbide size die Have these tubes (except .44-40), filled and ready to expander/ powder go. Your choice, funnel, seat die, large or small. crimp die, F. shellplate and $7.99 each locator buttons. or 4 for $23.95 .32 S&W Long/H&R Mag. K25-16774 $95.95 1 Large pick up tube K25-22029 $7.99 (.32 S&W Requires X-Small Powder Bar K25-20780 $29.95) 1 Small pick up tube K25-22028 7.99 .380 ACP K25-20246 85.95 2 Small, 2 Large K25-20056 23.95 .38 Special K25-20240 85.95 4 Large pick up tubes K25-20050 23.95 .357 Magnum K25-20240 85.95 4 Small pick up tubes K25-20049 23.95 .38 Super K25-20229 85.95 F. PRIMER FLIP TRAY .38 Super Comp K25-20275 85.95 A high-quality tray large enough for the Feder- 9mm K25-20241 85.95 al primer package. .40 S&W K25-20469 85.95 10mm K25-20469 85.95 K25-13606, $20.95 each .41 Magnum K25-20247 85.95 G. MACHINE COVER .44 Special K25-20242 85.95 G. .44 Magnum K25-20242 85.95 This great looking nylon cover .44-40 Winchester K25-21035 85.95 adds security to your loading .45 ACP/.45 GAP K25-20123 85.95 bench. Your reloader will be .45 Colt K25-20248 85.95 protected against more than .45 S&W Schofield K25-20417 85.95 dust as these covers come with SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ QUICK CHANGE (Not a D-ring that allows the heavy Pictured) Toolhead and powder measure. duty zipper to be K25-16378, $98.95 locked. ‘SDB’ POWDER MEASURE K25-20001, $76.95 Machine Cover, K25-13795, $23.95 B. SQUARE DEAL B. (H.) Master lock, ‘B’ TOOLHEAD H. K25-13083, $3.95 Extra toolheads keep all your I. I. LOW POWDER SENSOR adjustments the Provides an audible and visual way you left them. reminder when it’s time to refill K25-20113, $31.95 your powder reservoir.