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September 2017 tBBhe lluuee PPrree$2.9ss5 U.S./$3ss.95 Canada Download our FREE Which Mobile App! Dillon See Page 4 is Right for YOU? Page 6 2 Dillon’s RF 100 3 Automatic Primer Filler Eliminates the need illon’s RF 100 Automatic Primer DFiller eliminates the task of filling for primer pick-up tubes! primer pick up tubes. Now you simply pour your primers from their box into Fills the primer tube the top, press the blue button and watch it run! while you reload! In about two minutes the primers are inside the protective metal housing. That’s Clear polycarbonate shield about 30 rounds you can load while the RF 100 is doing your work for you! and protective housing The RF 100 is available for either large or small primers, and conversion kits are available at one low price of $48.95 each. Lg. Primer Filler N95-97077 $334.95 Sm. Primer Filler N95-97111 334.95 Lg. (Euro. 220v) N95-97112 344.95 Sm. (Euro. 220v) N95-97113 344.95 Sm. Conversion N95-17903 48.95 Lg. Conversion N95-17902 48.95 Nylon Packcloth Dust Cover N95-11143 14.95 3"1*%"$$&44%&&1$0/$&"-.&/5/0$0.130.*4&5. 5IFDPNGPSUBOEDPOWFOJFODF PGQPDLFUDBSSZ OPXGPS TUBOEBSETJ[FEQJTUPMT%POU EPXOTJ[FZPVSDBSSZHVO 6QHSBEFZPVSQPDLFUT &YUSBMBSHFGSPOUQPDLFUDPODFBMT NPTUQJTNPTUQJTUPMTBOESFWPMWFST 8JEFPQFOJOHGPSGBTU POFIBOEFEESBX -JOUGSFF TOBHGSFF QBEEFE CBMMJTUJDOZMPOQPDLFU 3FMBYFEöUGPSGVMMSBOHFPGNPUJPO 0SEFS/PX888$0/$&"-&%$"3(0$0. 4 What’s Inside: We READ Our Mail! just received my returned RL 550 B The Guns of Raton Imachine. I can’t tell you how pleased I Page 36 am with your service. The machine is in like-new condition. I’m planning to buy a second machine. Your products have always been top notch. Again, thank you for your excellent service. Chester Levey – [email protected] The Walther would like to comment on Robin ITaylor’s article on Pistol-Caliber Creed Pistol Carbines [July 2017 issue]. My Page 48 AR-9 has a 16-inch barrel and with my handloads using VihtaVuori N-350 with an S&N 125-Gr. coated bullet, I’m getting 1340 fps velocity. I tried using my pistol loads of Clays with an S&N 125-Gr. coated bullet and I wasn’t getting near enough Six Million velocity. My shooting session was cut short when I blew a and Counting... case out. I think the reason people are getting less velocity Page 78 out of a 16-inch barrel is because they are using a powder that’s too fast burning. If people would use a slower-burn - ing powder, I think they could get more velocity with a powder charge that wouldn’t make minor in a pistol. Leslie Salmons – [email protected] fter reading the June 2017 Blue Press article by Product Index ADuane Thomas on using plated bullets for reloading, a conversation I had with Jake Wilcox – a manufacturer Dillon Precision Products Reloading Machines: of plated bullets – came to my mind. He told me to BL 550, Pg. 13; Square Deal B, Pg. 8; RL 550C, Pg. 14; always load a plated bullet the same as a lead bullet, XL 650, Pg. 20; SUPER 1050, Pg. 30; SL 900, Pg. 38; and “Big Fifty Reloader, ” Pg. 50 and loading will be smooth. I have been using his plated RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 3 bullets, some pulled, mostly newly manufactured by him Vibratory Case Cleaners 18 in my .380, .45, and 9mm pistols and have followed this Case/Media Separators 18 advice and never have had an issue. I always check my Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 34-35 RL 550 function by chambering a round at the range Redding Reloading Dies 52 when I make any die changes. I’ll make one or two, then Dillon Reloading Scales 86 check them to ensure they fit well and will cycle. It Reloading Components 42-43 might not be as easy as having the case gages to see if Books & Videos 82-83 they are correctly crimped, but this is what most loaders Ear Protection 7, 12 have. The article was great and gave me many confirma - Eye Protection 12 tions to my loading process with plated bullets. Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 64 David Smyth – [email protected] Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 NEW Concealed Carry Tote 26 illon Precision Products, Inc. now offers a “Plan B” Dayplanner Holster 51 Range Bag/Border Shift Ammo Bag/Pistol Cases 32 D smartphone app for both Apple and An - Targets and Target Stands 54 droid phone systems. Search for “Dillon Precision” Firearms Maintenance 66-67 at either the iPhone App Store or Google play. Shooting Accessories by Manufacturer: Arredondo Accessories 33, 54, 59, 70 Blade-Tech Industries Holsters, etc. 28 THE California Competition Works 39, 56, 57, 70 BLUE PRESS CED Chronograph/Timer 85 Chip McCormick Magazines 68 Stephen M. Dillon - Publisher Issue #303 C-More Sights 76 Mark G. Pixler - Editor September Dewey Cleaning Supplies 67 [email protected] 2017 Hogue Handgun Grips 60 Gary Kieft - Technical Editor International Handgun Leather 27 Contributors: Robin Taylor Lone Wolf Distributors 58 Peter Caroline Duane Thomas Copyright 2017 by MAGPUL AR-15 Magazines/Accessories 72-73 Brian Dillon, Ph.D. Barrett Tillman Dillon Precision Mec-Gar Pistol Magazines 70 John Marshall J.B. Wood Products, Inc. Mernickle Holsters 26 ProMag Rifle Magazines 70 All the electrical and/or electronic components of Dillon equip - Safariland Holsters 29, 57 ment and all Dillon textiles are covered by a one-year warranty from date of purchase. Any modifications performed to Dillon The Wilderness Tactical Products 27 machines, or the addition of any unapproved equipment, including Wilson Combat Magazines, Parts 68 automated or mechanical add-ons from other manufacturers, is Wise Company Gourmet Freeze Dried Food 84 expressly not recommended and will void the Dillon warranty. 6 Which Dillon is Right for YOU? Page 8 Page 14 Page 20 Page 30 SQUARE DEAL B RL 550C XL 650 SUPER 1050 Our automatic-indexing The most versatile reloader Truly the state of the art, our Our highest production rate progressive reloader designed available, capable of loading XL 650 features automatic reloader includes a swager to to load moderate quantities of over 160 calibers. An indexing, an optional remove the crimp from common handgun calibers automatic casefeeder is automatic casefeeder and a military primer pockets, and is from .32 S&W to .45 Colt. It available for handgun separate station for an capable of reloading all the comes to you from the factory calibers. Manual indexing and optional powder-level sensor. common handgun calibers set up to load one caliber. an optional magnum powder Available in all popular pistol and several popular rifle bar allow you to load and rifle calibers. calibers. magnum rifle calibers. Dillon Progressive Loading Machines: Facts & Figures SQUARE DEAL B RL 550C XL 650 SUPER 1050 COST Base price $404.95 $459.95 $579.95 $1799.95 Caliber Conversion price range $88.95-98.95 $46.95-56.95 $78.95 -88.95 $126.95 -279.95 RATE Cyclic rate (Rounds per hour) 300-500 400-600 500-800** 1000-1200 One hour production rate 350 500 800** 1000 Caliber change time 10 min 5 min 10 min 20 min FEATURES Number of stations 4 4 5 8 Auto index yes no yes yes Auto Casefeeder no optional optional standard Uses standard (7/8” x 14) dies no yes yes yes Powdercheck System no no optional optional Primer Early Warning System standard standard standard standard Failsafe Powder System standard standard standard standard Separate Crimp Station yes yes yes yes SPECIFICATIONS Primer magazine capacity 100 100 100 100 Casefeed capacity (.38/.223) N/A N/A 600/500 600/500 Powder measure capacity 3/4 lb 3/4 lb 3/4 lb 3/4 lb Shipping weight 17 lbs. 25 lbs. 36 lbs.* 66 lbs. Height required above bench*** 34 in. 35 in. 44 in. 43 in. Benchtop overhang required*** 1-3/4 in. 3/4 in. 3/4 in. None CALIBERS Pistol .32 S&W - .45 Colt All common All common All common Rifle N/A All common All common .223 - .30-06 *XL 650 weighs 47 lbs. with optional Casefeeder. **With optional Casefeeder. ***Without optional Strong Mount. 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com 7 •H ProPtec1tio nE Ralteing cNRtR 2r1 onic Hearing Protector • External battery compartment • Auto shut off extends battery life • Extra-deep, replaceable ear pads • Separate volume controls for each ear • TRUE stereophonic sound • Collapsible for ease of storage • One-year warranty on electronics illon’s HP1 Electronic Hearing DProtector amplifies weak sounds while at the same time blocking out loud, harmful noise. During loud noises, the HP1 maintains a comfortable level of sound transmission – HP1 Hearing Protectors are designed to never completely shut off. The Dillon HP2 Folding Hearing Protector is comfortable to wear for extended periods and folds for easy storage when not in use. 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