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March 2013 the $2.95 U.S./$3.95 Canada BlueBlue PressPress Introducing: Dillon’sDillon’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 K19-97077 $314.95 Sm. Primer Filler K19-97111 314.95 Lg. (Euro. 220v) K19-97112 324.95 Sm. (Euro. 220v) K19-97113 324.95 Sm. Conversion K19-17903 47.95 Lg. Conversion K19-17902 47.95 Nylon Packcloth Dust Cover K19-11143 14.95 4 What’s Inside: We READ Our Mail! ear Mr. Dillon, I have read your “story” on the about DÉJÀ VU, Dus tab several times. I have often wanted to com- ment on your philosophy. Given the current view of busi- ALL OVER AGAIN ness by the present set of politicians, I find it refreshing to see that someone really knows how to build a busi- The GSG StG-44 ness. Many businesses could benefit from your model and approach. This country needs more Dillon Precisions Page 10 and people like you. I own one of your products and that alone will make me a lifelong customer. But it is your attitude and the way you run your company that has me so impressed. I am Frontier sure your employees are as loyal as your customers. I can tell you I prefer to call in my orders, even though it would Logistics: be easier to do it online, just so I can talk to them and wish them a good day. The Pistol- I was brand new to reloading and your product was recommended by one of the people at my club. He is Caliber Rifle well respected and I knew a recommendation from him Page 20 was as good as gold. I purchased an XL650 and I can tell you my expectations were exceeded and I suspect they always will be. Product Index Reloading takes careful attention to detail and I take it Dillon Reloading Machines: very seriously, however I feel an extra measure of confi- BL 550 13 dence knowing I have an excellent machine to work with. Square Deal B 6-7 I wish you and your company much success and I RL 550B 13-16 hope you are in business long after I am too old to pull XL 650 22-23 the handle on my 650. SUPER 1050 30-31 John Geraci – [email protected] hanks for the heads up concerning .45 ACP cases SL 900 Shotshell Loader 38-39 BFR “Big Fifty Reloader” 50 Tbeing manufactured with both large and small primer RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 3 pockets. After checking my supply I found I had some of Case Preparation Equipment 16-19 both. Not a real problem, just an extra step or two during Vibratory Case Cleaners 18 reloading. I have two buckets on my bench, one labeled Case/Media Separators 18 large, the other small. After depriming/resizing they go Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 34-35 into their respective buckets. Then on to cleaning and Redding Reloading Dies 52 final inspection before repriming. Dillon Reloading Scales 78 Dave Howard – [email protected] Reloading Machine & Bench Accessories 33 have been using Dillon products for years,but I have one Reloading Components 44-45 Iproblem: I asked my wife to wash the dust cover for my Books & Videos 62-63 RL550B. The only thing is, when it came out it fell apart. Shooting Accessories: So, you might suggest that others wash theirs by hand! Eye & Ear Protection 8-9 Thanks For All The Great Products. Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 36 Al Humble – Clayton, Ohio Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 Concealed Carry Tote/“Plan B” Day Planner 47 To see more photos of Blue Press cover models, Range Bag/Border Shift Ammo Bag/Pistol Cases 32 behind-the-scenes shots, and outtakes from our photo Revolver Parts & Accessories 56-57 shoots, “follow” us on Instagram@bluepress on your Targets and Target Stands 54 smart phone, or go to www.instagram.com/bluepress Firearms Maintenance 66-67 and click “follow.” Tools 53 Shooting Accessories by Manufacturer: THE Arredondo Accessories 43, 47, 59, 65 BLUE PRESS Blade-Tech Industries Holsters, etc. 28 CED Chronograph/Timer 42 Michael J. Dillon - Publisher Issue #249 C-More Sights 76 Mark G. Pixler - Editor Chip McCormick Magazines 68 March [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 Copyright 2013 by David Kopel Duane Thomas Mec-Gar Pistol Magazines 70 Dillon Precision D.K. Pridgen Barrett Tillman 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. THET H E RUGER® 5 LC380™ The Ruger® LC380™ is the perfect pairing of the award-winning LC9™ pistol and the popular .380 Auto cartridge. It features a dovetailed, high visibility 3-dot sight system, 7-round magazine and fi nger grip extension fl oorplate, manual safety, loaded chamber indicator and light recoil spring for an easy-to-manipulate slide. The LC380™ is the same size as the LC9™, yet offers reduced recoil making it Ruger’s lightest recoiling personal protection pistol yet. Finger Grip Extension Floorplate Can Be Added to the Magazine for Comfort and Grip, Included FREE Same Size as the LC9™ but with a Lighter Dovetailed, High-Visibility Recoil Spring for Easier Slide Manipulation 3-Dot Sight System WWW.RUGER.COM/LC380 ©2013 Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. 122812 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 K19-19482 $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 K19-22223 $64.95 Low Powder Sensor K19-16306 $41.95 Aluminum Bullet Tray K19-22214 $41.95 SDB Tool Holder with Wrench Set K19-19441 $26.95 “SDB” Stock Numbers .32 S&W Long/H&R Magnum* K19-16815 $409.95 .380 ACP K19-20053 .38 Special K19-20102 .357 Magnum K19-20103 .38 Super K19-20099 .38 Super Comp K19-20115 9mm K19-20104 .40 S&W K19-20787 10mm K19-20643 .41 Magnum K19-20054 .44 Special K19-20105 .44 Magnum K19-20052 .44-40 Winchester K19-21036 .45 ACP K19-20101 .45 Colt K19-20051 .45 GAP K19-20098 .45 S&W Schofield K19-20418 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. K19-16774 $95.95 1 Large pick up tube K19-22029 $7.99 (.32 S&W Requires X-Small Powder Bar K19-20780 $29.95) 1 Small pick up tube K19-22028 7.99 .380 ACP K19-20246 85.95 2 Small, 2 Large K19-20056 23.95 .38 Special K19-20240 85.95 4 Large pick up tubes K19-20050 23.95 .357 Magnum K19-20240 85.95 4 Small pick up tubes K19-20049 23.95 .38 Super K19-20229 85.95 F. PRIMER FLIP TRAY .38 Super Comp K19-20275 85.95 A high-quality tray large enough for the Feder- 9mm K19-20241 85.95 al primer package. .40 S&W K19-20469 85.95 10mm K19-20469 85.95 K19-13606, $20.95 each .41 Magnum K19-20247 85.95 G. MACHINE COVER .44 Special K19-20242 85.95 G. .44 Magnum K19-20242 85.95 This great looking nylon cover .44-40 Winchester K19-21035 85.95 adds security to your loading .45 ACP/.45 GAP K19-20123 85.95 bench. Your reloader will be .45 Colt K19-20248 85.95 protected against more than .45 S&W Schofield K19-20417 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.