2012 Blue Press
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
June 2015 theBlueBlue PressPress$2.95 U.S./$3.95 Canada Which Dillon is Right for YOU? Page 6 DP 2 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 L29-97077 $317.95 Sm. Primer Filler L29-97111 317.95 Lg. (Euro. 220v) L29-97112 327.95 Sm. (Euro. 220v) L29-97113 327.95 Sm. Conversion L29-17903 47.95 Lg. Conversion L29-17902 47.95 Nylon Packcloth Dust Cover L29-11143 14.95 4 What’s Inside: We READ Our Mail! Top Brass: Henry Big Boy .44 Mag/Spl Page 10 When Hog(hunter)s Fly! Page 36 ’m enclosing pictures of the reloading bench that I built Ifor my new RL550B. I set it back into the bench so I would have a countertop on each side to work from. I’m Compact Carry Pistol: almost 70 years old so I wanted a bench that I could use from a stool instead of standing. I built a riser so the fin- NOT a Good Place ished cartridge bin is level with the countertop. I hope you find these pictures interesting. to Hide Bruce Prater – Sandpoint, ID Bruce, I’m experiencing a SEVERE case of reloading-bench Page 62 envy right now. have several AR-style weapons in both 5.56 and 308. IWith that said it seems everyone working on new rounds for the AR platform are in reality attempting to re-invent Product Index the .30-30. So far I have not seen any new round to equal Dillon Precision Products Reloading Machines: the performance of the .30-30. Another big difference is BL 550, Pg. 13; Square Deal B, Pg. 8; RL 550B, Pg. 14; the AR platform is not nearly as handy as the Winchester XL 650, Pg. 20; SUPER 1050, Pg. 30; SL 900 Shotshell Loader, Pg. 38; and “Big Fifty Reloader, ” Pg. 50 and Marlin lever actions. I fail to appreciate most wildcat RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 3 type rounds for the AR. An AR 5.56 with a faster twist Vibratory Case Cleaners 18 using the 70-grain Barnes-X bullet should take pigs and Case/Media Separators 18 deer at normal ranges with no problem. It would seem Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 34-35 most are simply a business venture much like the rash of Redding Reloading Dies 52 short, fat rounds of the last few years. Thanks for listening. Dillon Reloading Scales 86 Bill Hughes – Fort Worth, TX Reloading Components 42-43 We agree for the most part, Bill; but in some states, it’s not Books & Videos 82-83 legal to hunt deer with the .223 cartridge. And remember, Ear & Eye Protection 7, 12 EVERY cartridge is or was a “business venture.” What’s dif- Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 64 ferent about the 7.62x40 is that it’s easy to make out of Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 cheap surplus brass and it only takes a barrel change to Concealed Carry Tote/“Plan B” Day Planner 26 convert an AR-15 to shoot it. Range Bag/Border Shift Ammo Bag/Pistol Cases 32 eally liked the instinct combat shooting article. Con- Targets and Target Stands 54 Rcentrating on a VERY small point and don’t be both- Firearms Maintenance 66-67 ered by sights is exactly what us traditional archers have Tools 53 done for centuries. Shooting Accessories by Manufacturer: Arredondo Accessories 33, 39, 59 Dave Easton – Manhattan, KS Blade-Tech Industries Holsters, etc. 28 California Competition Works 40, 56, 57 THE CED Chronograph/Timer 85 BLUE PRESS Check-Mate Magazines 69, 70 Chip McCormick Magazines 68 Michael J. Dillon - Publisher Issue #276 C-More Sights 76 Mark G. Pixler - Editor June Comp-Tac Holsters 29 [email protected] 2015 Dewey Cleaning Supplies 67 Gary Kieft - Technical Editor Hogue Handgun Grips 60 International Handgun Leather 27 Contributors: Lone Wolf Distributors 58 Peter Caroline Robin Taylor Copyright 2015 by MagPul AR-15 Magazines/Accessories 72-73 Brian Dillon, Ph.D. Duane Thomas Dillon Precision Mec-Gar Pistol Magazines 70 John Marshall Barrett Tillman Products, Inc. Mernickle Holsters 26 All the electrical and/or electronic components of Dillon ProMag Rifle Magazines 70 equipment and all Dillon textiles are covered by a one-year Safariland Holsters 29, 57 warranty from date of purchase. Any modifications performed Streamlight Tactical Lights 47 to Dillon machines, or the addition of any unapproved The Wilderness Tactical Products 27 equipment, including automated or mechanical add-ons from Wilson Combat Magazines, Parts 68 other manufacturers, is expressly not recommended and Wise Company Gourmet Freeze Dried Food 84 will void the Dillon warranty. 5 6 Which Dillon is Right for YOU? Page 8 Page 14 Page 20 Page 30 SQUARE DEAL B RL 550B XL 650 SUPER 1050 Our automatic-indexing The most versatile reloader Truly the state of the art, Our highest production progressive reloader available, capable of load- our XL 650 features auto- rate reloader includes a designed to load moderate ing over 160 calibers. An matic indexing, an optional swager to remove the quantities of common automatic casefeeder is automatic casefeeder and crimp from military primer handgun calibers from .32 available for handgun a separate station for an pockets, and is capable of S&W to .45 Colt. It comes calibers. Manual indexing optional powder-level reloading all the common to you from the factory set and an optional magnum sensor. Available in all handgun calibers and up to load one caliber. powder bar allow you to popular pistol and rifle several popular rifle load magnum rifle calibers. calibers. calibers. Dillon Progressive Loading Machines: Facts & Figures SQUARE DEAL B RL 550B XL 650 SUPER 1050 COST Base price $384.95 $439.95 $566.95 $1739.95 Caliber Conversion price range $86.95-96.95 $45.95-55.95 $77.95-87.95 $122.95-202.95 RATE Cyclic rate (Rounds per hour) 400 550 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 HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector • Protection Rating NRR 21 • 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 Protector Damplifies weak sounds while at the same time blocking out loud, harmful noise. Dur- ing loud noises, the HP1 maintains a com- fortable 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. HP2 Dillon Hearing Protectors Non-Electronic HP1 (NRR 21) Electronic Hearing Protector, Blue Hearing Protector L29-10157 $135.00 HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector, Black L29-10156 135.00 HP2 (NRR 21) Non-Electronic Hearing Protector, Blue L29-10361 19.95 Hearing HP2 Hearing Protector, Black L29-10360 19.95 Protector HP1/HP2 Replacement Ear Cushions L29-19022 10.00 Belt Clip Hearing Protector Belt Clip L29-13020 3.29 8 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 L29-19482 $19.95 • Factory Adjusted, Ready-to-Use • Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial Period! All for ONLY... $38495* Total price as pictured here with optional accessories below: $560.75 SDB Strong Mount L29-22223 $64.95 Low Powder Sensor L29-16306 $41.95 Aluminum Bullet Tray L29-22214 $41.95 SDB Tool Holder with Wrench Set L29-19441 $26.95 “SDB” Stock Numbers .32 S&W Long/H&R Magnum* L29-16815 $414.95 .380 ACP L29-20053 .38 Special L29-20102 .357 Magnum L29-20103 .38 Super L29-20099 .38 Super Comp L29-20115 9mm L29-20104 .40 S&W L29-20787 10mm L29-20643 .41 Magnum L29-20054 .44 Special L29-20105 .44 Magnum L29-20052 .44-40 Winchester L29-21036 .45 ACP L29-20101 .45 Colt L29-20051 .45 GAP L29-20098 .45 S&W Schofield L29-20418 SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ ACCESSORIES 9 A.