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SquareOur automatic-indexing Deal B The World’sRL 550C Most Versatile Truly theXL state 750 of the art, OurSuper highest-production- 1050 Our RLnewest 1100 reloader progressive reloader Reloader, capable of loading our XL 750 features rate reloader includes a features an innovative designed to load moderate over 160 calibers. automatic indexing, an swager to remove the crimp eccentric bearing drive quantities of common An automatic casefeeder is optional automatic from military primer system that means handgun calibers from available for handgun casefeeder and a separate pockets, and is capable of smoother operation with .32 S&W Long to .45 Colt. calibers. Manual indexing station for an optional reloading all the common less effort, along with an It comes to you from the and an optional magnum powder-level sensor. handgun calibers and upgraded primer pocket factory set up to load powder bar allow you to Available in all popular several popular rifle swager. Loads up to .308 one caliber. load magnum rifle calibers. pistol and rifle calibers. calibers. Win./7.62x51 cartridges.

Facts and Figures Square Deal B RL 550C XL 750 Super 1050 RL 1100 COST Base price $459.99 $509.99 $649.99 $1999.99 $1999.99 Caliber Conversion price range $99.99-109.99 $52.99-62.99 $84.99-94.99 $132.99-329.99 $132.99-329.99 RATE Cyclic rate (Rounds per hour) 300-500 400-600 500-800** 1000-1200 1000-1200 One hour production rate 350 500 800** 1000 1000 Caliber change time 10 min 5 min 10 min 20 min 20 min FEATURES Number of stations 4 4 5 8 8 Auto index yes no yes yes yes Auto Casefeeder no optional optional standard standard Uses standard (7/8” x 14) dies no yes yes yes yes Powdercheck System no no optional optional optional Primer Early Warning System standard standard standard standard standard Failsafe Powder System standard standard standard standard standard Separate Crimp Station yes yes yes yes yes SPECIFICATIONS Primer magazine capacity 100 100 100 100 100 Casefeed capacity (.38/.223) N/A N/A 600/500 600/500 600/500 Powder measure capacity 3/4 lb 3/4 lb 3/4 lb 3/4 lb 3/4 lb Shipping weight 17 lbs. 25 lbs. 36 lbs.* 66 lbs. 74 lbs. Height required above bench*** 34 in. 35 in. 44 in. 43 in. 43 in. Benchtop overhang required*** 1-3/4 in. 3/4 in. 3/4 in. None None CALIBERS Pistol .32 S&W Long - .45 Colt All common All common All common All common Rifle N/A All common All common .223 - .30-06 .223 - .308 Win. *XL 750 weighs 47 lbs. with optional Casefeeder. **With optional Casefeeder. ***Without optional Strong Mount. ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 3 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:19 PM Page 4

Dillon’s Bill of Rights What’s Inside:Reel In Recoil by Maureen P. Sangiorgio all of Dillonfor Precision’sReloaders customers have Page 10 certain inalienable rights when they buy a reloading product: Christian Sailer: 1. right of Quality – YOU THE CUSTOMER have the right Training With The Champion to expect a well-designed product, manufactured with by Connie Bowlby quality materials and workmanship that does what the seller Page 38 claims it will do. 2. right to Test and Send-Back – YOU THE CUSTOMER “Speed AND Accuracy” should have the right to test the product on your own Rant reloading bench for at least 30 days, and if it does not live up by Duane Thomas to your expectations, send it back for a full refund. Page 70 3. right of Service – YOU THE CUSTOMER have the right to free, friendly, expert service and technical advice available “It Seemed Like a through a toll-free phone number. This service should include Good Idea at the Time” prompt replacement of broken or bad parts – free of charge. by Peter Caroline 4. right of Warranty – YOU THE CUSTOMER have the Page 76 right to a lifetime warranty on any non-commercial-grade reloading product you purchase. Unfortunately, we can’t offer this warranty on textile products and electrical or electronic components. 5. right to be Heard – YOU THE CUSTOMER should have DillonProduct Precision Reloading Machines: Index the right to speak to someone of authority anytime you can’t BL 550 26 get satisfaction through normal channels. If our sales Square Deal “B” 28 representatives aren’t able to help you, our supervisors have a RL 550C 24 mandate to take customer-satisfaction issues all the way to XL 750 20 the owner of the company if necessary. SUPER 1050 16 RL 1100 12 Editor’s note: The Bill of Rights for Reloaders is Dillon SL 900 Shotshell Loader 40 Precision Products’ customer-satisfaction policy. It remains Big Fifty Reloader .50 BMG Loader 40 very much unchanged from the day the company was CP 2000 Case Processing Machine 6 founded. The disclaimer about textile products and Vibratory Case Cleaners 9 electrical or electronic components reflects the reality of Case/Media Separators 9 how those products are produced in today’s world. RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 33 Ultimately, our founder recognized that satisfied customers Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 14 are our best advertising, and the only thing that Redding Reloading Dies 36 differentiated his company from all the others at the time Dillon Reloading Scales 33 was the warranty and customer service he offered. Reloading Components 34-35 We constantly strive to live up to his standards. Eye & Ear Protection 5 Please let us know if we’re not succeeding. Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 37 Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 44 “Plan B” Very-Bad-Day Planner Holster 65 the Dillon Range Bag/Ammo Bag 27 Targets and Target Stands 73 Firearms Maintenance 64-69 Stephen M. Dillon - Publisher Issue #340 Mark G. BLUEPixler - Editor PRESSOctober [email protected] 2020 ATTENTION DILLON CUSTOMERS: Because of changes to California’s Proposition 65 that took effect on August 30, 2018, companies doing business in California Gary Kieft - Technical Editor are mandated to provide warnings on products that may expose Californians This Issue’s Contributors: to any one or more of a list of approximately 900 chemicals, including Lead, Connie Bowlby John Marshall Copyright 2020 by which are “known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or Peter Caroline Maureen P. Sangiorgio Dillon Precision Products, Inc. other reproductive harm.” The new regulation states that a warning must be Kimmie Dillon Duane Thomas “provided in the catalog in a manner that clearly associates it with the item All the electrical and/or electronic components of Dillon equipment and all Dillon being purchased.” Though we have no reason to believe our products could textiles are covered by a one-year warranty from date of purchase. Any cause harm when used as intended, we now include the appropriate modifications performed to Dillon machines, or the addition of any unapproved Proposition 65 warnings on some of our products to meet the California “safe equipment, including automated or mechanical add-ons from other harbor” requirements. manufacturers, is expressly not recommended and will void the Dillon warranty. 4 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:19 PM Page 5 Bomber Glasses

•H ProtectionP1 E lRatingec NRRtr o21nic Hearing Protector • External battery compartment • Auto shut off extends battery life • Extra-deep, replaceable ear pads omber Glasses’ lenses and frames are made from High- • Separate volume controls for each ear BIndex Polycarbonate that is durable, flexible and impact • TRUE stereophonic sound resistant. All colors provide UV protection. • Collapsible for ease of storage Clear P78-10513 $9.99 • One-year warranty on electronics Smoke P78-10514 9.99 Light Blue P78-10515 9.99 Yellow P78-10516 9.99 Amber P78-10517 9.99 Smoke Mirror P78-10518 9.99 Bifocal Shooting Glasses Clear, Bottom Bifocal Clear Bifocal 1.5 P78-11820 $19.99 illon’s HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector amplifies Clear Bifocal 2.0 P78-11821 19.99 Dweak sounds while at the same time blocking out Clear Bifocal 2.5 P78-11822 19.99 loud, harmful noise. During loud noises, the HP1 Smoke, Bottom Bifocal maintains a comfortable level of sound transmission – Smoke Bifocal 1.5 P78-11825 $19.99 HP1 Hearing Protectors are designed to never Smoke Bifocal 2.0 P78-11829 19.99 completely shut off. The Dillon HP2 Folding Hearing Smoke Bifocal 2.5 P78-11831 19.99 Protector is comfortable to wear for extended periods They’re BaCK! Clear, Top Bifocal and folds for easy storage when not in use. Clear Bifocal 1.5 P78-11832 $39.99 Clear Bifocal 1.75 P78-43221 39.99 Clear Bifocal 2.0 P78-11834 39.99 Clear Bifocal 2.25 P78-43333 39.99 Clear Bifocal 2.5 P78-11843 39.99 Non-ElectronicHP2 Clear Bifocal 3.0 P78-43334 39.99 Hearing Protector Hearing Protector Belt Clip SureFire Hearing Protection

HP1Dillon (NRR 21)Hearing Electronic Hearing Protectors Protector, Blue^ P78-10157 $139.99 HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector, Black^ P78-10156 139.99 ar Pro EP3 Sonic Defenders® by SureFire® protect you HP2 (NRR 21) Non-Electronic Hearing Protector, Blue^ Eagainst loud, harmful noises, yet allow normal conversa- P78-10361 19.99 tions to be heard; and the soft, hypoallergenic polymer pro- HP2 Hearing Protector, Black^ P78-10360 19.99 vides all-day comfort. NRR 24 HP1/HP2 Replacement Ear Cushions^ Small P78-25340 $13.99 P78-19022 10.00 Medium (Fit Most People) P78-25341 13.99 Hearing Protector Belt Clip P78-13020 3.29 Large P78-25342 13.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 5 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:19 PM Page 6 CP 2000^ Dillon’s First DEDICATED Case-Processing Machine! • Eccentric Roller Bearing Drive System • Smoother Operation, Less Effort • Higher Throughput, Lower Cost Per Case • Heavier Frame for Greater Rigidity • Seven Threaded Stations for More Flexibility • Upgraded Primer Pocket Swager • Primer Pocket Swage Available in Two Stations • User-Replaceable Swage Rod Tip • Reinforced Toolhead Bolt & Washer • Improved Shellplate Indexing System • Processing Speed up to 2000 Cases Per Hour

Designed to complement our RL 1100 and Super 1050, the CP 2000 offers higher speed, greater versatility and added case processing capability...all at a much lower cost than dedicating a RELOADING machine to prep brass! If you’re loading mass quantities of ammo, the CP 2000 will make your task MUCH easier. $159999 CP 2000 with Small Primer Swager P78-66200 CP 2000 with Large Primer Swager P78-66201 Case Trimmer, Trim Die, Short Trim Die Toolhead, Universal Decapping Die and Second Back-Up Expander Die Sold Separately

Price as pictured here with accessories: $2629.99 RT 1500 Case Trimmer P78-62164 $349.99 .300 Blk Carbide Trim Die P78-16306 $189.99 Short Trim Die Toolhead P78-66026 $240.99 .300 Blk Caliber Conversion P78-66210 $132.99 .300 Blk Expander Back Up P78-62372 $46.99 Universal Decapping Die P78-22127 $28.99 Small Rifle Casefeed Plate P78-21074 $39.99 6 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:20 PM Page 7

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Rapid Trimhe RT 15001500 is used just like Casea standard size disconnect Trimmer power cord; and it can be used Dillon’s Tdie. The big difference is that while you are on any standard reloader, single stage or RT 1500 shown pushing the case into the die to size it, an progressive. installed electric motor driving a carbide cutter at 4500 The RT 1500 Case Trimmer P78-62164 is on an XL 650. RPM is trimming the case to length. Chips are $349.99. (Available only in 110 volt 60 hz.) drawn off through a vacuum manifold that Size/trim dies are sold separately (see chart clamps to the outside of the special size/trim below). Replacement carbide cutting blades, die. (Vacuum cleaner and hose not included.) P78-13141, are $20.99 each. Upper lock The RT 1500 is equipped with a quick- rings, P78-13559, are $6.99 each. RT 1500 & 1200B Size/Trim Die Calibers^

.204 Ruger P78-21028 $69.99 RT 1500 Short Trim Dies .222 Rem. P78-21363 69.99 NOTE: The following dies MUST be used with a .223 Rem. P78-20107 61.99 Short Trim Die Toolhead. .223 Rem. Carbide P78-19797 189.99 .300 Blk Carbide P78-62140 $189.99 .220 Swift P78-21364 69.99 6.8 SPC P78-62238 69.99 .22-250 Rem. P78-20110 69.99 7.62 x 39 P78-62237 69.99 .243 Win. P78-20109 69.99 .25-06 Rem. P78-21367 69.99 6.5 Creedmoor (1500 only) P78-62290 69.99 6.5 x 55mm P78-21495 69.99 .270 Win. P78-20112 69.99 7mm Rem. Mag. P78-21366 69.99 .30-30 Win. P78-20111 69.99 .300 WSM P78-21029 69.99 .308 Win. P78-20106 61.99 .308 Win. Carbide P78-62126 189.99 .30-06 P78-20108 61.99 .30-06 Carbide P78-62159 239.99 Short Trim Die Toolheads .300 Win. Mag. P78-21370 69.99 RL 550 P78-62231 $44.99 .300 Wby. Mag. P78-21371 69.99 (Includes modified vacuum manifold.) .303 Brit. P78-21765 69.99 XL 750/650 P78-62112 39.99 8 x 57 Mauser P78-21502 69.99 RL/Super 1050^ P78-62219 240.99 RT 1500 Motor Only P78-61500 $318.99 (Blue 1050 Toolhead Stand not included.) Dillon’s 303 MILITARYEliminate the “Grunt BRASS? Work” with Dillon’s Super Swage 600 Stainless Steel ntil now, reusing military brass, P78-20095 Headspace Uwith its crimped primer pockets, $114.99 has been a tedious task. The Dillon Case Gages solution is a remarkably simple device that bolts to your bench and allows you to swage the primer pockets with speed and ease. eadspace CaseWon’t Gages are essentialRust! for setting your rifle The case is supported from the inside, so you Hsize die, and make it easy to ensure that your loaded won’t be tearing the rims off the brass. A tool steel, pistol rounds will function in your firearm. hardened swage rod (easy to .223 Remington P78-13254 $29.99 change from large to small .308 Winchester P78-12867 30.99 primers) simply rolls .30-06 Springfield P78-12679 31.99 the crimp away. No .380 ACP P78-15160 17.99 reaming is necessary. 9mm Parabellum P78-15161 17.99 Our unique compound .38 Super P78-15158 17.99 cam leverage system .38 Special P78-15159 17.99 assures not only ease of operation, but perfect alignment .357 Magnum P78-15163 17.99 with each and every round. Sound simple? It is and it works. .40 S&W P78-15164 17.99 What’s more, it’s inexpensive. The Super Swage 600 comes 10mm P78-15162 17.99 with large and small swage rods. .44 Magnum P78-15165 17.99 6.8 SPC Back-Up Rod P78-62124 $22.99 .45 ACP P78-15166 17.99 9mm Adapter P78-62168 16.99 .45 Colt P78-15167 17.99 .40 S&W Adapter P78-62169 16.99 .45 GAP P78-12672 17.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 7 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:20 PM Page 8 ReelReel inin RecoilRecoil FiveFive TopTop TipsTips toto ManageManage RecoilRecoil By Maureen P. Sangiorgio – NRA-Certified Firearm Instructor/Range Safety Officer

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hen I first met the woman at a was a subcompact Ruger 9 mm. So I positioned the party, she seemed the calm and gun in her hand, checked her grip, her stance, and composed type. She was a friend of told her to squeeze the trigger. BAM! Right after that W first shot, reacting to the recoil, she ran around in cir- the hostess, and as we were chatting, she cles, screaming, flailing the gun around, and ran to asked what I did for a living. I told her I write her car! Lesson over. magazine articles during the week and give The way I see it, a few mistakes happened here. private firearm lessons on the weekend. She First, since she had zero firearm experience, her hus- squealed with delight and immediately hired band should not have given her a small 9mm handgun me to teach her how to shoot a new hand- for a gift. Granted, they conceal better, but small, lightweight guns kick more, plain and simple. Second, gun her husband gave her for her birthday. she should have taken several lessons to work her way At the range, I found out she had zero shooting up from a .22 to the 9mm. Third, the student should experience. She seemed a bit nervous, so I suggested have followed her instructor’s instructions! she start with my Ruger Mark III Hunter .22. It’s a What is recoil? heavy gun, with very manageable recoil. She refused, Recoil is the backward movement of a gun when it and insisted I teach her how to shoot her gun, which is discharged. Every time you squeeze that trigger, it 9 Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:20 PM Page 10

causes an explosion that results in the bullet zooming 3. Pick the right ammo. All ammo, even of the same through the barrel and bursting out of the muzzle at a caliber, is not created equal! There are two main types tremendous speed. When the bullet breaks free of the of ammo: target and self-defense. Ammo used for target gun, the force of that action creates a flip of the muzzle practice at the range will have the letters “FMJ” on it, as well as a backward thrust, or recoil. which means full-metal jacket. FMJ has less recoil than Recoil is determined by two factors – the size and hollow points, or HP. “Ammo that is more expensive, energy of the ammo, and the size and weight of the has the word ‘defensive’ or the letters HP on the box, gun. “If the bullet is traveling quickly in one direc- will be hotter and have more felt recoil,” says Dianna. tion, it’s going to cause the mass it came out of to go Also check the bullet weight (in grains) on the box – in the opposite direction,” says professional 3-gun the higher the number, the heavier the bullet, and the shooter Dianna Muller. Newton knew this back in greater the recoil. Beginners should avoid boxes marked 1687 – for every action, there is an equal and oppo- “+P” or “+P+” regardless of the bullet weight listed. site reaction. 4. Check your stance. Be sure to lean forward, put- Five Top Tips ting more weight on either your left or right front leg, Whether you’re just starting out shooting, or have whichever feels more comfortable for you. Your feet already purchased a firearm that has too much recoil should be spaced apart with one in front of the other. for you, follow these tips to learn how to manage recoil Leaning forward, with your knee slightly bent, will help in handguns, rifles, and shotguns. absorb some of the recoil because you will have better 1. Consider caliber. Whether it’s a rifle or handgun, balance. You don’t want your back in a backward arch a .22 firearm loaded with .22 ammo will produce the leaning out over your heels. Think “nose over toes” for least amount of recoil and muzzle flip. Once your tar- a very positive center of gravity. get groups improve (your cluster should be no larger “One of the key ingredients to becoming an accurate than your fist), you’re ready to move up in caliber. shooter is how the shooter stands when firing,” notes Regarding shotguns, Zach Snow, spokesperson for Dianna. “If the shooter is leaning back, they’re going to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), rec- feel more recoil. Most shooters find it’s best to lean for- ommends opting for a semiautomatic 20 gauge. “A ward on the left leg if they’re right handed, or lean for- semiautomatic shotgun will take some of that recoil out ward on the right leg if they’re left-handed.” for the beginner shooter,” says Snow. Semiautos have a 5. Get a GRIP! “A proper grip will counter the effects gas operating system that reduces felt recoil by pro- of recoil,” says Dianna. When I was learning to shoot, I longing the action stroke. was blessed to have a variety of instructors – some of As a first shotgun, a single-barrel .410-bore model is them were veterans, and others were retired police offi- perfect for young shooters because it has the lightest cers. They all taught me to grip a handgun very firmly, felt recoil of all shotguns. and make sure there is no space between my fingers, or 2. Choose a heavier gun. “The biggest mistake I see between my hands when gripping the pistol. people make when looking for minimal recoil is to For handguns, pick up the pistol behind the muzzle think the smaller the gun, the better off I will be,” says with your support hand. Then, with your strong hand, Dianna. “The exact opposite is true. A full-size, heavy make a “Y” of your thumb and fingers. Place your gun has more mass to help absorb that recoil and offset strong hand on the firearm so that the web is centered the effects of that explosion than a small, lightweight, along the high back of the back strap. This is the compact gun.” biggest mistake I see my students make. Their hand is Some semiauto shotguns are equipped with a syn- too far down the back strap. Keep your finger straight thetic stock, which can be lighter than other materi- and off the trigger. als. “In that case, if you are experiencing uncomfort- Next, bring the support hand in to play and press able recoil, consider adding some weight within the your support-hand fingers into the palm on your stock and forend,” suggests Snow. “If you need help strong hand. Then make sure the thumbs are pointed with this, talk with an instructor or the manager at straight, parallel to the slide or barrel. For semiautos, your local range or gun shop. You can also go see a the support-hand thumb should lie directly forward gunsmith to have them add some weight to the gun of and below the strong-hand thumb. For revolvers, while maintaining its balance.” the support-hand thumb is positioned over the To give you some idea how much difference a heav- strong-hand thumb. ier gun makes in terms of reducing recoil, the NRA test- You can also exercise with various types of fitness ed various rifles (same manufacturer) chambered in 30- equipment to build up forearm and wrist strength. 06. They tested four guns weighing 6, 7, 8 and 9 Squeeze a tennis ball or grippers in front of TV at night. pounds each. Their recoil energies were 26, 23, 20 and Another tip is to do reverse curls, and to use rubber 18 foot-pounds respectively. bands of different strengths to spread the fingers apart.
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Case Preparation Equipment Vibratory Case Cleaners Case/Media Separators

CM-2000 Case/Media Separator^ P78-20675 $81.99 CM-500 Case/Media Separator^ P78-21045 $49.99 great. Our device is large, 10” x 14”, and will hold more Dillon’sCV-2001 CV-2001 Vibratory – The Industry Case Cleaner Standard is one of the than 1,600 .38 Special cases. It sits on a large media largest in the industry. Its 12-1/2 quart bowl capacity will collection tub that measures 18” x 22”. The tub keeps the allow you to polish up to 1,300 .38/.357 or 550 .30-06 cases mess off the floor and bench. It’s fast – so fast it will remove per hour. Not only is our capacity greater than most, but our media from 1500 rounds of .223 brass in a matter of seconds. motor is also larger in horsepower, internally cooled, thermally protected, and turns on precision ball bearings. Dillon’s introducingLimited the newWork CV-750 Space? heavy duty Vibratory This is no “hobby” machine! The bowl and base are Case Cleaner for those with limited space. This new case constructed of 7/32” thick injection molded high-strength cleaner uses the same motor as the CV-2001 and is every bit polypropylene which is impact and abrasion resistant. as tough – just more compact. To accompany the CV-750, the CM-500 does the same job as the larger CM-2000 After we soldCase/Media thousands of our Separators famous first generation FL- Case/Media Separator; and, like the CV-750, handles just 2000 case cleaners, customers who had purchased them about half the capacity of the larger unit. Although scaled began asking us to address the problem of separating the down in size, these two pieces of equipment are every bit as cleaned and polished brass from the cleaning media. We tough as their full-sized counterparts. We used the same knew from the beginning that the simplest method of materials in their construction and designed them to work separating would be a rotating squirrel cage, but we had to just as hard – and do it in a more compact area! find a design we could manufacture economically. Our CV-2001^, US 110v P78-20493 $199.99 problem was that it had to be BIG – big enough to handle the CV-750^, US 110v P78-19455 149.99 entire load of the FL-2000 series case cleaners. The solution Euro 220v CV-2001^ P78-22047 229.99 was an injection molded reversible part. Simple, and it works Euro 220v CV-750^ P78-19473 174.99

apid Polish 290 is illon’s D.C.L. non- Rthe first cartridge Daerosol case lube case finish designed is easy to use. Simply specifically to bring a lay your cases out, brilliant shine (20 spray lightly with one Don’t Forget percent brighter than or two passes and tumbling media alone) you’ve done it. No and a protective mess, no guesswork. Polishing coating to reloaded Within minutes the ammunition. Simply lubricant distributes add several capfuls to itself around the Media! the media in your cartridge cases and Crushed walnut hull polishing media tumbler and run. you’re ready to load. quickly cleans even the dirtiest of cases Rapid Polish 290 has a Try a bottle. You’ll and is the best solution for badly great residual value never use a grease pad tarnished, range-pick-up brass. and stays in your again. 15-pound bag P78-13287 $23.99 tumbling media. You’ll use less each time you clean your cases. Ground corn cob polishing media is 8 oz. bottle P78-13733 $14.99 Rapid Polish 290 contains no ammonia, the best there is for that final polish. Case (20 pc.) P78-20256 209.99 so it won’t weaken brass cases! Leaves your brass looking better than Rapid Polish 290 10 bottles of polish/10 of lube^ factory new! 8 oz. bottle. P78-13804 $9.99 Case (20 pc.) P78-21375 $179.99 10-pound bag P78-13496 $15.99
Case (20 pc.) P78-20255 149.99  ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 11 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:20 PM Page 12 RL 1100^ FEATURED UPGRADES: • Eccentric Roller Bearing Drive System • Smoother Operation, Less Effort • Heavier Frame for Greater Rigidity • Upgraded Primer Pocket Swager • User-Replaceable Swage Rod Tip • Spring-Loaded Priming Station Locator • Reinforced Toolhead Bolt & Washer • Improved Shellplate Indexing System • 1050 Caliber-Conversion Compatible • Two-Year Warranty All for ONLY... $199999* *Prices vary on exotic-caliber machines.

STANDARD FEATURES: • Made in the USA • High Strength Ductile Iron Frame • Swages Military Primer Pockets • Automatic Indexing • Variable-Speed Casefeeder • Automatic Primer System • Automatic Powder Measure • Factory Adjusted Reloading Dies • Loads up to .308 Winchester • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial!

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^ PRIMER SySTEM^ Accessories Large primer system conversion P78-66217 $139.99 QUICK-ChANgE Small primer system conversion P78-66216 139.99 TOOlhEAD CONvERSION^ EXTRA CASEFEED PlATE^ Includes: Large pistol P78-21072 $39.99 •Toolhead Large rifle P78-21075 39.99 •Powder Measure Small rifle P78-21074 39.99 P78-66215, $285.99 Small pistol P78-21073 39.99 CAlIBER CONvERSION^ POwDER MEASURE^ P78-20421 $94.99 Includes: 1100 TOOlhEAD^ P78-66024 $209.99 •Shellplate TOOlhOlDER •Locator Buttons Keeps the tools you need handy and •Swage Backup Rod/Expander organized! Wrenches included. •Casefeed Adapter With bracket P78-62202, $39.99 •Casefeed Plunger W/O bracket P78-62203, $33.99 •Powder Funnel Ball End Dipped Wrench Set Pistol Calibers Conversion#/Price Machine#/Price P78-62161, $20.99 .32 ACP #20633/$132.99 #66107/$1999.99 BUllET TRAy .32 S&W Long #20634/$132.99 #66109/$1999.99 .32 H&R Magnum #20634/$132.99 #66109/$1999.99 Designed for “economy of .380 ACP #20483/$132.99 #66108/$1999.99 motion” when loading. 9mm Parabellum #20482/$132.99 #66100/$1999.99 P78-22215, $47.99 9x25 Dillon #21525/$132.99 #66139/$2099.99* .38 Super #20484/$132.99 #66111/$1999.99 MAChINE MAINTENANCE KIT^ .38 Super Comp #21057/$132.99 #66112/$1999.99 .38 Special #20477/$132.99 #66113/$1999.99 Everything you need to keep your .357 Magnum #20477/$132.99 #66114/$1999.99 Dillon loader cleaned and lubricated .357 SIG #20068/$132.99 #66115/$1999.99 up to factory specifications. .38-40 Winchester #21160/$132.99 #66121/$1999.99 Maintenance Kit P78-22211, $31.99 .40 S&W #20545/$132.99 #66116/$1999.99 10mm #20788/$132.99 #66117/$1999.99 .41 Magnum #20478/$132.99 #66118/$1999.99 .44 Special #20479/$132.99 #66119/$1999.99 MAChINE COvER^ .44 Magnum #20479/$132.99 #66120/$1999.99 This nylon cover adds security to your loading bench. .44-40 Winchester #21161/$132.99 #66122/$1999.99 Comes equipped with a D-ring, allowing the heavy- .45 GAP #21010/$132.99 #66123/$1999.99 duty zipper to be locked. P78-13239, $39.99 .45 ACP #20480/$132.99 #66101/$1999.99 Master lock P78-13083, $3.99 .45 Colt #20481/$132.99 #66124/$1999.99 .475 Linebaugh #20833/$169.99 call SPARE PARTS KIT^ 2 Pickup Tube Tips, .480 Ruger #20833/$169.99 call 1 Super 1050 Spring Bushing Large, Green .500 Action Express call #66125/$2099.99* 1 Cam Guide Bolt 1/4-20 2 Magazine Orifices, .500 S&W Magnum #20834/$169.99 #66126/$2099.99* 1 Ratchet Restriction Tab Small, Blue Rifle Calibers Conversion#/Price Machine#/Price 4 Lock Ring Inserts 2 Retaining Clips .223 Remington #20485/$132.99 #66103/$1999.99 3 Pistol Decapping Pins 2 Dispensing Tips, Small .223 Rem./Carbide call #66102/$2099.99* 2 #10 Tinnerman Inserts 2 Dispensing Tips, Large .22-250 #21055/$150.99 #66127/$2099.99* 1 1/4” E-Clip CP/RL 1100 Toolhead Spring .243 Winchester #21054/$150.99 #66133/$2099.99* 3 Bellcrank Cubes Blue Failsafe Strip Nut 6.5 Creedmoor #62403/$150.99 #66129/$2099.99* 2 Primer Punch Springs Power Bar Spacer Plug 6.5 Grendel #20896/$150.99 #66130/$2099.99* 2 1/4-20 3/8 BH Screws Primer Slide Roller 6.8 SPC #20468/$150.99 #66131/$2099.99* 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) Primer Slide Roller Screw .30 Carbine #20626/$150.99 #66110/$1999.99 1 Tab/Spring Arm Spring Primer Station Locator Tab 7.62x39 #20631/$169.99 #66132/$2099.99* 2 Pickup Tube Tips, Primer Station Locator Spring .300 AAC Blackout #62374/$132.99 #66106/$2099.99* Small, Yellow Primer Station Locator Bushing .30-30 Winchester #21052/$150.99 #66134/$2099.99* 2 Magazine Orifices, P78-66206, $42.99 .308 Winchester #21049/$150.99 #66105/$1999.99 Large, Red .308 Win./Carbide call #66104/$2099.99* .45-70 Government #21056/$183.99 #66136/$2099.99* PRIMER PICKUP TUBES Used to transfer primers TOOlhEAD STAND from flip tray to priming If you have more than one toolhead set system. up for your machine, this is a must have 1 Lg. P78-22029 $8.99 to store it. 1 Sm. P78-22028 8.99 P78-62200, $49.99 2 Sm., 2 Lg. P78-20056 29.99 4 Lg. P78-20050 29.99 Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $2602.99 4 Sm. P78-20049 29.99 Mr. Bulletfeeder by Double Alpha P78-15145 $469.99 PRIMER FlIP TRAy low Powder Sensor P78-16306 $44.99 Bullet Tray P78-22215 $47.99 A heavy, high-quality tray large enough for the Federal Toolholder P78-62202 $39.99 primer package. P78-13606, $23.99 ea. ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 13 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:20 PM Page 14

Stuck Case Hex Adjustments Precise, Remover for Wrench Uniform Unique Hex Adjustments Quick-Release Taper Crimp DillonFloating for Wrench Die SetsDie Inserts Size Die Decap Polished Assy. Carbide to a High Expander Micro-Finish Ball

Long, Vented Tapered Seating Carbide Stem Ring Solid, 1-Piece Tighter Standard Decapping Heavy, Large, ACCU- 7/8 x 14 Pin Radiused Radiused Headed Radiused CRIMP Threads Mouth Carbide Decap Pin Mouths Die

Sizing/Depriming Die (Pistol) Sizing/Depriming Die (Rifle) Our sizing/depriming dies feature a “floating decap assembly” The sizing/depriming die is full-length, to minimum tolerances, with a snap spring that throws the spent primer off the pin and sizing cases down to function in semi- and full-automatic firearms. We eliminates the primer “draw back” that often occurs when strongly suggest that a headspace case gage be used to correctly adjust decapping military brass. The primary feature of Dillon’s size die the size die. design is the long, tapered carbide ring with a radiused opening. For high volume users, such as commercial reloaders, law That radiused opening, and its importance to progressive reloading, enforcement agencies, and high power or service rifle competitors, is one of the reasons why our seat and crimp dies are better. We we also offer .223 and .308 die sets with a full-length carbide found a way of manufacturing these dies that has enabled us to make sizing die. Lubrication is still required, but the increased scratch the lead-in radius even bigger! The bigger radius makes progressive resistance and die longevity of carbide are of great benefit to these loading with our equipment even smoother – but that’s still only a groups of users. part of the story. The depriming assembly includes a carbide expander ball for “squeak-free,” effortless neck expansion. This expander ball is Bullet Seating Die (Pistol) located in the middle of the depriming stem to take advantage of Our quick-disassembly seat die allows the user to disassemble superior initial leverage for easier extraction. and clean the seating die without losing adjustment. In this manner, In the event of a stuck case, the design of the depriming assembly bullet lube and shavings can be quickly removed from the die, allows it to function as a stuck case remover. thereby guaranteeing a constant seating depth. We’ve incorporated a “flip-flop” seating stem and a clip that enables you to remove the Bullet Seating Die (Rifle) Our bullet seating die is internally designed to keep the bullet die insert and change the seating stem from round nose to semi- straight throughout the seating process. Once properly adjusted, wadcutter without unscrewing a seating stem. Dillon’s the only measurable runout will be that which is inherent in the double-ended design makes it simple to remove a pin, reverse the bullet. seating stem, make any minor seating depth adjustments that may be necessary and go on loading in a fraction of the time. Taper Crimp Die (Rifle) The taper crimp die is also specially configured to center both the Crimp Die (Pistol) case neck and the case body, thereby aligning the entire cartridge for We’ve made it easy for you to remove the die insert for cleaning a more uniform crimp. Dillon Rifle Dies are designed to meet the without having to change the critical crimp adjustment. Once your more rigid requirements for both accuracy and precision demanded crimp die is set for the proper amount of crimp, you’ll never have by today’s marksman. to change it. This is especially good news for all of you who load A taper crimp die is preferred for loading ammunition intended to lead bullets! Before, you had to unscrew the die from the toolhead be used in semiautomatic firearms with detachable box magazines, and disassemble the die in order to remove any bullet lube or lead and in lever-action firearms with tubular magazines. residue. Then, you had to start from square one to re-adjust the Dillon Rifle Dies (Three-Die Sets) crimp. Those days are over. All you have to do now is pop a clip .223 Remington P78-10839 $83.99 and the die insert drops into your hand for cleaning. .308 Winchester P78-15574 83.99 Dillon Carbide Pistol Dies (Three-Die Sets) .30-06 Springfield P78-10840 83.99 .32 S&W Long/.32 H&R Mag. P78-14426 $75.99 Dillon Carbide Rifle Dies (Three-Die Sets) .380 ACP P78-14401 75.99 .223 Remington P78-10096 $179.99 9mm Parabellum P78-14406 75.99 .30 M1 Carbine P78-62128 114.99 9x25 Dillon P78-14601 156.99 .300 AAC Blackout P78-62114 189.99 .357 SIG P78-22083 156.99 .308 Winchester P78-10793 185.99 .38 Super P78-14399 75.99 .30-06 Springfield P78-62151 294.99 .38 Special/.357 Magnum P78-14400 75.99 Spare Decapping Pins 10mm/.40 S&W P78-14398 75.99 .223 Remington P78-13278 $4.99 .41 Magnum P78-14402 75.99 .308 Winchester P78-13132 4.99 .44 Special/.44 Magnum P78-14403 75.99 .30-06 Springfield P78-13069 4.99 .45 ACP/.45 GAP P78-14404 75.99 For Universal Decapping Die P78-15816 4.99 .45 Colt P78-14405 75.99 Spare Dillon Die Lock Rings (Fit all 7/8” x 14 thread dies) Spare Decapping Pins Dillon Die Lock Ring P78-14067 $1.99 Package of 10 P78-21528 $7.99 5-Pack Die Lock Rings P78-10669 5.99 Note: Individual Dillon size, seat and crimp dies are available. Call or visit our website to order. 14 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:21 PM Page 15

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by Double-Alpha Mr.r. Bulletfeeder Bulletfeeder has been around for Mr. Bulletfeeder Set Up in One Caliber Msome years now, and has gained a 9mm/.38/.357 P78-15145 $469.99 huge following worldwide. The patented .40 S&W/10mm P78-15146 469.99 system is by far the best performing per- .45 ACP P78-15148 469.99 sonal-use bullet feeder on the market, .223 Rem./5.56 NATO P78-15150 493.99 .30 cal./7.62mm P78-15153 499.99 and has been, since its introduction in 6.5mm P78-15154 499.99 2006. Double-Alpha Academy has Mr. Bulletfeeder Caliber Conversions teamed up with RAK Systems, the origi- 9mm/.38/.357 P78-15168 $149.99 nal designer and patent holder of the .40 S&W/10mm P78-15169 149.99 system, to redesign and streamline the .45 ACP P78-15170 149.99 product, making it more compact, more .223 Rem./5.56 NATO P78-15171 169.99 versatile, better looking and more afford- .30 cal./7.62mm P78-15172 182.99 able than ever before. 6.5mm P78-15173 182.99 The Mr. Bulletfeeder by Double-Alpha Replacement Bullet Dropper Dies 9mm/.38/.357 P78-10218 $94.99 is now a production-grade product, with .40 S&W/10mm P78-10219 94.99 Double-Alpha Academy – a world leader .45 ACP P78-10220 94.99 in practical-shooting-related product .223 Rem./5.56 NATO P78-10221 94.99 manufacturing and distribution – at the .30 cal./7.62mm P78-10236 94.99 helm. The design allows the bullet colla- Replacement Output Tube Assemblies tor to be mounted onto the casefeeder, Small Output P78-10238 $34.99 eliminating any increased footprint and Large Output P78-10239 34.99 space use, and the new patent-pending Replacement Nose Guide Spacers dropper is a huge step forward in design, Set of Four P78-10237 $4.99 durability and reliability. OnOn thethe CoverCover This month’s Blue Press model is Jessica, pictured on the cover and at left with a Desert Design & Development DEFCON2SD-Ti

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^ SUPER 1050 STANDARD FEATURES: • Made in the USA • Loading Rate: 1000-1200 Rds/Hr • High Strength Ductile Iron Frame • Swages Military Primer Pockets • Automatic Indexing • Variable-Speed Casefeeder • Automatic Primer System • Automatic Powder Measure • Factory Adjusted Reloading Dies • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial! All for ONLY... $199999* *Prices vary on exotic-caliber machines.

SUPER 1050 Stock Numbers .380 ACP P78-21135 9mm Parabellum P78-21067 .38 Super P78-21132 .38 Super Comp P78-21069 .38 Special P78-21136 .357 Magnum P78-21137 .40 S&W P78-21070 10mm P78-21138 .41 Magnum P78-21139 .44 Special P78-21140 .44 Magnum P78-21141 .45 ACP P78-21061 .45 Colt P78-21133 .223 Remington P78-21130 .223 Rem./Carbide $2099.99* P78-21131 6.5 Creedmoor $2099.99* P78-62404 .300 BLK/Carbide $2099.99* P78-62388 .308 Winchester P78-21058 .308 Win./Carbide $2099.99* P78-21068 (See Page 17 for more caliber listings.) 16 Blue Press 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:21 PM Page 17

1050 PRIMER SySTEM^ Accessories Large primer system conversion P78-20476 $139.99 QUICK-ChANgE Small primer system conversion P78-20419 139.99 TOOlhEAD CONvERSION^ EXTRA CASEFEED PlATE^ Includes: Large pistol P78-21072 $39.99 •Toolhead Large rifle P78-21075 39.99 •Powder Measure Small rifle P78-21074 39.99 P78-21393, $285.99 Small pistol P78-21073 39.99 CAlIBER CONvERSION^ 1050 POwDER MEASURE^ P78-20421 $94.99 Includes: 1050 TOOlhEAD^ P78-20420 $209.99 •Shellplate TOOlhOlDER •Locator Buttons Keeps the tools you need handy and •Swage Backup Rod/Expander organized! Wrenches included. •Casefeed Adapter With bracket P78-62202, $39.99 •Casefeed Plunger W/O bracket P78-62203, $33.99 •Powder Funnel Ball End Dipped Wrench Set Pistol Calibers Conversion#/Price Machine#/Price P78-62161, $20.99 .32 ACP #20633/$132.99 #21162/$1999.99 .32 S&W Long #20634/$132.99 #21134/$1999.99 BUllET TRAy .32 H&R Magnum #20634/$132.99 #21134/$1999.99 Designed for “economy of .380 ACP #20483/$132.99 #21135/$1999.99 motion” when loading. 9mm Parabellum #20482/$132.99 #21067/$1999.99 .38 Super #20484/$132.99 #21132/$1999.99 P78-22215, $47.99 .38 Super Comp #21057/$132.99 #21069/$1999.99 .38 Special #20477/$132.99 #21136/$1999.99 MAChINE MAINTENANCE KIT^ .357 Magnum #20477/$132.99 #21137/$1999.99 Everything you need to keep your Dil- .357 SIG #20068/$132.99 #21127/$1999.99 lon loader cleaned and lubricated up to .38-40 Winchester #21160/$132.99 #21158/$1999.99 factory specifications. Available alone .40 S&W #20545/$132.99 #21070/$1999.99 or in combination with a spare parts kit. 10mm #20788/$132.99 #21138/$1999.99 .41 Magnum #20478/$132.99 #21139/$1999.99 Maintenance Kit P78-22211, $31.99 .44 Special #20479/$132.99 #21140/$1999.99 Maint. Kit & 1050 Spare Parts Kit P78-97018, $53.99 .44 Magnum #20479/$132.99 #21141/$1999.99 .44-40 Winchester #21161/$132.99 #21159/$1999.99 MAChINE COvER^ .45 GAP #21010/$132.99 #21002/$1999.99 This nylon cover adds security to your loading bench. .45 ACP #20480/$132.99 #21061/$1999.99 Comes equipped with a D-ring, allowing the heavy- .45 Colt #20481/$132.99 #21133/$1999.99 duty zipper to be locked. P78-13239, $39.99 .475 Linebaugh #20833/$169.99 call Master lock P78-13083, $3.99 .480 Ruger #20833/$169.99 call .500 S&W Magnum #20834/$169.99 #20428/$2099.99* SPARE PARTS KIT^ 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) Rifle Calibers Conversion#/Price Machine#/Price 1 Super 1050 Spring Bushing 1 Tab/Spring Arm Spring .223 Remington #20485/$132.99 #21130/$1999.99 1 Cam Guide Bolt 1/4-20 2 Pickup Tube Tips, .223 Rem./Carbide call #21131/$2099.99* 1 Super 1050 Toolhead Spring Small, Yellow .22-250 #21055/$150.99 #21129/$2099.99* 1 Priming Station 2 Magazine Orifices, .243 Winchester #21054/$150.99 #21126/$2099.99* Retaining Tab Large, Red 6.5 Creedmoor #62403/$150.99 #62404/$2099.99* 1 Ratchet Restriction Tab 2 Pickup Tube Tips, 6.8 SPC #20468/$150.99 #21150/$2099.99* 4 Lock Ring Inserts Large, Green .270 Winchester #21053/$150.99 #18491/$2099.99* 3 Pistol Decapping Pins 2 Magazine Orifices, .30 Carbine #20626/$150.99 #21142/$1999.99 2 #10 Tinnerman Inserts Small, Blue 7.62x39 #20631/$169.99 #21144/$2099.99* 1 1/4” E-Clip 2 Retaining Clips .300 AAC Blackout #62374/$132.99 #62388/$2099.99* 3 Bellcrank Cubes 1 Slide Roll Pin Sleeve .30-30 Winchester #21052/$150.99 #21003/$2099.99* 2 Primer Punch Springs 2 Dispensing Tips, Small .300 WSM #20466/$179.99 #21110/$2099.99* 2 1/4-20 3/8 BH Screws 2 Dispensing Tips, Large .303 British #21051/$150.99 #21060/$2099.99* P78-20779, $40.99 .308 Winchester #21049/$150.99 #21058/$1999.99 .308 Win./Carbide call #21068/$2099.99* PRIMER PICKUP TUBES .30-06 Springfield #21050/$213.99 #21059/$1999.99* Used to transfer primers .30-06 Sp./Carbide call #62178/$2222.99* from flip tray to priming .45-70 Government #21056/$183.99 #21064/$2099.99* system. TOOlhEAD STAND 1 Lg. P78-22029 $8.99 If you have more than one toolhead set 1 Sm. P78-22028 8.99 up for your 1050, this is a must have to 2 Sm., 2 Lg. store it. P78-20056 29.99 P78-62200, $49.99 4 Lg. P78-20050 29.99 4 Sm. P78-20049 29.99 PRIMER FlIP TRAy Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $2204.99 Powdercheck System P78-21044 $71.99 A heavy, high-quality tray large enough for the Federal low Powder Sensor P78-16306 $44.99 primer package. P78-13606, $23.99 ea. Bullet Tray P78-22215 $47.99 1050 Toolholder P78-62202 $39.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 17 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:21 PM Page 18

Gianni: At major matches before any stage I clear my head and only focus on that stage. I pretend that I’m the only oneGet on that stage. 2 4. How many rounds a year do you shoot on average? Christian: 20-30k, this year was the most. The previous years have all been 10-20k. @christian.sailer.shooting Christian Sailer Gianni: Between 40-50 thousand 1. First gun you ever fired? rounds. Christian: First, a Red Ryder BB Gun, 5. Most useless thing you own? then Grandpa’s single shot bolt action Christian: My back-up gun because my .22 LR and then a Walther P22. primary never gives out. Gianni: The first gun I ever fired was Gianni: My Irish Jack Russell. He’s when I was three years old, it was a always getting into trouble. Chipmunk .22 LR. 6. What else do you do for fun? 2. What’s your favorite gun? Christian: When I’m not doing Christian: My Infinity Firearms IMM schoolwork, shooting, planning/shooting Style Open Pistol! I have a matching set matches and classes, I like to be around that has won a ton of matches! family and friends. Gianni: My Infinity Firearms .40 Cal. Gianni: I have a Haas CNC milling Sight Tracker Limited Gun. It is an machine that has been a blast. My friend amazing gun, it shoots extremely flat. Eric Steiner and I have a business 3. Do you have any rituals before you making accessories for the shooting shoot? sports and are continually trying to grow Christian: I wake up, take a cold shower, the business. stretch, dryfire, and then head to the 7. Favorite place on Earth? range. Driving the morning that I shoot is Christian: It’s more about the people a must to help speed up my eyes and than the place, but I love Maui, Hawaii. wake up. Once on the range I get my gear Gianni: Haines, Alaska. It’s a small town situated, crack off a few practice shots (if outside of Skagway. It’s such a beautiful allowed), and then get in the zone! place and there’s great fishing!

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8. Most annoying thing about you? Christian: I’m quite detail oriented and organized, so things have to be done Knowperfectly to keep me happy. Gianni: I leave orange juice jugs with a few drops left in the fridge to aggravate my parents. 9. Craziest thing you’ve ever done? Christian: Attempted a backflip on a Gianni Giordano @gianni.giordano.shooting standup jet ski. Gianni: I used to race NHRA Junior 13. If you could have a conversation with Dragsters at the age of seven. They ran anyone from the past, who would it be? on alcohol and ran 1/8 of a mile at 75 Christian: John Moses Browning. mph. Gianni: King Arthur. 10. Dream job? 14. Who’s in your regular crew? Christian: Become the CEO of a Christian: My Pacific Northwest family shooting company. has my back and I enjoy shooting there Gianni: Owning a huge CNC the most. I grew up in a great shooting manufacturing company. community and my local friends know 11. Who has inspired you the most? who they are. My University of Christian: My hardworking parents in Washington fraternity brothers have my life and Max Michel in shooting. back in everything and nicknamed me Gianni: JJ Racaza. He’s a very “Shoota!” successful person and always has a Gianni: Eric Steiner, Mike O’Leary, Chris smile on his face. He’s a great person Clark, Dan Hawkens. And my awesome that I look up to. father Giovanni. 12. Who would play you in a movie? 15. Words to live by? Christian: Keanu Reeves as “John Wick” Christian: If you aren’t first, you’re last. or Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin in Gianni: Don’t let people tell you the “The Patriot”. sky’s the limit, when there are footprints Gianni: Chris Pine. on the moon! Never give up on your dreams.


^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 19 ! Gianni GiordanoBlue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:21 PM Page 20 XL 750^ STANDARD FEATURES: • Made in the USA • Automatic Indexing • Automatic Powder Measure • Automatic Linear Priming System • Uses Standard 7/8” x 14 Dies • Loading Rate: 500-800 Rds./Hr. • 5-Station Interchangeable Toolhead • Comes With One Caliber Conversion • Loads 115 Calibers Up To .338 Lapua • Index Block Roller for Smoother Indexing • Spring-Loaded Priming Station Case Locator • Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial! All for ONLY... $64999* P78-750 Reloading dies sold separately. *Prices vary on exotic-caliber machines.

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Accessories CAlIBER CONvERSION KITS^ Include shellplate, locator buttons, powder funnel and casefeed adapter parts. Available in most calibers; please specify caliber desired. (You MAY need a different casefeed plate) 110/220v variable-Speed Casefeed Assembly P78-XL650 CONVERSION (Specify Caliber) $84.99* Large pistol P78-21080 $299.99 *(All belted magnums and exotic calibers, $94.99 ea.) Large rifle P78-21081 299.99 Small pistol P78-21079 299.99 POwDER MEASURE^ Small rifle P78-21082 299.99 P78-20782, $89.99 each Magnum rifle P78-21083 310.99 Magnum Rifle Powder Bar Casefeed Plate^ P78-21353, $34.99 each Large pistol P78-21072 $39.99 X-Small Powder Bar Large rifle P78-21075 39.99 P78-20780, $34.99 each Magnum rifle P78-18492 50.99 QUICK ChANgE^ Small rifle P78-21074 39.99 Toolhead, Toolhead Stand and Powder Small pistol P78-21073 39.99 Measure P78-22059, $125.99 MAChINE MAINTENANCE KIT^ Everything you need to keep your Dil- lon loader cleaned and lubricated up to TOOlhEADS factory specifications. Available alone P78-13863, $33.99 each or in combination with a spare parts kit for your machine. Three or more, $31.99 ea. Maintenance Kit P78-22211, $31.99 POwDER DIES^ Maint. Kit & XL 750 Sp. Parts Kit P78-97500, $58.99 Extra powder dies allow you to move 1 Tab/Spring Arm Spring your powder measure from toolhead 1 Case Insert Slide Spring to toolhead without changing the 1 650 Pawl Spring “belling” adjustment. 1 Index Ball Spring 2 Pickup Tube Tips, Small P78-20064, $14.99 each, three or more, $13.99 ea. 1 650 Tool Head Pin X-Large Powder Dies, P78-21253, $22.99 each 2 Pickup Tube Tips, Large 1 Primer Cup Spring TOOlhEAD STANDS 2 Retaining Clips 2 650 Shellplate Cap The ultimate in convenience for SPARE PARTS KIT^ 1 650 Primer Support Shim keeping your reloading bench 1 650 Ejector Wire 1 Case Insert Slide Spring Cap clean and uncluttered. 1 Slide Spring Pin 2 Dispensing Tips, Large 1 Indexer Spring 2 Dispensing Tips, Small P78-22055, $24.99 each 1 650 Index Pawl 2 SDB #10 Rod Washer Three or more, $22.99 ea. 1 650 Primer Cam 1 550 Primer Slide Roller 1 XL 750 Ring Indexer 1 Slide Roller Post EQUIPMENT DUST COvERS^ 2 Pistol Decapping Pins 1 550 Slide Return Spring 1 650 Index Spring Revision A 1 Primer Retaining Pin Spring This packcloth nylon machine cover comes 1 #10 Tinnerman Insert 1 10-24 x 7/8” SHCS equipped with a D-ring, allowing the heavy- 1 Index Arm Bowed Washer 1 Primer Retaining Pin duty zipper to be locked. 1 Short Lever Spring 1 XL 750 Primer Punch, Large 750/650 Cover, P78-10443, $39.99 1 Bellcrank Cube 1 XL 750 Primer Punch, Small 1 3/8” Index Ball 1 XL 750 Primer Cup, Large (P.) Master lock, P78-13083, $3.99 1 Powder Bar Spacer Plug 1 XL 750 Primer Cup, Small Quick-Change Cover (for use with powder 1 650 Brass Tip Set Screw 1 XL 750 Primer Punch Spring measure) P78-11143, $14.99 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) 2 Adj. CF Port Cuff Nut 1 5/16” Index Ball P78-75111, $34.99 Xl 750 PRIMINg SySTEM^ (Not Pictured) Priming System Assembly P78-75100 $74.99 PRIMER PICKUP TUBES Used to transfer primers DON’T FORgET ONE OF ThESE! from flip tray to priming Mounting Hardware Kit P78-14355 $7.99 system. 1” Bench Wrench P78-10842 9.99 1 Lg. P78-22029 $8.99 Buy two or more Bench Wrenches for $8.99 each 1 Sm. P78-22028 8.99 Xl 750 total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $1334.91 2 Sm., 2 Lg. variable-Speed Electric Casefeeder P78-210** $299.99 P78-20056 29.99 Powdercheck System P78-21044 $71.99 4 Lg. P78-20050 29.99 .45 ACP Die Set P78-14404 $75.99 4 Sm. P78-20049 29.99 Strong Mount (550/650/750) P78-22051 $59.99 Roller handle P78-17950 $49.99 PRIMER FlIP TRAy low Powder Sensor P78-16306 $44.99 A heavy, high-quality tray large enough for the Federal Bullet Tray P78-22214 $47.99 Rl 550/Xl 750 Toolholder w/wrench Set P78-11541 $33.99 primer package. P78-13606, $23.99 ea. ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 21 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:21 PM Page 22

Stock # NEW 750 PACKAGE 9 (Pictured) $1453.87 Stock # NEW 750 PACKAGE 556 $1488.86 Stock # NEW 750 PACKAGE COMBO $1843.80 (If you’d like a similar package in a different caliber, please call.)

22 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:21 PM Page 23 New-Reloader XLXL 750 750 Package You’ve made the decision that loading your own ammunition is right for you. You’re ready to pull the trigger, but uncertain of exactly what you need. Dillon has taken the work out of this. We have assembled a New-Reloader Package, featuring our new XL 750 reloading machine, with the most popular machine options, along with the accessories you’ll need to begin reloading immediately. This package is available in 9mm, .223/5.56mm, or BOTH. 9mm 750 Package: .223/5.56mm 750 Package: XL 750 in 9mm XL 750 in .223/5.56mm 9mm Die Set .223/5.56 Die Set Bench Wrench Bench Wrench Small Pistol Casefeeder Small Rifle Casefeeder XL 750/650 Strong Mount XL 750/650 Strong Mount Bullet Tray Kit Bullet Tray Kit Roller Handle Roller Handle .223/5.56 Case Gage 9mm Case Gage Dillon Case Lube D-Terminator Digital Scale D-Terminator Digital Scale Primer Flip Tray Primer Flip Tray 4 Small Primer Pickup Tubes 4 Small Primer Pickup Tubes Digital Calipers Digital Calipers The Complete Reloading Manual for the 9mm Luger The Complete Reloading Manual for the .223 Rem. Total: $1453.87 Total: $1488.86 Combo Package (.223 Conversion Pictured at Right) Includes the 9mm Package Above, Plus: .223/5.56 Conversion Kit .223/5.56 Die Set XL 750 Quick Change .223 Case Gage Dillon Case Lube Small Rifle Casefeed Plate The Complete Reloading Manual for the .223 Rem. Total w/9mm Pkg.: $1843.80

^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 23 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:21 PM Page 24 RL 550C^ STANDARD FEATURES: • Made in the USA • Accommodates Over 160 Calibers • Uses Standard 7/8” x 14 Dies • Loading Rate: 400-600 Rds./Hr. • Comes With One Caliber Conversion • Interchangeable Toolhead Assembly • Automatic Powder Measure • Automatic Primer System • Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial! All for ONLY... $50999*

P78-14261 Reloading dies sold separately. *Prices vary on exotic-caliber machines.

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Rl 550 CASEFEEDER UPgRADE^ Accessories Available for most pistol cartridges – Rl 550 CAlIBER will not work with rifle cartridges. CONvERSION KITS^ Large Pistol P78-14450 Contains: Shellplate, powder Small Pistol P78-14451 funnel and locator buttons. $299.99 (110v US Model) Available in all calibers; please Large Pistol P78-14453 specify caliber desired. Small Pistol P78-14454 $299.99 (220v Euro Model) P78-RL550 CONVERSION CASEFEEDER CAlIBER CONvERSIONS $52.99 $29.99 each (Exotic calibers, $62.99^) .25-20/.32-20 Winchester P78-14206 AUTO POwDER .30 Mauser/7.62x25 P78-14204 MEASURE SySTEMS^ .30 AAC Blackout P78-62226 Additional powder measures stay .32 S&W Long P78-14205 on the toolhead. Never change .32 H&R Magnum P78-14283 powder measurements again! 9mm/9x21/.38 Super/.30 Luger P78-14284 RL 550 Powder Measure 10mm/9x25 Dillon P78-14285 .38 S&W P78-14208 P78-20782, $89.99 ea. .38 Super Comp. P78-14287 Magnum Rifle Powder Bar .38/.357 Magnum P78-14286 P78-21353, $34.99 each .357 SIG/.40 S&W P78-14289 X-Small Powder Bar .38-40/.44-40 Winchester P78-14288 P78-20780, $34.99 each .41 Magnum P78-14290 DElUXE QUICK ChANgE .44 Russian P78-14209 .44 Special/Magnum/Colt P78-14291 ASSEMBly^ .45 GAP P78-11441 With a quick change assembly and .45 ACP/.40 Super/.400 Cor-Bon P78-14292 a caliber conversion kit (SOLD .45 Auto Rim P78-19140 SEPARATELY), you can convert in .45 Colt/.45 S&W/.454 Casull P78-14279 less than a minute. Complete with: .45 Winchester Magnum P78-14210 • Toolhead • Powder Measure EQUIPMENT DUST COvERS^ • Powder Die This packcloth nylon machine cover comes • Toolhead Stand equipped with a D-ring, allowing the heavy Price without Dies, P78-22058, $121.99 duty zipper to be locked. Loading dies sold separately on Pages 34, 35 & 52. RL 550 Cover, P78-13795, $24.99 Master lock, P78-13083, $3.99 POwDER DIES^ Quick-Change Cover^ (for use with powder Extra powder dies allow you to measure) P78-11143, $14.99 move your powder measure from toolhead to toolhead without 1” BENCh wRENCh changing the “belling” adjustment. P78-10842, $9.99 each P78-20064, $14.99 each Two or more, $8.99 ea. Three or more, $13.99 ea. X-Large Powder Die, MAChINE MAINTENANCE KIT^ P78-21253, $22.99 each Everything you need to keep your Dillon loader cleaned and lubricated up to factory specifications. Available alone or in TOOlhEADS combination with a spare parts kit for your machine. Don’t adjust dies when switching calibers. These precision Maintenance Kit P78-22211, $31.99 tool holders hold your dies in perfect alignment, making Maint. Kit & Spare Parts Kit P78-97016, $37.99 caliber changes quick and easy. 550 SPARE PARTS KIT^ 1 550 Index Ball Spring P78-13909, $27.99 each; Three or more, $25.99 ea. 1 Seating Punch, Small 2 Pickup Tube, Small, 1 #10 Tinnerman Insert Yellow Tips TOOlhEAD STANDS 1 Primer Cup, Large 2 Magazine Orifices, Large The ultimate in convenience for 1 Primer Cup, Small 1 Toolhead Pin keeping your reloading bench 1 Bellcrank Cube 2 Pickup Tube, Large, clean and uncluttered. 1 3/8” Index Ball Green Tips 2 Magazine Orifices, Small P78-22055, $24.99 each 1 550 Brass Tip Set Screw 1 550 Ejector Wire 1 550 Primer Cup Spring Three or more, $22.99 ea. 1 Cartridge Retaining Spring 2 Retaining Clips 1 550 Slide Return Spring 2 Dispensing Tip, Large Total Price as pictured with optional accessories: $851.92 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) 2 Dispensing Tip, Small .45 ACP Die Set P78-14404 $75.99 1 Seating Punch, Large 1 Failsafe Bushing Rev. B Strong Mount P78-22051 $59.99 P78-20048, $23.99 Roller handle P78-17950 $49.99 low Powder Sensor P78-16306 $44.99 UNIvERSAl MOUNTINg hARDwARE KIT Bullet Tray P78-22214 $47.99 Includes: 4-Grade 5 Hex Bolts, 4-Lock Nuts, 4 Flat Toolholder w/wrench Set P78-11541 $33.99 Washers, 4-Fender Washers, 2-Wood Screws. Cartridge Case Bin/Bracket^ P78-11185 $28.99 P78-14355, $7.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 25 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:22 PM Page 26

^ buy three or more – if you load for several rifles it’s a no- brainer! Once you get your dies adjusted, you’ll never have to re-set them. A powder measure adapter is available if you want to use a manual measure that you already own. Or, if BL 550 you want to weigh every powder charge you load, it’s easy – you can use a powder trickler with the powder die/funnel Dillon’s Basic Loader assembly that comes with the BL 550. $ 99 AUTO PRIME SySTEM^ P78-16627 $94.99 299 PRIMER SySTEM EARly wARNINg^ Allows you to focus on loading instead of worrying about failing to P78-15399 seat a primer, and is an easy slip-on attachment to the auto prime Reloading Dies and Caliber Conversions sold separately system. P78-20302 $29.99 Pictured with optional accessories: AUTO POwDER SySTEM^ Strong Mount P78-22051 $59.99 Accurate to within 0.1 grain, our Automatic Powder Measure is world renowned for its charge-to-charge consistency. illon’s RL 550 has long worn P78-20251 $99.99 the title of “The World’s OPTIONAl MAgNUM RIFlE POwDER BAR D P78-21353 $34.99 Most Versatile Progressive AUTO EjECT SySTEM^ Reloader,” and stripping it down Greatly increases your ammo production capabilities and adds a to its most basic form – Dillon’s Cartridge Chute/ Bracket and a Cartridge Bin to your reloader. BL (Basic Loader) 550 – adds a P78-22120 $35.99 whole new dimension of Bl 550 POwDER DIE^ versatility for the shooter/hunter who needs to feed several Extra powder dies for your BL 550 make it easier to set up additional rifles. The BL 550 is essentially an RL 550 without the toolheads for loading different calibers. automatic priming and powder systems. Capable of loading Powder Die: P78-16629 $21.99 over 160 calibers – just like the RL 550 – it uses any Oversize Die: P78-16626 21.99 manufacturer’s standard 7/8” x 14 reloading dies. It’s priced Plastic Funnel: P78-16617 7.99 POwDER MEASURE ADAPTER comparably with other manufacturers’ turret presses; yet If you load rifle cartridges with long-grain extruded powder, you can unlike them, it’s fully upgradeable to Dillon’s Progressive RL now use any manufacturer’s powder measure with 7/8” x 14 threads 550 loader! The interchangeable toolhead (Page 25) makes it on your RL 450, AT 500, BL 550 or RL 550. (Requires the use of an quick, easy and inexpensive to change calibers. The RL 450 powder die – see below.) P78-20029 $26.99 additional toolheads are $27.99 each, or $25.99 each if you RL 450 Powder Die P78-20308 25.99 Shooting Mat

illon’s shooting mat is made of tough ballistic-weave Dillon Key Keeper, Gray P78-96671 $12.99 Dnylon fabric, with a large skid-resistant elbow pad area. Dillon Key Keeper, Coyote P78-96672 12.99 The “ground” side is moisture resistant and wipes clean Dillon Key Keeper, Black P78-96670 12.99 easily. The padding is dense, closed-cell foam to provide both shooter comfort and a stable shooting base. The mat is equipped with a shoulder strap, a carry handle and two straps with snap-release buckles. Dimensions: 66” x 27.75” P78-18146 $69.99 Dillon Precision Logo PVC Key Ring

6” x 1” Dillon Logo Sticker P78-96668 $2.50 P78-66032 $4.99 ea. 6” x 2.5” Dillon Logo Sticker P78-96666 4.00 26 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:22 PM Page 27

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illon’s Range Bag is designed to hold the Border Shift RangeDAmmo Bag (sold separately below), Bag as well as a Dillon Large Utility Box (see Page 45). The Main Compartment is 12.5” long x 7” wide x 10” high, the End Pockets are 8.5” tall x 6.5” wide x 2” deep and the Front Pocket is 9” tall x 6” wide x 2” deep. Range Bag, Black P78-19366 $89.99 Pistol Pouch, Black^ P78-17027 10.99

^ “Border Shift” Ammo Bag illon’s two-compartment ammo bag is constructed with Da flexible inner liner that will allow the entire volume to be accessible from either zippered opening. You’ll never again mix fired brass with loaded rounds! Border Shift Ammo Bag, Black P78-13755 $25.99 I.D. Card Holder (Inset, Left)^ P78-14575 2.99

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^ SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ STANDARD FEATURES: • Made in the USA • Automatic Indexing • Available in 18 Handgun Calibers • Loading Rate: 300-500 Rds./Hr. • Comes With One Caliber Conversion • Automatic Powder Measure • Automatic Primer System • Comes Complete With Dies • Factory Adjusted, Ready-to-Use • Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial! All for ONLY... $45999*

“SDB” Stock Numbers .32 S&W Long/H&R Magnum* P78-16815 $486.99 .380 ACP P78-20053 .38 Special P78-20102 .357 Magnum P78-20103 .38 Super P78-20099 .38 Super Comp P78-20115 9mm P78-20104 .40 S&W P78-20787 10mm P78-20643 .41 Magnum P78-20054 .44 Special P78-20105 .44 Magnum P78-20052 .44-40 Winchester P78-21036 .45 ACP P78-20101 .45 Colt P78-20051 .45 GAP P78-20098 .45 S&W Schofield P78-20418 28 Blue Press 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:22 PM Page 29

SQUARE DEAl “B” STRONg Accessories MOUNT & CARTRIDgE CASE BIN COMBO SQUARE DEAl ‘B’ Ergonomically designed to cut CONvERSION KITS^ your workload through Change from one caliber to economy of motion! Mounts another in minutes. your Square Deal “B” along Conversion includes carbide with a bin for your empty size die (except .44-40), cartridge cases. expander/ powder funnel, seat P78-62395, $84.99 die, crimp die, shellplate and locator buttons.

.32 S&W Long/H&R Mag. P78-16774 $109.99 SDB CARTRIDgE CASE BIN & BRACKET ONly (.32 S&W Requires X-Small Powder Bar P78-20780 $34.99) For those who already have a Strong Mount, the blue bin .380 ACP P78-20246 99.99 and silver bracket in the above photo are available .38 Special P78-20240 99.99 separately (hardware not included). .357 Magnum P78-20240 99.99 P78-11672, $29.99 .38 Super P78-20229 99.99 MAChINE COvER^ .38 Super Comp P78-20275 99.99 9mm P78-20241 99.99 This great looking nylon cover adds security to .40 S&W P78-20469 99.99 your loading bench. Your reloader will be 10mm P78-20469 99.99 protected against more than dust as these covers .41 Magnum P78-20247 99.99 come with a D-ring that allows the heavy duty .44 Special P78-20242 99.99 zipper to be locked. .44 Magnum P78-20242 99.99 Cover, P78-13795, $24.99 .44-40 Winchester P78-21035 99.99 Master lock, .45 ACP/.45 GAP P78-20123 99.99 P78-13083, $3.99 .45 Colt P78-20248 99.99 .45 S&W Schofield P78-20417 99.99 MAChINE MAINTENANCE KIT^ Everything you need to keep your Dillon SQUARE DEAl ‘B’ DElUXE QUICK ChANgE^ (Not loader cleaned and lubricated up to Pictured) Includes toolhead, powder measure and SDB factory specifications. Available alone or Toolhead Stand. P78-62256 $137.99 in combination with a spare parts kit for ‘SDB’ POwDER MEASURE^ P78-20001 $89.99 your machine. Maintenance Kit P78-22211, $31.99 SQUARE DEAl ‘B’ Maint. Kit/SDB Spare Parts Kit P78-97015, $39.99 TOOlhEAD^ Extra toolheads keep all your 1 Bellcrank Cube adjustments the way you left 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) them. 1 Indexer Return Spring P78-20113, $37.99 1 Large Primer Seat Punch 1 Primer Seat Punch Spring 2 Pickup Tube, Small, Yellow Tips SQUARE DEAl ‘B’ 2 Magazine Orifices, Large TOOlhEAD STAND SDB SPARE PARTS KIT^ 2 Pickup Tube, Large, Holds your SDB toolhead, 1 SD Shellplate Bolt Green Tips 1 SD Ejection Wire 1 3/16” Index Ball powder measure, dies and 4 SD Wave Bearings 2 Magazine Orifices, Small caliber conversion components 1 Toolhead Friction Plate 2 Retaining Clips (not included) in an orderly 2 Pistol Decapping Pins 1 SD Index Lever Assembly manner. 1 Small Primer Seat Punch 2 Dispensing Tips, Large P78-62225, $29.99 1 SD Slide Return Spring 2 Dispensing Tips, Small 1 #10 Tinnerman Insert P78-20778, $26.99 PRIMER PICKUP TUBES SQUARE DEAl ‘B’ BENCh Used to transfer primers wRENCh from flip tray to priming The Square Deal Bench Wrench system. has the correct sizes for Square 1 Lg. P78-22029 $8.99 Deal “B” die adjustments. 1 Sm. P78-22028 8.99 P78-19970, $12.99 each. 2 Sm., 2 Lg. Buy two or more, $11.99 each. P78-20056 29.99 4 Lg. P78-20050 29.99 Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $688.94 SDB Strong Mount P78-22223 $72.99 4 Sm. P78-20049 29.99 low Powder Sensor P78-16306 $44.99 PRIMER FlIP TRAy Bullet Tray P78-22214 $47.99 Tool holder w/wrench Set P78-19441 $32.99 A heavy, high-quality tray large enough for the Federal Cartridge Case Bin & Bracket P78-11672 $29.99 primer package. P78-13606, $23.99 ea. ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 29 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:22 PM Page 30 “The Essentials” Square Deal “B” 9mm Package, P78-35004: XL 750 9mm Package, P78-35009: SDB in 9mm XL 750 in 9mm D-Terminator Digital Scale 9mm Die Set The Complete Reloading Manual for the 9mm D-Terminator Digital Scale Luger Lyman Reloading Manual Digital Calipers Digital Calipers Primer Flip Tray Primer Flip Tray 9mm Case Gage 9mm Case Gage SDB Bench Wrench 1” Bench Wrench Dillon Case Preparation Guide (Not Pictured) Dillon Case Lube (Not Pictured) Mounting Hardware Kit Mounting Hardware Kit Total: $712.92 Total: $1010.90 Square Deal “B” Upgrade Kit, P78-35005: SDB Strong Mount Bullet Tray Kit Empty Case Bin and Bracket Total: $150.97 RL 550C 9mm Package, P78-35001: RL 550C 550 Conversion Kit, 9mm 9mm Die Set D-Terminator Digital Scale Lyman Reloading Manual Digital Calipers Primer Flip Tray 9mm Case Gage 1” Bench Wrench Dillon Case Preparation Guide (Not Pictured) Mounting Hardware Kit Total: $855.91 RL 550C .223/5.56 Package, P78-35003: RL 550C 550 Conversion Kit, .223/5.56 Steel .223/5.56 Die Set “The Essentials,” SDB 9mm D-Terminator Digital Scale Lyman Reloading Manual Digital Calipers SDB Primer Flip Tray Dillon Case Lube Upgrade .223/5.56 Case Gage 1” Bench Wrench Dillon Case Preparation Guide (Not Pictured) Mounting Hardware Kit Total: $890.90 RL 550C Upgrade Kit, P78-35002: 550/650/750 Strong Mount Bullet Tray Kit Empty Case Bin and Bracket Roller Handle Total: $186.96 30 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:22 PM Page 31 Reloading Packages XL 750 .223/5.56 Package, P78-35010: Dillon Case Preparation Guide (Not Pictured) XL 750 in .223/5.56 Mounting Hardware Kit Steel .223/5.56 Die Set Total: $1030.90 D-Terminator Digital Scale XL 750 Upgrade Kit, P78-35007: Lyman Reloading Manual 550/650/750 Strong Mount Digital Calipers Bullet Tray Kit Primer Flip Tray Roller Handle Dillon Case Lube Total: $157.97 .223/5.56 Case Gage 1” Bench Wrench

“The Essentials,” RL 550C 9mm “The Essentials,” XL 750 9mm

RL 550C XL 750 Upgrade Upgrade

^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 31 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:22 PM Page 32

Dillon ReloadingStrong Mount increases your Accessories Amachine’s “footprint” to over 10”, spreading the load over the whole bench instead of stressing the leading edge. For XL 750/650 owners with limited overhead clearance, the XL 750/650-only mount raises the machine 6” above the bench top. All mounts come with all the fasteners necessary to mount your machine and are coated with a durable black wrinkle finish. RL 550/XL 750/650 P78-22051 $59.99 XL 750/650-only P78-22052 57.99 olor Coded Aluminum Toolheads for the RL 550 and XL “SDB” P78-22223 72.99 C750/650 make it easy to tell at a glance which caliber you’re set up to load. ur Bullet Tray is a simple, Blue RL 550 P78-62132 $35.99 Oshallow aluminum tray Black RL 550 P78-62133 35.99 designed and located for economy Gold RL 550 P78-62134 35.99 of motion. Our tray works on the Silver RL 550 P78-62135 35.99 Square Deal “B”, RL 550 and XL Blue XL 750/650 P78-62136 39.99 750/650 when equipped with the Black XL 750/650 P78-62137 39.99 RL 550/750/650 Strong Mount, Gold XL 750/650 P78-62138 39.99 and a separate kit is available for Silver XL 750/650 P78-62139 39.99 the RL/Super 1050. Bullet Tray Kit P78-22214 $47.99 he Square Deal “B” Toolhead Stand 1050 Tray Kit P78-22215 47.99 Tholds your SDB toolhead, powder measure, dies and caliber conversion he Low Powder Sensor provides an components (not included) in an Taudible and visual reminder when it’s orderly manner. time to refill your powder reservoir. When P78-62225 $29.99 the powder level drops to about 1,000 grains remaining in the reservoir, a buzzer ur Toolhead Stands for the RL 550 will sound and a bright red LED will light. Oand XL 750/650 are the ultimate Designed to fit all Dillon powder in convenience for keeping your measures. Made of clear polycarbonate, it reloading bench clean and uncluttered. simply replaces the die-cast metal lid P78-22055, $24.99 each supplied with the measure, and operates Three or more, $22.99 ea. on two AAA batteries (included). P78-16306 $44.99 illon’s 1050 Toolhead Stand is now Davailable to store caliber quick ur Toolholders are changes for the 1050. Oavailable for your P78-62200, $49.99 reloading machine and ensure that the tools you need to service your reloader are handy and organized. No more quipment Dust Covers are made digging around your bench Eof tough packcloth nylon and add trying to find the right size hex security to your loading bench. Your wrench! reloader will be protected against more than dust as the machine covers come with a D-ring that allows the heavy duty zipper to be locked.

XL 650 with Wrench Set P78-11555 $35.99 RL 550/XL 750 with Wrench Set P78-11541 33.99 SDB with Wrench Set P78-19441 32.99 SDB/550 Cover P78-13795 $24.99 Note: Super 1050 Toolholders include Wrench Set XL 750/650 Cover P78-10443 39.99 1050 with bracket P78-62202 39.99 1050 Cover P78-13239 39.99 1050 w/o bracket P78-62203 33.99 Master lock P78-13083 3.99 Ball-End Hex Wrenches P78-11483 20.99 Pictured: SDB/550/650/750 Quick-Change Cover (for use One-Inch Bench Wrench P78-10842 9.99 with powder measure) SDB-Only Wrench P78-19970 12.99 P78-11143 $14.99 32 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:22 PM Page 33

ur Primer Flip Tray is a heavy, “D-TERMINATOR” Ohigh-quality tray large enough for the Federal primer package. P78-13606, $23.99 ea. Electronic Scale Primer Pick-Up Tubes are used to • 1500 grain/100 gram capacity transfer primers from flip tray to • Accurate to 0.1 grain/0.01 gram priming system. Having extras • Uses four AA batteries (included) pre-loaded with primers makes • Comes with its own AC adapter it easy to load a pre-determined • 100g scale check weight included amount of ammo without having to stop to pick up primers. 1 Large P78-22029 $8.99 1 Small P78-22028 8.99 2 Small, 2 Large P78-20056 29.99 4 Large P78-20050 29.99 4 Small P78-20049 29.99 NOTE: Dillon electronic scales are covered by a $139.99 illon’s “Belted Magnum” Powder one-year warranty from date of P78-10483 DSystem features a maximum-capacity purchase. steel powder bar that can dispense more than 100 grains of extruded IMR powder. Magnum rifle cartridges can require from “ELIMINATOR” Balance-Beam Scale 70 grains to well in excess of 100 grains for a single charge. We tested this system with various extruded rifle powders and found that powder charge variations stayed within plus-or-minus three-tenths of a grain. P78-97126 $169.99 $89.99 he Powdercheck System (available for P78-13480 XL 750/650 and Super 1050 reloading T he RF 100 Automatic machines) sounds an alarm if the powder Primer Filler^ eliminates charge in a round is out of limits either T the task of filling primer pick high or low. up tubes. Now you simply P78-21044, $71.99 each pour your primers from their Three or more, $65.99 ea. box into the top, press the blue button and watch it run! n Aluminum Roller Handle gives your In about two minutes the Areloader an entirely new “feel,” reduces primers are inside the protective operator fatigue, and makes primer seating easier. metal housing. That’s about 30 P78-17950 $49.99 rounds you can load while the RF 100 is doing your work for you! The RF 100 is available for either large or small illon’s 1” Bench Wrench fits our primers, and conversion kits D1” Die Lock Rings which give are available at one low price you more space on the toolhead. of $59.99 each. P78-10842, $9.99 each Large Primer Filler Two or more, $8.99 ea. P78-97077 $379.99 Small Primer Filler ur Machine Maintenance P78-97111 379.99 OKits come with everything Large (Euro. 220v) you need to keep your Dillon P78-97112 389.99 loader cleaned and lubricated Small (Euro. 220v) up to factory specifications. P78-97113 389.99 Available alone or in Small Conversion combination with a spare parts kit for your machine. P78-17903 59.99 Maintenance Kit Only P78-22211 $31.99 Large Conversion w/SDB Spare Parts Kit P78-97015 39.99 P78-17902 59.99 w/550 Spare Parts Kit P78-97016 37.99 Nylon Dust Cover^ w/750 Spare Parts Kit P78-97500 58.99 P78-11143 14.99 w/1050 Spare Parts Kit P78-97018 53.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 33 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:22 PM Page 34

Berry’s Mfg. ^

Description Stock # 250 500 1000 PlatedBullets for the 7.62 x 39 Cartridge Bullets 123 gr. RN-DS* P78-17210 $42.00 $81.00 $150.00 .32 ACP Bullets 71 gr. RN-DS* P78-17460 20.99 41.00 75.00 .380 Caliber Bullets he SHEllSorTEr is a simple product designed to reduce the time 100 gr. RN-DS* P78-17532 24.00 46.00 85.00 Tyou spend sorting brass, allowing you to enjoy more time reloading 9 Millimeter Bullets and shooting. The SHEllSorTEr is comprised of three pans designed to 115 gr. RN-DS* P78-17533 25.00 49.00 90.00 sort several common calibers. The fastest way to sort is to stack all three 115 gr. HBRN-TP* P78-17178 27.00 52.00 96.00 of the pans together on a common five-gallon bucket, yellow pan on 124 gr. RN-DS* P78-17534 27.00 51.00 95.00 top and black on the bottom; in that way, with a few shakes all your 124 gr. HBRN-TP* P78-17272 30.00 57.00 106.00 brass is sorted by caliber at the same time. The SHEllSorTEr is made of 124 gr. HBFP-TP* P78-17385 30.00 57.00 106.00 ABS, a strong plastic that will give a lifetime of service. 147 gr. RN-DS* P78-17535 31.00 60.00 110.00 P78-19972 $39.99 .357 Caliber Bullets 125 gr. FP-DS* P78-17536 28.00 53.00 98.00 158 gr. RN-DS* P78-17540 33.00 63.00 117.00 ^ 158 gr. FP-DS* P78-17539 33.00 64.00 118.00 .40 Caliber/10 Millimeter Bullets Berry’s Mfg. Bullet Puller 155 gr. HBRN-DS* P78-17238 36.00 70.00 130.00 165 gr. FP-DS* P78-17232 36.00 70.00 130.00 165 gr. HBFP-DS* P78-17271 41.00 79.00 146.00 180 gr. FP-DS* P78-17542 38.00 74.00 137.00 180 gr. RN-DS* P78-17515 35.30 68.26 127.00 .45 Caliber Bullets 185 gr. HBRN-DS* P78-17543 41.00 78.00 145.00 185 gr. FP-DS* P78-17516 35.30 68.26 127.00 200 gr. HBFP-DS* P78-17517 45.00 78.00 146.00 230 gr. RN-DS* P78-17549 42.00 80.00 149.00 Description Stock # 200 400 800 obody’s perfect. A bullet puller makes it easy to recover all your .44 Caliber Bullets Ncomponents. 240 gr. FP-DS* P78-17545 39.00 76.00 140.00 Bullet Puller^ P78-17999 $29.99 *DS = Double Struck, TP = Thick Plate, hB = hollow Base, RN = Round Nose, FP = Flat Puller Cap^ P78-17948 4.99 Point, SwC = Semi wadcutter, wC = wadcutter Collet Set P78-17947 5.99 Inset: Quinetics Uni-Chuck “Shim-Fit” P78-30041 11.99 ^ Hornady O.A.L. Gauge (This is not lOADED ammunition.) and Bullet Comparator Sierra5.56mm/.224 Caliber Bullets (Caliper not included) 52 gr. HPBT MatchKing 100/box P78-10178 $25.99 55 gr. BlitzKing 100/box P78-14458 28.99 69 gr. TMK 100/box P78-80015 31.99 69 gr. HPBT MatchKing 100/box P78-13007 27.99 77 gr. TMK 100/box P78-80016 35.99 77 gr. HPBT MatchKing 500/box P78-18171 157.99 Overall length gauge^ Bullet Comparator The initial distance a bullet must Correct bullet seating depth is critical 6mm/.243 Caliber travel when fired (from the cartridge to accuracy. In addition, minor 70 gr. HPBT MatchKing 100/box P78-12386 30.99 case mouth until it engages the variations in bullet seating depth will 6.5mm rifling) is absolutely critical to have an effect on both pressure and 123 gr. HPBT 100/box P78-14459 44.99 achieving peak accuracy. velocity. 142 gr. HPBT 100/box P78-14460 46.99 Straight P78-14622 $38.99 Bullet Comparator 7.62mm/.308 Caliber Curved (for auto, lever and pump P78-14670 $16.99 125 gr. HP 100/box P78-14448 40.99 rifles) P78-14862 $39.99 Comparator Insert (required) Modified Case^ (required) $8.99 each 155 gr. TMK 100/box P78-80018 48.00 $6.99 each .22 caliber P78-14672 155 gr. HPBT Palma 100/box P78-18160 42.99 .223 Rem. P78-14627 .24 caliber P78-14673 168 gr. TMK 100/box P78-80017 47.00 .22-250 P78-14628 .25 caliber P78-14674 168 gr. HPBT MatchKing 100/box P78-10177 42.99 .243 Win. P78-14631 .26 caliber P78-14675 175 gr. HPBT MatchKing 100/box P78-17481 44.99 .270 Win. P78-14641 .27 caliber P78-14676 7mm Rem. Mag. P78-14648 .28 caliber P78-14677 .308 Win. P78-14652 .30 caliber P78-14678 ^ .30-06 P78-14653 .33 caliber P78-14679 .300 Win. Mag. P78-14655 .35 caliber P78-14680 .37 caliber P78-14681 .38 Cal. 148 gr. HBWC (lead) 250/pkg. P78-70011 $31.99 .45 caliber P78-14682 Hornady Projectiles 34 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:23 PM Page 35

^ RCBS Trim Pro 2 SNSCoated hard-Cast Casting Bullets Stock # 500 1000 .30 M1 Carbine RN 115 gr. P78-15403 $43.00 $80.00 .380 RN 95 gr. P78-15393 40.00 74.00 Manual Case Trimmer 9mm RN 115 gr. P78-13150 41.00 76.00 9mm CN (conical) 124 gr. P78-15075 42.00 78.00 9mm FP 125 gr. P78-15396 42.00 78.00

9mm RN 125 gr. P78-15332 42.00 78.00

9mm No Lube Groove 125 gr. P78-15756 42.00 78.00

9mm RN 135 gr. P78-15043 44.00 81.00

9mm RN No Lube Groove 147 gr. P78-15044 47.00 88.00

9mm/.38 Super RN 160 gr. P78-15397 52.00 97.00

.38/.357 RNFP 100 gr. P78-15859 41.00 76.00 he RCBS Trim Pro-2 manual case trimmer features a spring- .38/.357 FP 105 gr. P78-15860 42.00 77.00 Tloaded “universal” shell holder that will accommodate case .38/.357 FP 125 gr. P78-15879 42.00 79.00 head diameters from .250” to .625”. Comes with pilot calibers: .22, .38/.357 RNFP 130 gr. P78-19679 44.00 81.00 .24, .25, .27, .28, .30, .35, .44 and .45. .38/.357 DEWC 148 gr. P78-15880 47.00 88.00 RCBS Trim Pro-2™ Case Trimmer P78-43231 $139.99 .38/.357 RN 158 gr. P78-15045 52.00 97.00

.38/.357 SWC 158 gr. P78-15881 52.00 97.00

.38/.357 RN 160 gr. P78-15400 52.00 97.00

.40/10mm FP 140 gr. P78-15335 47.00 87.00

.40/10mm RNFP 165 gr. P78-19677 55.00 101.00 Lyman .40/10mm SWC 175 gr. P78-15336 57.00 106.00

.40/10 FP No Lube Groove 180 gr. P78-15337 58.00 107.00

.40/10mm RN 180 gr. P78-10029 58.00 107.00 Products .40/10mm RN 200 gr. P78-15338 60.00 112.00

.40/10mm FP 220 gr. P78-15855 66.00 123.00 yman’s Precision Funnel Set is the ideal system for the serious .44 RNFP 200 gr. P78-15882 60.00 112.00 reloader. The Precision Funnel Set is made to be completely static .44 SWC 240 gr. P78-15891 69.00 129.00 L free, with a body of die-cast aluminum and precision-turned .45 SWC 185 gr. P78-15856 58.00 108.00 aluminum inserts. This is no “one size fits all” funnel; the Precision .45 RN 200 gr. P78-15339 60.00 112.00 Funnel Set uses precision-machined, caliber-specific inserts to .45 RNFP 200 gr. P78-15857 60.00 112.00 properly fit the case neck. The inserts can be quickly and easily .45 SWC 200 gr. P78-15340 60.00 112.00 installed by simply pushing them into place and then pulling them .45 RN No Lube Groove 230 gr. P78-19678 66.00 124.00 out when changing calibers. The Precision Funnel Set also comes Stock # 250 500 with a padded storage case that neatly stores extra inserts when not .30/30 RNFP 158 gr. P78-15854 $27.00 $50.00 in use. The set includes inserts for .22, .243/6mm, .25/6.5mm, .270/7mm, .30 and .338 caliber rifle cartridges. ^ P78-11389 $39.99 StarlineUnprimed brass sold in packages Brass of 100 (This is not lOADED ammunition.) he Lyman Scale Weight Check Set en- Description Stock # 1 Pkg. 5 Pkg. 10 Pkg. Tables you to check/calibrate your scale .32 H&R Mag. P78-30258 $19.00 $88.00 $168.00 using known weights. .32-20 Win. P78-31282 25.00 116.00 224.00 Weight Set .5 - 210.5 Gr. 9mm P78-31277 17.00 79.00 152.00 P78-15959 $49.99 .38 Short Colt P78-39919 20.00 91.00 175.00 .38 Special P78-31278 18.00 80.00 154.00 .38 Super +P P78-31276 20.00 90.00 173.00 .38 Super Comp P78-30257 20.00 90.00 173.00 CED Ultimate Pro Powder Trickler .357 SIG P78-30528 22.00 102.00 196.00 Lyman .40 S&W P78-31283 20.00 93.00 180.00 • Adjustable height 10mm P78-31281 21.00 98.00 188.00 • Weighted base Powder Pal .44 Special P78-31280 24.00 111.00 214.00 • Extension arm .45 ACP P78-31284 22.00 99.00 190.00 Funnel Pan .45 Colt P78-30259 24.00 111.00 214.00

$21.99 P78-10940 P78-18399 $7.99 Kryptek 5.11 wARNINg: These products contain lead, which is known to cause birth defects, other reproductive harm and cancer. handling Highlander™ components, ammunition, cleaning firearms or discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas may result in lead exposure. Pattern Cap have adequate ventilation at all times and wash your hands P78-10011 $19.99 thoroughly after exposure. ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 35 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:23 PM Page 36 REDDING Reloading Dies & Accessories .224 Valkyrie P78-10316 80.99 .303 British P78-11691 109.99 .243 Winchester P78-15762 80.99 8 x 57mm Mauser P78-09996 80.99 6mm Creedmoor P78-10315 108.99 .338 Win. Mag. P78-11774 80.99 .25-06 Remington P78-12183 80.99 .338 Lapua Mag. P78-21354 144.99 .25 WSSM P78-11194 82.35 .458 SOCOM P78-10320 144.99 .260 Remington P78-09997 80.99 Individual Dies: Neck-Size-Only Dies .270 Winchester P78-10822 80.99 .223 Remington P78-10164 $54.99 .270 WSM P78-18337 47.99 .22-250 P78-11184 54.99 6.5 Creedmoor P78-71005 80.99 .224 Valkyrie P78-10318 54.99 6.5 Grendel P78-19893 144.99 .243 Winchester P78-10172 54.99 6.5 x 55mm P78-11353 80.99 6mm Creedmoor P78-10317 54.99 6.8 SPC P78-12548 144.99 .25-06 P78-11336 54.99 7 x 57mm Mauser P78-11212 80.99 .260 Remington P78-09993 54.99 7mm WSM P78-18339 64.99 .270 Winchester P78-11806 54.99 Complete Three-die sets – Size, bell, seat 7mm Rem. SA UM P78-18338 64.99 .32 ACP P78-15521 $108.99 7mm Rem. Mag. P78-11775 80.99 7mm Rem. Mag. P78-11392 54.99 .32-20 Winchester P78-11906 108.99 7mm-08 Remington P78-12041 80.99 .308 Win./7.62 P78-10165 54.99 .38-40 Winchester P78-11838 143.99 7.5mm Swiss P78-09995 144.99 .30-06 P78-11763 54.99 .38-55 Win./Ballard P78-19106 140.00 7.62 x 39mm P78-12045 109.99 .300 Win. Mag. P78-11108 54.99 .44-40 Winchester P78-11692 80.99 .30-30 Winchester P78-29020 80.99 Redding Reloading Accessories .45-70 Gov’t P78-12700 108.99 .30-40 Krag P78-11835 144.99 Stuck Case Removal Kit .460 S&W P78-10319 108.99 7.62 x 54mm P78-09994 109.99 P78-12186 $35.99 Complete Two-Die Sets .300 AAC Blackout P78-12550 109.99 Specialty/Custom Die Sets^ .204 Ruger P78-12547 $80.99 .300 WSM P78-15763 80.99 .50 AE P78-14514 $53.99 .22 Hornet P78-11484 80.99 .300 RUM P78-18342 80.99 (Incl: RCBS steel size, expander, seat/crimp) .220 Swift P78-12182 108.99 .300 Weatherby P78-11354 80.99 .500 S&W P78-11114 $53.99 .22-250 P78-15761 80.99 .300 Win. Mag. P78-12046 80.99 (Incl: RCBS steel size, expander, seat/crimp)

mprovesLyman accuracy of cast and jacketed Neck bullet Expanderthe axis of the case neck. By adjusting Die the plug slightly Ireloads. Extends case life. A “Must-Have” die for the deeper, the second step also provides a slight flaring of cast bullet or flat-base bullet user. The first step the case mouth for reloaders using cast bullets. expands the inside of the case neck to just under .22 Caliber Neck P78-48962 $26.99 bullet diameter for precise case neck tension in the finished reload. The second step expands the case 6mm Neck P78-48966 26.99 mouth to bullet diameter or slightly over. This allows 6.5mm Neck P78-48965 26.99 the jacketed or cast bullet to be started perfectly .30 Caliber Neck, Short P78-48964 26.99 centered in the case mouth and properly aligned with .30 Caliber Neck, Long P78-48963 26.99 Dillon Wrenches L. E. Wilson Case Gages, Deburring Tool .22-250 P78-12718 $38.00 .224 Valkyrie P78-14918 38.00 .243 P78-12828 38.00 EGW Chamber Checkers .25-06 P78-11760 38.00 Rifle Chamber Checkers .270 P78-11828 38.00 .223 Rem. P78-25377 $30.00 6mm/6.5mm Creedmoor 5.56x45 P78-25376 30.00 NEW! P78-12108 38.00 6.5 Creedmoor 6.5 Grendel P78-14925 38.00 P78-11582 40.00 6.5 PRC P78-14919 38.00 .300 Blk P78-11581 40.00 6.8 SPC P78-19522 38.00 .308 Win. P78-18964 40.00 1”-7/16” Dillon Bench Wrench P78-10842 $8.99 .30-06 P78-19675 45.00 7mm Mag. P78-12336 46.00 (Buy two or more 1” Bench Wrenches for $8.10 each) Pistol Chamber Checkers 7.62x39 P78-14901 38.00 7/8”-5/8” Combo Die Wrench P78-66203 9.99 9mm P78-19846 $20.00 3/4”-9/16” Combo Die Wrench P78-66202 9.99 .30 PRC P78-14920 38.00 .38 Super P78-19847 20.00 .30-30 P78-12924 38.00 1” Die Lock Ring (Zinc Alloy) P78-14067 1.75 .40 S&W P78-19848 20.00 .300 AAC Blk. P78-19515 38.00 10mm P78-19676 20.00 5-Pack of Die Lock Rings (Zinc) P78-10669 5.50 .300 Win. Mag. P78-11752 46.00 Wrench/Zinc Lock Ring 5-Pack P78-10668 13.99 .45 ACP P78-19849 20.00 .357 SIG P78-18708 38.00 Shotgun Chamber Checker Steel 1” Die lock Rings .38-40 Win. P78-10682 38.00 12 Ga. P78-19523 $49.99 1” Die Lock Ring (Steel) P78-62422 $2.25 .44-40 Win. P78-10697 38.00 20 Ga. P78-19524 49.99 5-Pack of Die Lock Rings (Steel) P78-62423 8.99 .338 Lapua P78-14921 38.00 Cowboy Chamber Checker (.357 10-Pack of Die Lock Rings (Steel) P78-62424 17.99 .50 BMG P78-14447 60.00 Mag.,.44 Mag., .44-40, .45 Colt) 1” Wrench/Steel Lock Ring 5-Pack P78-62425 17.99 Deburring Tool P78-16038 26.00 P78-25375 $25.00 36 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:23 PM Page 37

Dillon’s Lifetime Ammunition Boxes^ Description Stock # Each Case (50) .22 LR/.25 ACP (100 rd) P78-80038 $1.76 $79.00 (50) .380/9mm (50 rd) P78-80019 1.73 78.00 (50) .380/9mm (100 rd) P78-80033 2.83 127.50 (50) .38/.357 (50 rd) P78-80020 1.73 78.00 (50) .38/.357 (100 rd) P78-80034 2.83 127.50 (50) .44 Mag./.45 Colt (50 rd) P78-80023 2.05 92.50 (50) .44 Mag./.45 Colt (100 rd) P78-80036 3.15 142.00 (50) .40 S&W/.45 ACP (50 rd) P78-80024 2.05 92.50 (50) .40 S&W/.45 ACP (100 rd) P78-80037 3.15 142.00 (50) .223/5.56 (50 rd) P78-80022 2.05 92.50 (50) .223/5.56 (100 rd) P78-80035 3.15 142.00 (50) .243/.308 (20 rd) P78-80039 1.90 85.50 (50) .243/.308 (50 rd) P78-80025 2.23 100.00 (50) .30-06 (20 rd) P78-80040 2.04 90.00 (50) .30-06 (50 rd) P78-80026 2.28 102.50 (50) 20 Gauge Shotgun (25 rd) P78-80044 2.24 101.00 (50) 12 Gauge Shotgun (25 rd) P78-80045 2.24 101.00 (50) Extra loading Data labels, P78-10446, Package of 100, $6.99 AMMO BOXES ARE COVERED BY DILLON’S LIFETIME WARRANTY Dillon AkroBins^ kroBins are ideal for reloaders who Aload several calibers, bullet weights, bullet shapes, etc. We’ve been including these bins with our machines for years, and now we’re stocking them in quantity for our customers. • The small bins (the ones we use as Square Deal “B” cartridge bins) are 4- 3/4" long x 3-7/16" wide x 2-13/16" deep. • The RL 550/XL 650/750 cartridge bins are 6-3/4" long x 3-7/16" wide x 2-13/16" deep. • The 1050 bins are 10-1/4" long x 4-3/8" wide x 4-3/4" deep. • The double-extra-large bins we use on our SL 900 measure 13-3/4" long x 6-1/2" wide x 6-3/4" deep (all inside dimensions). AkroBins are made of heavy-duty polypropylene with permanent, molded-in color (ours are blue). They’re virtually unbreakable; unaf- fected by weak acids and alkalis, and are also water, rust and corro- sion proof. Hang ’em, stack ’em, rack ’em and fill ’em – you just can’t ^ beat ’em! Buy several and get your “stuff” together. Berry’s Mfg. Ammo/Storage Boxes Description Stock # Each 6 ea. 12 ea. Description Stock # Each 10 ea. 50 ea. “Square Deal” Bin P78-13756 $2.99 $15.30 $24.84 .500 S&W (50 rd) P78-19243 $2.98 $22.40 $97.00 “RL 550/XL 650/750” Bin P78-13839 2.99 15.30 24.84 NOTE:.500 S&W Ammo Boxes also fit .223/.243/.308 WSSM “RL 1050” Bin P78-13484 6.99 34.92 61.92 .454 Casull (50 rd) P78-19244 2.98 22.40 97.00 “SL 900” Bin P78-17125 10.50 56.94 106.92 .45/70 (50 rd) P78-19245 3.29 24.20 105.00 7.62 x 54R (50 rd) P78-19247 3.50 25.50 110.50 .300 Ultra (50 rd) P78-19246 3.50 25.50 110.50 Storage Boxes 4-3/8”x 2”x 1-5/8” P78-19250 $1.12 $8.40 $36.50 4-1/2”x 4-1/2”x 1-5/8” P78-19251 2.32 17.40 75.50 5-1/2”x 2-5/8”x 2-1/2” P78-19252 2.22 16.70 72.00 Berry’s Mfg. “20 Caliber” Ammo Can ^ odeled after the mili- Dillon Utility Boxes Mtary can, this tough illon’s Utility boxes are ideal for all those accessories that unit is injection molded out of Ddon’t quite fit into the compartments of your shooting bag. a tough polymer, has a gasket The large box measures 13-1/2” x 5-3/4” x 2-1/4” and the small sealed lid, and a cam-lock latch to protect box measures 4-5/8” x 6-3/8” x 1-5/8”. Use them for cleaning your contents. Also features a collapsible handle for gear, extra magazines, repair parts, first aid supplies, reloading easy stacking and storing. accessories and tools – the list is endless. Dimensions: 9.25” L x 3.125” BW x 3.125” TW x 2.5” H Description Stock # Each 5 ea. LIFETIME WARRANTY. MADE IN THE USA Small Utility Box P78-13636 $2.99 $12.45 P78-12296 $8.99 Large Utility Box P78-17195 5.75 23.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 37 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:23 PM Page 38 Christian Sailer:

By Connie Bowlby line and goals for the day with us, I noticed the Dillon Since 2015, when I started this journey into com- Precision sponsorship logo on his TECHWEAR USA jer- petition shooting, I continue to be amazed by the sey. It was fun to share our experiences using Dillon opportunities that seem to pop up in my life. Andrew reloaders: Andrew has the Dillon RL 550B, I have a and I got the chance through a mutual friend to meet Square Deal B and Christian has a Super 1050. Chris- Christian Sailer. Christian is the 2019 United States tian talked about being at the Dillon booth at SHOT Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Men’s Open Show, Andrew and I commiserated about not being National Champion. able to attend SHOT Show this year. At 19, he’s the youngest shooter to win the USPSA Christian’s initial focus was on the fundamentals of Nationals, and the first person to win all eight USPSA grip, draw and trigger control. That may sound boring, area championships and Nationals in the same year. but consistent practice of the proper fundamentals will I’ve heard other shooters talk about him as a skilled get you consistent results. At a high level of competi- competitor. Beyond that, I didn’t know what to expect tion, consistency wins matches. Christian puts in the but I was super excited to meet him. Turns out, he is a time with dryfire and live fire range practice sessions to warm, friendly, respectful, and down-to-earth kid. I maintain that consistency. He breaks everything down, hesitate to say kid because he’s mature beyond his if you practice the different types of shots and move- years and already has master-level knowledge and abil- ment you will find in a USPSA stage, hopefully, you’ll ity most of us will never attain. With that said, he’s yet limit the times you are unprepared as you step up to to turn 20 and there’s a focus and intensity about him. make ready. How could there not be, considering what he’s accom- I’ve since watched several videos from Christian’s plished? He could easily take himself too seriously, but Instagram page and the consistent theme throughout is there’s not a hint of ego. We were lucky enough to get confidence. Christian is a confident shooter, he trusts the chance to spend a day with him at the range. his ability and he’s exceptional at calling his shots. He Andrew and I, along with a couple of friends, met at talked about how much work he put into developing the range early to help set up, but Christian explained that skill. In a USPSA FrontSight article from Novem- we would be doing everything with just four targets. ber/December of 2019, Christian said, “You get out So, with not much to set up, we started the morning what you put in.” He recommends analyzing your with friendly conversation. As Christian shared his out- videos from matches, as you’ll be able to pick out spe- 38 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:23 PM Page 39 Training With The Champion! cific things you do of which you may not be aware. action. But years later you’ve performed those actions Once you see what needs correcting, you can isolate so many times you can do it without actively thinking that area and remove it or improve it while potentially about each one of them. Actions we perform over and saving valuable time on a stage. over are seen by the brain as extremely important. As we practiced draws, I realized because of the Those actions are then moved into your subconscious. way my holster is connected to my competition belt, This is exactly where I want my shooting skills to end there was very little room for my thumb. Christian just up – in my subconscious. happened to have brought an extra GLOCK 34 holster We finished up the day with some movement drills. with a drop hanger and he let me try it out. This was Targets at different distances require different approach- eye opening, now I had plenty of room for my thumb es. Close-up targets allow you to move fast and shoot and could build my “perfect grip” as he calls it. I fast. Targets at greater distance require a steady shoot- ordered a new offset hanger as soon as we got home. ing stance and seeing a solid sight picture before you He was also quick to notice that I bend my right knee press the trigger. For these long shots, Christian quoted and lean to the left when I draw my gun. I do this a favorite movie of his, “The Patriot”, by suggesting we because I am high waisted and this action helps me “aim small, miss small,” and pick a specific point to get my hand up and on the gun. It’s a bad habit I’ve aim at on the target. How you move between the two been trying to correct for some time. In a defensive sit- shooting positions is important. Coming from a back- uation it’s a tell that could have deadly consequences ground in baseball, Christian had a lot to say about for me, but in competition it’s simply a waste of movement. Using the concept of stealing a base, when motion and time. He demonstrated that by simply you want to move quickly out of a shooting position bending both my knees and getting into a lower you need to get low and load the leg you are going to stance, my gun is brought down just enough that I can the push off with. This is important because getting low reach it better and establish my perfect grip without and loading up the leg will get the muscles ready for needless movement. My draw ends up being much quick and explosive movement. We worked on the var- smoother and quicker as well. In fact, Christian says ious types of entries, exits and shooting on the move. getting into a lower stance pretty much corrects most Staying low throughout the entire stage is a more effi- movement issues – more on that later. cient way to move. We all awkwardly tried to look as Christian keeps it positive and encouraging. He diag- agile as Christian as we attempted to move into and out noses a shooter quickly and explains what’s happening of different shooting positions. and how to fix it. This is a great skill for an instructor as By the end of the day, I found it hard to put together it allows students to make corrections quickly while all the actions we learned at once. My brain wanted to making the most of class time. This prevents the student focus on one thing at a time. With time and repetition, I from repeatedly practicing a skill incorrectly. I experi- know I’ll be able to combine the skills we learned and enced this first-hand: Christian corrected me by saying, start to see some progress. Before this, I had never “gun up, gun up, gun up”! I tend to bring the gun down spent eight hours shooting at the range. We were all when reloading or moving between positions. Keeping tired, but it was a GOOD tired! We did some valuable the gun positioned higher in front of me between shots training and shared a very enjoyable day together. saves valuable time and allows me to get into position As we made our way back to our north Seattle home, quicker to break the next shot. I saw images of myself running through stages and Christian is well on his way to becoming a qualified shooting fast and efficiently. I can dream, but I have no and – if my hunch is correct – a highly sought-after illusions that my 51 years will allow me to match the instructor. I can see now how helpful it is to have a accomplishments of someone 32 years my junior. I DO qualified instructor explain how to break down each know that hard work and passion can make up for a action into its basic parts. You can then isolate and lot. If I push myself to grow and learn and can see practice each of those parts, and when you put it all improvement in my skills, I’ll be quite content. The back together again the whole action is improved. journey and those we meet along the way add richness The more you do something, the less focus you have to life I know I’m lucky to experience. We all wish to devote to doing it. Your brain realizes it can move Christian the best as he trains to prepare for the IPSC that action into the subconscious. Take driving for World Shoot next year in Thailand! example: at first, you have to hyper focus on each Hope to see you out there.
 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 39 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:23 PM Page 40 “Big Fifty” ^ SL 900^ STANDARD FEATURES: STANDARD FEATURES: • Made in the USA • Made in the USA • 4-Station Interchangeable Toolhead • Automatic Indexing • Uses Std. 1-1/2”-12 UNF Thread Dies • Auto Powder/Priming Systems • Manual Shellplate indexing • Adjustable Case-Activated Shot System • Average Loading Rate: 300 Rds./Hr. • Factory Adjusted to Load AA Hulls • Loads High Volume/Match-Grade Ammo • Factory Adjusted Loading Dies • Milspec/Match-Grade Priming System • The Original Tilt-Out Wad Guide • Ductile Iron/Carbon Steel Construction • Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty All for ONLY... • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial Period! $ 99 All for ONLY... 1499 $ 99 P78-50000 1369 Now Available! $1669.98 with Casefeeder .408 CheyTac Conversion P78-50204 $189.99 (Dies NOT Included)

Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $2945.96 .50 BMg Carbide Size Die P78-50075 $984.99 .50 BMg Case Trimmer P78-50050 $449.99 BFR Mounting hardware Kit P78-50140 $10.99 12 Gauge P78-97110 20 Gauge P78-97123 50 BMg CASE TRIMMER ASSEMBly^ 28 Gauge P78-97124 Comes with factory adjusted dies Features an industry standard 1-1/2”-12 UNF threaded body, a 1/4 HP motor, replaceable carbide cutter, quick-disconnect cord Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $1714.97 and includes the .50 BMG trim die. P78-50050 $449.99 12 gauge Casefeeder (pictured) P78-97037 $299.99 50 BMg CARBIDE SIzE DIE^ 20/28 gauge Casefeeder P78-97036 299.99 The only .50 BMG size die in the industry that’s a full-length 12 ga. Euro. 220v Casefeeder P78-97118 299.99 20/28 ga. Euro. 220v Casefeeder P78-97125 299.99 solid carbide size die, for increased die life and scratch resist- low Powder Sensor P78-16306 44.99 ance. It also has a solid carbide expander ball, placed in the middle of the power stroke for easier operation. The die body is Sl 900 CONvERSIONS^ standard 1-1/2”-12 UNF thread, and is manufactured to low 12 Gauge Conversion P78-20009 $449.99 chamber tolerance specifications. P78-50075 $984.99 12 Gauge Casefeed Plate P78-17811 49.99 50 BMg POwDER MEASURE ADAPTER^ 20 Gauge Conversion P78-22138 449.99 For use with the RCBS .50 BMG powder measure. 28 Gauge Conversion P78-22139 449.99 P78-50125 $109.99 20/28 Gauge Casefeed Plate P78-97045 49.99 50 BMg PRIMER SEATINg DIE^ SL 900 Powder System P78-17817 88.99 One of these is included with Dillon’s Big Fifty Reloader, but Sl 900 MAChINE COvER^ may be used as an accessory on a separate toolhead. The primer This heavy-duty nylon cover comes equipped with a D-ring, seating die is adjustable for enhanced control of primer seating. allowing the zipper to be locked. P78-13239 $39.99 Includes two primer punches: one flat, match-style primer Master lock P78-13083 $3.99 PACKAgE DEAl^ punch and one cupped, MIL-SPEC primer punch. P78-50200 $189.99 Includes: Lyman Reloading Handbook, Clear Safety Glasses, Dial Caliper, Eliminator Scale, Machine Cover, and Low Powder 50 BMg PRIMER POCKET SwAgER^ Sensor. P78-22290 $223.99 Makes it easy to remove the military crimp. P78-50001 $379.99 SPARE PARTS KIT^ 1 Pawl Spring PRIMINg CONvERSION^ 1 20 Gauge Yellow Wad Guide 1 Ejector Wire Converts Swager to Priming System. P78-50003 $99.99 1 28 Gauge Green Wad Guide 1 Plastic Wad Guide 50 BMg PRIMINg SySTEM^ 1 20 Gauge Locator Pin 1 Swing Arm Torsion Spring Allows off-the-machine primer seating. P78-50002 $354.99 1 Index Pawl 1 Primer Transfer Arm 1 Ring Indexer 1 12 Gauge Locator Pin (1) SwAgER CONvERSION^ 1 Index Spring Revision A 1 Gum Rubber Insert Revision B Converts Priming System to Swager. P78-50004 $99.99 1 Hair Pin Cotter 1 Shot Fitting E-Clip RCBS .50 BMg lOADINg ACCESSORIES^ 2 Bellcrank Cubes 1 Failsafe Bushing Revision B .50 BMG Powder Measure P78-21896 $129.99 1 Case Insert Slide Spring P78-11154 $39.99 40 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:23 PM Page 41

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Wear the “Dillon”Gray, XL BrandP78-18524 19.99 Gray, XXL P78-18525 20.99 Gray, XXXL P78-18526 22.99 Black, Large P78-18515 19.99 Black, XL P78-18516 19.99 Black, XXL P78-18517 20.99 Black, XXXL P78-18518 22.99 Short-Sleeve Dillon Precision T-Shirt Navy, L P78-18511 $12.50 DP Box Logo Caps $22.99 ea. he NEW DP Box Logo on the One and Navy, XL P78-18512 12.50 Only Original Flexfit® cap – the original Navy, XXL P78-18513 14.50 T stretchable fitted cap featuring the Flexfit Navy, XXXL P78-18514 14.50 These shirts are made of 6.1 ounce technology. With polyurethane woven into Gray, Large P78-18527 12.50 100% soft-spun cotton. the sweatband, this all-purpose hat delivers Gray, XL P78-18528 12.50 the perfect blend of comfort and style for long-Sleeve Dillon Precision T-Shirt Gray, XXL P78-18529 14.50 sports and casual wear. Navy, Large P78-18507 $19.99 Gray, XXXL P78-18530 14.50 Navy, XL P78-18508 19.99 Black, Large P78-18519 12.50 Navy Small/Medium Flexfit Cap P78-43455 Navy, XXL P78-18509 20.99 Black, XL P78-18520 12.50 Navy Large/X-Large Flexfit Cap P78-43453 Navy, XXXL P78-18510 22.99 Black, XXL P78-18521 14.50 Black Small/Medium Flexfit Cap P78-43454 Gray, Large P78-18523 19.99 Black, XXXL P78-18522 14.50 Black Large/X-Large Flexfit Cap P78-43452 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 41 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:23 PM Page 42

John Marshall on Classic Firearms:

he Springfield Model 1795 musket is one of our What was to become the American Model of 1795 most historic military firearms. This was our first mimicked its French predecessor in most respects, official military longarm that was actually pro- keeping the caliber at .69 and the barrel length at 44- duced by federal armories in the United States. It is 3/4 inches. The stock was of black walnut, measuring memorialized by being replicated as the infantry out at 56-3/4 inches long. The overall length varied branch “crossed muskets” insignia on U.S. Army uni- from 59-1/2 inches to an even 60 inches. The weight formsT even today. This is its story. ran an average of 8 pounds and 14 ounces. The flint- Following the American Revolutionary War, large lock hammer necks on French muskets were of two numbers of military muskets were in our inventory. types: a single gooseneck design and a double-necked Most of these, roughly 20,000 in number, were hammer with a reinforcing loop under the jaw. This 1763/1766 Charleville-pattern arms that were gratefully latter type became standard on the Model 1795. A provided to us by France to be used against British steel ramrod with a mushroom tip fit into a channel in forces. Inasmuch as most of the American veterans of the stock, and was held in place by a spring retainer that war were familiar with those French weapons, it at the breech end. The stock had a straight grip and was only natural that our first official indigenous long the forearm extended almost to the muzzle. Two sling arms resembled them in many particulars. loops were provided, one in front of the trigger guard French muskets were made at many arsenals, but the and the second on the middle barrel band. The front majority that were shipped to the Americans came from sight was part of the forward barrel band and in front the Charleville Armory, and that name stuck as a gener- of it the bayonet lug was located on top of the barrel, ic term for muskets that conformed to the general although the first weapons had it mounted under- design. These were mostly of .69 caliber, which was a neath. Due to the “by guess and by gosh” inherent bit smaller than the “Brown Bess” British standard of lack of accuracy with smoothbore muskets, no rear .75 caliber. The Charleville guns fired a ball that sight was utilized. The locks usually had “Springfield” weighed in at about 370 grains compared to 500 grains stamped in a semicircle on the lock behind the ham- for the British guns. The French weapons had a slight mer, and “US” between the base of the hammer and advantage in range, with a usual gain in velocity of the powder pan. The “US” was surmounted by a about 200 feet per second over the British guns. The stamped federal eagle. The metal parts were left in barrel of the typical French musket was secured within “National Armory Bright” (not blued or otherwise the stock by three barrel bands, rather than with the color treated). None of the Springfield-manufactured British custom of cross pins. The performance of these 1795s were ever serial numbered. guns was generally acknowledged by the Americans as Musket manufacturing at that point in history took being superior to those issued to the British, and the time. The barrels were particularly difficult, as deep- first official American musket didn’t vary much in con- boring machinery and long bars of steel were simply figuration from the popular Charlevilles. The American not available. The barrels had to be made by wrapping Congress had passed an Act in 1794 that established a red-hot strip of steel around a long mandrel, and the first national armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, forge welding the strip together by hammering. The and specifically chose the Charleville model of 1763 as welded-up barrels were then reamed and polished on the pattern for our first official longarm. The new the inside and smoothed and tapered on the outside. armory in Springfield started with storage depot build- Long barrels were necessary then, as the quality of ings that were already there since the Revolution. black powder often varied greatly. The longer barrel 42 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:23 PM Page 43

The U.S. Springfield Model 1795 Musket

“It is memorialized by being replicated as the infantry branch ‘crossed muskets’ insignia on U.S. Army uniforms even today.” was designed to churn, mix and burn the powder thor- became rounded and was made as an integral part of oughly in order to effectively propel the paper- the lock plate. The stock was shortened somewhat patched bullets through the bore. Large powder and the groove that ran back from the comb of the charges were usually necessary to do this, with 160- stock was noticeably shortened in length. Barrels to 190-grain loads being common. Any longer barrel were reduced in length by 1/4 inch and the overall length was impractical. The length was limited by the length was shortened by an inch. The trigger guard necessity to allow for stand-up muzzle loading. A 14- was cut shorter by about two inches and simplified in inch bayonet made for an overall length of more than form. Unfortunately, interchangeability of parts was six feet with the bayonet fixed. This was good for not possible at that time due to a widespread lack of defense against cavalry and for providing extended uniform dimension gauges. This vital advantage was reach against infantry when battle was in close and very nearly achieved with the final U.S. evolution of there was no time for reloading. the flintlock musket, the Model 1840. However, full Mass production of the musket locks was also quite interchangeability of parts did not become a fact until difficult. Initial production at Springfield necessitated the manufacture of the percussion-cap Model of a lot of hand labor to make the components, as tools, 1842. This finally enabled doing most repairs in the jigs, fixtures and machine tools were scarce. The result field rather than having to return some guns to was often a wide variation in the dimensions of the armories for proper fitting. parts. As the 19th Century dawned, water power was Model 1795s continued in use during the War of employed more often at Springfield. This enabled 1812, the Mexican War of 1846-48, and in the Civil improvements in such things as grinding, drilling and War (1861-1865). Most were eventually converted turning. Also, as time went on, more specialized tools from flintlock ignition to use percussion caps; although and gauges were used, making manufacture a bit it is known that many Confederates were issued origi- more uniform. nal flintlocks at the beginning of the Civil War. The The Model 1795 muskets were also manufactured at service life of the Model 1795 had extended from 1795 Harpers Ferry Armory in Virginia after 1801. A number to 1865, a span of about 70 years. of contractors made them too, among them Eli Whit- The Model 1795 was the first in a long line of official ney’s facility in New Haven, Connecticut. The result of U.S. armory-produced weapons, ending with the M14 this mish-mash of manufacturing sites was that a lot of rifle in the 1960s. It is comparatively little known and minor variations on these muskets have been noted, very seldom encountered today. If you find one of these such as a tilted brass pan on the lock, and rounded historic weapons for sale in original flintlock condition, rather than flat and edge-beveled hammers. About you should be prepared to empty your piggy bank! 80,000 of the 1795s were made at Springfield, and In 1965, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara – roughly 70,000 at Harper’s Ferry. who called its functions neither “necessary nor desir- Although a number of minor changes were imple- able” – closed down the storied Springfield Armory. It mented over time to the Model 1795, enough signifi- exists today only as a fantastic museum that recalls and cant changes had occurred by 1808 to change the reveres its days of extreme importance to our ability to designation of the official musket to the Model of defend our country. I have been there on several occa- 1808. Like its predecessor, the newer model was sions. It’s definitely worth visiting if you can; it houses made at both Springfield and Harpers Ferry as well as some incredible national treasures that trace our mili- at a number of government contractors. The pan tary firearms over three centuries.
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® Dillon Leather 5.11 Tactical by Mitch Rosen! Double Duty TDU® Trainer Operator he Double Duty TDU® belt is metal-detector friendly and offers 5JR-DLfull-length belt slide that offers all-day $75 two color options. Both the Trainer and Operator belts feature comfort and superior concealment for T A 6,000-pound-test buckles and heavy, reinforced stitching, therefore an outside-the-pants belt holster. can be quickly converted into secure tie downs, secondary carry Beretta 92 P78-18817 straps or emergency harnesses. All 5.11 tactical belts are made of Colt Government Model P78-18810 strong nylon webbing and provide a stable support for carrying Colt Commander P78-18811 firearms and accessories. According to 5.11 Tactical, belt sizes run Colt Officers P78-18812 small, so they recommend you order one size up for the best fit. GLOCK 17, 22, 31 P78-18813 5.11® Double Duty TDU reversible 1.5” Belt GLOCK 19, 23, 32 P78-18814 GLOCK 26, 27, 33 P78-18815 Waist Size 1.5” TDU® GLOCK 20, 21 P78-18816 Small 28-30” P78-21599 $22.99 GLOCK 42 P78-10034 Medium 32-34” P78-21600 22.99 GLOCK 43 P78-10035 Large 36-38” P78-21601 22.99 GLOCK 43X P78-11919 X-Large 40-42” P78-21602 22.99 GLOCK 48 P78-11920 2X-Large 44-46” P78-21603 22.99 SIG P220, P226 P78-18818 3X-Large 48-50” P78-21604 22.99 SIG P228, P229 P78-18827 4X-Large 52-54” P78-21605 22.99 SIG P320 4.7” P78-10032 5.11® 1.5” Trainer Belt & 1.75” operator Belt SIG P365 P78-10033 Waist Size 1.5” Trainer 1.75” Operator S&W M&P 9mm/.40 Auto P78-19011 Sm. 28-30” P78-21613 P78-21606 $39.99 S&W M& Police SHIELD™ P78-12241 Med. 32-34” P78-21614 P78-21607 39.99 S&W 2” J-Frame Revolver P78-18820 Lg. 36-38” P78-21615 P78-21608 39.99 Ruger 2.25” SP-101 Revolver P78-18828 X-Lg. 40-42” P78-21626 P78-21609 39.99 2X-Lg. 44-46” P78-21627 P78-21610 44.99 3X-Lg. 48-50” P78-21628 P78-21611 44.99 El hisRaton-DL pocket holster secures and properly $50 4X-Lg. 52-54” P78-21670 P78-21612 44.99 Tpositions a J-Frame revolver in your pocket. Will not come out when you draw. 2” J-Frame S&W Revolver P78-18843

Sporthe Sport™ EXP-DL holster is a straight-drop $98 Tdesign featuring a tunnel loop and rear stabilizing slot. This is an all-around hol- he Blade-Tech Ultimate Carry Belt by Nexbelt is specifically ster suited to field use, “practical” compe- designed for those who carry a firearm daily for personal defense. tition, and some prefer it for daily carry. T The PreciseFit ratchet system allows you to quickly tighten or loosen Slim profile, straight drop, close to the the belt in 1/4" increments up to 6” for the perfect fit – no matter how body. you carry. Rest assured, this will be the most comfortable and fastest S&W 4” K-Frame P78-19372 adjusting belt you will ever own. The Ultimate Carry Belt has a water- S&W 4” Lugged Bbl. L-Fr. P78-19373 resistant backing that helps prevent moisture from penetrating the S&W 4” Light Bbl. N-Frame P78-19374 outer surface and allows for extra strength and durability. One size – S&W 4” Lugged Bbl. N-Fr. P78-19375 adjusts to fit all. S&W 5” Lugged Bbl. N-Fr. P78-19376 Titan Black Nylon 1.5” P78-12380 $49.99 Titan Brown Nylon 1.5” P78-12383 49.99 Defender Black Leather P78-12384 59.99 Defender Brown Leather P78-12385 59.99 Comtech’s Best-Qualityimply the best GUN Belt-DL BELT you have ever owned. Full, double- $70 Sthickness leather with solid brass buckle and hardware. 1.5” Gun Belt 1.25” Gun Belt 32” Waist P78-18859 32” Waist P78-18873 HE STINGER: Comtech’s own personal defense device. Designed 34” Waist P78-18860 34” Waist P78-18867 TSTINGERto act as a “force multiplier,” it’s like having the punching power 36” Waist P78-18861 36” Waist P78-18868 of a karate master – instantly! There’s really nothing like it for easy 38” Waist P78-18862 38” Waist P78-18869 carry and access. It passes un-noticed by 90 percent of people who 40” Waist P78-18863 40” Waist P78-18870 see it. Yup, just another “keychain device” to most, and yet it works 42” Waist P78-18864 42” Waist P78-18871 so well when needed. You deserve a Stinger! 44” Waist P78-18865 44” Waist P78-18872 P78-19495 $9.99 44 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:23 PM Page 45

“Plan B” “Signature” oWB Holster Very-Bad-Day Over the last 21 years Blade-Tech has been dedicated to perfecting the OWB holster. In Planner Holster collaboration with industry leading polymer experts, Blade-Tech created an incredibly strong proprietary blend of polymers, that allowed them to precision mold the “Signature OWB holster” with extreme accuracy for a perfect fit every time! Features a positive lock trigger guard, adjustable retention screws and Tek-Loc™. illon’s “Plan B” Very-Bad-Day Planner Holster^ holds a handgun Colt 1911 R/NR (rail or no rail) P78-40148 $34.99 Dand a spare magazine or pepper spray, yet it fits in with business CZ 75 3.75” SP01 P78-10038 34.99 clothing and won’t draw undue attention. It looks like a typical day GLOCK 17/22 P78-40140 34.99 planner, but inside there’s a holster that’s adaptable for either right- or GLOCK 19/23 P78-40139 34.99 left-hand draw. It fits most .380, 9mm, .40 and .45 caliber autos, P GLOCK 20/21 P78-40142 34.99 including: Beretta, Colt, GLOCK, HK, Kahr, Kel-Tec, Ruger, Taurus, P GLOCK 34/35 P78-40141 34.99 SIG, and Smith & Wesson. Will also hold small-frame revolvers with P SIG 4.7” P320/X5 P78-10036 34.99 two- to four-inch barrels. S&W 4” M&P (also fits Gen2) P78-40149 34.99 “Plan B” Holster P78-10252 $29.99 S&W 4.25” M&P 2.0 P78-10037 34.99 Springfield 4.5” XDM P78-40145 34.99 $ 99 Springfield 5.25” XDM P78-40146 34.99 79 STI Edge P78-40147 34.99

1 Conceal-Carry Performance Series $ Klipt iWB Holster Mernickle onceal-Carry Performance Series 3 The Klipt Appendix “Inside the Waistband” holster is an revolver holsters can be worn strong 3 ideal way to conceal and securely carry a small- or C side, appendix carry or cross draw and are 3 medium-frame auto or J-frame revolver. Your firearm fully molded. Auto holsters are strong-side 4 locks securely into the holster with the signature Blade- only. 4 Tech click. 4-3/4” SA Colts/clones P78-11560 4 GLOCK 42 P78-43396 $29.99 4-5/8” Ruger Blackhawk P78-15765 GLOCK 43/43X P78-43398 29.99 GLOCK 17/22 P78-62277 GLOCK 48 P78-80046 29.99 GLOCK 19/23 P78-62278 Ruger LC9 P78-43394 29.99 SIG P365 3.1” Barrel P78-43401 29.99 S&W J-Frame Revolver P78-43397 29.99 S&W M&P Shield P78-43395 29.99 Springfield Hellcat P78-43500 29.99 Springfield XDS 3.3” Mod 1&2 P78-43393 29.99 BlaDE-TECH his holster/mag pouch combi- 1.5” inner/outer Tnation was designed for the BlaDE- Hook & loop Belt Single Action Shooting Society’s TECH “Wild Bunch” category, incorpo- Magazine rating a holster and mag pouch Pouches that look like they were made at the turn of the century, yet feature state-of-the-art speed and accuracy. 1911 Holster P78-19947 $139.99 32” P78-12242 $49.99 Mag Pouch P78-19946 44.99 34” P78-12243 49.99 Leather Mag Base Pads (10 ea.) P78-33367 10.00 36” P78-12245 49.99 38” P78-12246 49.99 40” P78-12247 49.99 42” P78-12249 49.99 44” P78-12251 49.99 46” P78-12253 49.99 SAFARILAND Single Mag $19.99 ea. 48” P78-12255 49.99 1911 P78-40150 Custom Fit 567 Small GLOCK P78-40151 Large GLOCK P78-40152 Double-Stack 9/.40 P78-40153 HolstersThe Model 567 Custom Fit holster is one of the lightest, Double-Stack .45 P78-40154 thinnest, best fitting concealment holsters available. True Double Mag $29.99 ea. to its name, it adjusts to a wide variety of popular handguns, 1911 P78-40155 giving each a “custom fit” in this holster. Small GLOCK P78-40156 4” K & L-Frame S&W, Ruger, and Colt Revolvers Large GLOCK P78-40157 large Tek-loc™ P78-19262 $43.99 Double-Stack 9/.40 P78-40158 Universal Belt Clip 4” N-Frame S&W Revolvers P78-19263 43.99 Double-Stack .45 P78-40159 P78-40029 $12.99 5” N-Frame S&W Revolvers P78-19264 43.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 45 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:23 PM Page 46

Comp-Tac SAFARILAND

002 “Cup Challenge” (Pictured) Comp-Tac QB 6” S&W K,L,N; Std. bbl. P78-17788 $69.99 The QB can be worn as a concealed carry or competition holster. 333 “Speedloader Holder” (Pictured) Can be worn left or right handed, has cant adjustability and a high S&W K-Frame P78-12411 $34.99 quality Push-Button mount that is easy on, easy off and can be S&W L-Frame P78-13087 34.99 locked for security by sliding the button horizontally. Mount also “Competition Speedloaders” (Pictured) allows for belt-width adjustment. S&W K-Frame P78-13224 $19.99 QB Size 1 fits: GLOCK 9/.40/.357 all lengths, GLOCK 41, GLOCK S&W L-Frame P78-13117 19.99 36; S&W M&P 9/.40/.357 all lengths (not Shield); Walther PPQ/M2 Revolver “Speedloaders” all lengths P78-43380 $51.00 S&W J-Frame (5-Shot) P78-12405 $13.99 QB Size 2 fits: CZ P07, P09; HK VP40, P30, P30L, P30SK, USPs full S&W K-Frame P78-13104 13.99 size and compact, P2000; Ruger American, Ruger SR9 full size and S&W L-Frame P78-13074 13.99 compact; S&W M&P .45s (not Shield); Springfield XD/XDM/Mod 2 “Speedloader” Holders all lengths and calibers; GLOCK 20/21 all versions, GLOCK 40; SIG Sm./Med. Fr. P78-10340 $11.99 250 all lengths, with and without rail, all calibers, SIG 320 all “Speedloader Loading Blocks” lengths, all calibers, SIG 226 all versions, SIG 229 all versions; S&W K-Frame P78-12262 $24.99 Taurus all .45 Millennium and Millennium Pro; Walther PPQ .45 S&W L-Frame P78-12878 24.99 P78-43381 $51.00 QB Size 3 fits: GLOCK 43; Springfield XD-S; S&W Shield; Walther PPS; Walther CCP P78-43382 $51.00 QB Size 4 fits: 1911s – Colt, Kimber, Springfield including TRP Half and Full Rail, SIG 1911s, all Mil-Spec 1911s P78-43383 $51.00 HoldALL

iDPa revolver Competition Holster (Above, Left) 4” K-Frame S&W Revolvers P78-13029 $67.99 4” L-Frame S&W Revolvers P78-13032 67.99 2.5” N-Frame S&W Revolvers P78-13035 67.99 4” N-Frame S&W Revolvers P78-13038 67.99 USPSa revolver Competition Holster (Above, Right) 6” K-Frame S&W Revolvers P78-13030 $67.99 6” L-Frame S&W Revolvers P78-13033 67.99 5” N-Frame S&W Revolvers P78-13043 67.99 6.5” N-Frame S&W Revolvers P78-13044 67.99 MoonUniversal Clip Holder Moon Clip/Speed P78-44080 Loader Holders $29.99 Speed Loader Holder P78-44081 29.99 NOTE: Dummy ammo, moon clips and speed loaders not included. Moon Clip holder center post measures 1/2” in diameter. Both designed for 1.5” wide belts. Stainless EDM 8-Shot Moon Clips hese .025 EDM Stainless Moon TClips are designed to fit Rem- ington brass SNUGLY, eliminating nasty “cartridge flop” when you reload. Comp-Tac Speedloader Holders (Above, From Left) Sold in Packages of 10 for 8-Shot N-Frame S&W Revolvers P78-48968 $32.00 S&W 627 Revolvers K/L-Frame S&W Revolvers P78-48969 32.00 P78-16510 $59.99 J-Frame S&W Revolvers P78-48967 32.00 46 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:23 PM Page 47

California Competition Works TUFF PRODUCTS Moon Clip Tools & Carriers QUICKSTRIPS

A. UFF QuickStrips are available for a variety of revolver calibers Tfrom .17 HM2 to .460 S&W. Sold in packages of 2. .22 LR-Mag./.17HM2-HMR (10 rd.) P78-11737 $8.99 .32/.327/9mm (8 rd.) P78-11738 8.99 .38/.357/.40/10mm (5 rd.) P78-11740 8.99 .38/.357/.40/10mm (6 rd.) P78-11741 8.99 .38/.357/.40/10mm (7 rd.) P78-27083 8.99 .38/.357/.40/10mm (8 rd.) P78-11742 8.99 .44 Sp.-Mag./.45 Colt/.460 S&W/.410 Shotshell (6 rd.) B. P78-11750 8.99

C. A. Demooner Tool P78-18169 $19.99 SDM B. MoonLoad/Unload 8-Shot .357 P78-19490 39.99 MoonLoad/Unload 6-Shot .45 P78-19489 39.99 S&W Revolver (Works with #16510 8-shot EDM .38/.357 moon clips on Pg. 26) .483” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P78-33395 8.00 Front Sights .493” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P78-33396 8.00 .510” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P78-33397 8.00 Pin-In Front Sight – $28.00 Classic Slip-In Sight – $35.00 .530” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P78-33398 8.00 .250” high, red P78-18379 .250” high, red P78-18375 .538” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P78-33399 8.00 .250” high, green P78-18380 .250” high, green P78-18376 .590” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P78-33400 8.00 .300” high, red P78-18381 .300” high, red P78-18377 .596” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P78-33401 8.00 .300” high, green P78-18382 .300” high, green P78-18378 .620” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P78-33402 8.00 Pin-In Front Sight – $54.99 Classic Slip-In Sight – $54.99 .649” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P78-33403 8.00 .250” Gold Bead P78-18565 .250” Gold Bead P78-18567 C. 6-Shot Mn. Clip Holder (2 ea.) P78-18173 19.99 .300” Gold Bead P78-18566 .300” Gold Bead P78-18568 Blued .45 ACP Mn. Clips (10 ea.) P78-18183 9.99 Stainless .45 ACP Mn. Clips (10 ea.) P78-18280 11.99 10mm Moon Clips (10 ea.) P78-18184 12.99 8-Shot .357 Moon Clips (10 ea.) P78-19228 19.99 EvolutionPicatinny Rail Scope Gun Mount Works TK

Custom Fits Factory-Drilled S&W Revolvers P78-11276 $34.99 Moon Apex Tactical Specialties

ClipsChiappa Rhino 9mm/.40 S&W (10 Pk) P78-12040 $65.00 Chiappa Rhino .38/.357 (10 Pk) P78-12043 65.00 N-Fr. 9/.38 ACP 8-Shot (Blue) (10 Pk) P78-12044 39.99 L-Fr. 9/.38 ACP/.40 6-Shot (Blue) (10) P78-12057 39.99 Ruger Redhawk .38/.357 8-Shot (10) P78-44446 69.99 Ruger Super GP100 .38/.357 8-Shot (10) P78-44447 69.99 Ruger Super GP100 9mm 8-Shot (10) P78-44448 69.99 S&W N-Fr. .45 ACP 6-Shot (10 Pk) P78-12058 19.99 S&W N-Fr. .45 ACP EDM 6-Shot (10) P78-12059 74.99 S&W N-Fr. 10mm 6-Shot (10 Pk) P78-55520 79.99 S&W L-Fr. .38/.357 7-Shot (10 Pk) P78-12065 64.99 S&w j-Frame Duty/Carry Spring Kit – Installation of this kit reduces S&W L-Fr. .38/.357 6-Shot (10 Pk) P78-12066 64.99 the trigger pull weight by approximately 3 pounds from factory spec- S&W J-Fr. .38/.357 5-Shot (5 Pk) P78-12088 32.99 ifications. P78-14309 $25.99 S&W K-Fr. .38/.357 6-Shot (10 Pk) P78-12090 64.99 S&w Revolver Frame-Mounted Firing Pin – The combination of the S&W N-Fr. .38/.357 8-Shot EDM (10) P78-12091 64.99 Firing Pin and the Reduced Power Firing Pin Return Spring is N-Fr. .38/.357 8-rd. EDM Starline ONLY(10) P78-12092 64.99 designed to reduce the probability of light strikes. S&W N-Fr. .38/.357 8-Shot (Blue) (10) P78-12093 39.99 P78-21888 $15.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 47 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:24 PM Page 48

Monogrips $29.99 ODIN DIN Works introduces Readythe new ODIN Ready Bag OBag^ (ORB) featuring multiple pockets and pouches for mags, small gear, a clip for your keys, a Square Butt Monogrips water bladder pouch, and Colt Python P78-12138 &W K, L, N, X, Z Frame soft dividers inside to take K, L-Fr. Square Butt P78-12786 SRound Butt Rubber Tamer down and pack your AR- N-Fr. Square Butt P78-12145 Conversion Monogrip. An extra 15 while keeping parts N-Fr. Round Butt P78-18100 layer of padding helps absorb safe and separated. For Round Butt Monogrips recoil and adds trigger reach for those builds with longer Ruger SP-101 P78-14833 those with larger hands or long barrels, there is an S&W J-Fr. Round Butt P78-12277 fingers. extendable pouch at the K, L-Fr. Round Butt P78-12549 P78-10181 $34.99 top to ensure that any rifle will fit and be “BIG Butt” Grips carried with ease. Whether you’re going to $79.99 the range, out on a hunting trip, or just hiking through the woods, Jerry packing your gear has never been easier! Miculek • Quick-release compression straps Competition • Four D-ring attachment points Grips • Key clip • Loop and hook fasteners $104.99 • MOLLE fasteners • Reinforced handles • Two water-bottle pockets N-Fr. Round Butt P78-11324 • Ambidextrous shoulder strap N-Fr. Square Butt P78-11325 BIg Butt grips • Locking buckle K, L-Fr. Round Butt P78-11327 S&W N-Fr. Rd. Butt P78-12141 • Dividing panels that separate an AR upper and lower K, L-Fr. Square Butt P78-11326 K, L-Fr. Rd. Butt P78-12140 • Water-bladder pouch and hole for hose • Pocket extender: Can remain in bag as a pocket or extend up through the zipper to fit longer barrels • Available in black or coyote brown • Dimensions: 28” x 7” x 6” ERGO Grip ORB Black P78-66696 $99.00 ORB Brown P78-66697 99.00 Pachmayr Pac-Mag Gun Concealment he ERGO Grip Delta Grip™ is the Tfirst truly ergonomic grip for J Frame Magnet revolvers. Designed for the most important part of the gun, the shooter, the Delta Grip was engi- he Pachmayr Pac-Mag™ Holds up to 30 pounds and the three- neered to fit the natural point of aim and mechanics of the Tmagnet design gives the Pac-Mag more strength than any other gun human hand, wrist and arm. Fits round butt J-Frames. Will not fit on magnet on the market. Secure almost any gun – pistol, rifle or shotgun Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 38 Model. – practically anywhere! P78-19684 $25.99 P78-10098 $19.99 48 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:24 PM Page 49

By Duane Thomas he’s got his gun in his hands staring at it, he doesn’t see ShootersShooting an IDPA match recently, the first twoHelpme since I’mShooters coming up behind him. His body lan- stages, one of the guys on my squad is having constant guage looks miserable, slumped shoulders, he’s just ra- malfunctions with his Taurus G2 Millennium. He diating unhappiness. blames it on the steel-cased ammo he’s firing. “This has I stop well back, say, “Hey, I can’t come into the never happened before, I decided to use this cheap safety area with live ammo, I’m just gonna leave it ammo without testing it first.” I feel really bad for him. here, okay?” and I sit the ammo boxes down on one of Watching his gun choke, hard, multiple times per stage the drums. is just painful to watch. “Okay, thanks, I appreciate it.” I hear him talking to a few people, “If this continues I walk back to the bay where the rest of the squad is the next stage, I’m just going to quit. I mean, I’ll stay, still shooting; shortly thereafter Eddie comes back, and watch, and help out, but I won’t shoot anymore. starts loading his magazines with the Federal. The This is just frustrating.” squad finishes up the I walk over. “You know, stage, we move on to the I have some brass-cased, next. factory 9mm out in my I’m standing looking car. I could give you a few over the stage; Eddie boxes to finish the comes up and says, “Hey, match.” I put your ammo over He hesitates. “Thanks, I there by your shooting appreciate that, but I don’t bag. Thanks again.” want to take all your “My pleasure, I just stuff.” hope your gun works “Man, I’ve got like three now.” thousand rounds of fac- I go over to the covered tory 9mm out in my car.” “You did area...and find sitting there Another shooter at that something beside my shooting bag point sticks out his hand one of those 150-round and says, “I want to be nice for me, boxes of Winchester your friend!” II shouldshould dodo Forged consisting of a I shake his hand. paper sleeve around three “Wow, I feel so special!” something 50-round flats. The man with the mal- nice for I walk back over to functioning gun says, Eddie. “Hey, I appreciate “Well, how much would you.” the thought, but you really you charge me for it?” don’t have to give me 150 “I wasn’t even thinking rounds for 100.” about that…. Tellya what, I’ll trade you two boxes of “Well, you did something nice for me, I figure I brass-cased 9mm for two boxes of the steel-cased stuff, should do something nice for you. Besides, the way straight across. Fair enough?” that stuff has been working, it’s literally not worth the “Sure. Thanks.” He sticks his hand out. “I’m Eddie.” trouble for me to open up the box and remove one of I shake his hand. “Duane. Pleased to meet you.” the trays.” So, I walk out to my car, grab a couple of boxes of And that, friends and neighbors, is how human be- Federal, walk back to the range. I don’t see Eddie. ings should relate to each other. “You did something “Hey, where’d Eddie go?” nice for me, I should do something nice for you.” “He walked over to the safety area.” Eddie thanks me, like, six times total before the Leading into that particular safety area is a long, nar- match is over. row bay, along its left-hand side are a bunch of plastic Oh, by the way, his gun runs flawlessly for the rest of 55-gallon drums the club uses as props, that’s where the match. they store them. At the end of the bay is a table that You can find Duane at constitutes the safety area. Eddie’s standing at the table, patreon.com/duanethomas.
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SnapSafeModular Vaults

he SnapSafe® ModularLOCKBOX Vaults LOCKBOX is a pry-resistant 16 Tgauge steel container that provides secure storage for hand- guns and other valuables. Meets TSA airline firearm guidelines. Dimensions: 9.5” x 6.5” x 1.75”. P78-01044 $24.99 Sack-Ups Protective Gun Sacks Six-GunHYSCORE Modular Pistol Rack he HYSKORE Six Gun TModular Pistol Rack is constructed from closed-cell, non- reactive foam that will not absorb moisture or react with lubricants or solvents. It has a soft, suede-like finish, but is rigid enough to offer firm support. The rack will hold six pistols with Sand Viper AR-15 P78-17378 $28.99 either single-stack or Sand Viper M24 Bolt Rifle P78-17348 28.99 double-stack magazines, Handgun, 13.5” Gray P78-17249 7.99 and can be disassembled Handgun, 13.5” Black P78-17250 7.99 and reconfigured to hold Handgun, 13.5” Natural P78-17252 7.99 guns with wider or Shotgun, 42” Black P78-17253 10.99 narrower grips. The modular feature of the rack also means that two Rifle/Shotgun, 52” Gray P78-17247 8.99 or more racks can be connected together and reconfigured not only Rifle/Shotgun, 52” Black P78-17248 10.99 to give each gun its own “special home,” but also to take maximum Rifle/Shotgun, 52” Natural P78-17251 8.99 advantage of all available space in your safe or vault. This is easy to Muzzleloader, 72” Gray P78-17254 11.99 do using 3/16” threaded rod, washers, and hex nuts available from Shotgun Rcvr., 24” Gray P78-17257 8.99 any home-improvement store. The rack measures 11-1/4” wide x 7- Shotgun Bbl., 36” Gray P78-17256 8.99 1/2” deep x 6” high. P78-10208 $19.99 ® Hornady Security Dehumidifiers DESIhese 532 gramPAK Desiccants TDESI®PAK desic- cants absorb mois- ture better than sili- ca gel. It’s an indus- trial grade material that exceeds the requirements of Mil bsorb rotect Spec MIL-D-3464E. Ahumidity Pyour Now available in and prevent valuables smaller packages rust or mildew against for other applica- in gun safes or rust and tions (ammo cans, other enclosed corrosion. long-term storage areas. When the moisture control crystals turn containers, etc.). Moisture-control crystals change color pink, recharge unit by placing it in the DESI®PAK (2 bags, 1 card) P78-21435 $16.99 when unit needs recharging. Recharge oven. Unlimited recharges ensure a 4-ounce bag P78-14694 4.99 by plugging into 110V electrical outlet. lifetime of use. 2-ounce bag P78-14695 2.99 P78-66702 $19.99 P78-66701 $19.99 Humidity Indicator Card, (6 ea.) P78-21523 4.99 50 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:24 PM Page 51 KCIKCI USAUSA MagazinesMagazines KCI USA Lifetime Warranty KCI USA products are built to withstand a lifetime of hard use. KCI USA offers a lifetime warranty on manufacturers defects on all KCI USA products. This warranty covers all products manufactured by KCI USA.

esigned to fit AK-47-style Drifles chambered in 7.62x39, these KCI USA magazines provide reliability and smooth feeding. Constructed of steel with an electroplated finish, these mag- azines will withstand the toughest corrosive environ- ments. A high-tensile com- pression spring, anti-tilt fol- lower and reinforced feed lips provide reliable feed- AK-47-Style ing and long life. A ribbed 30-Rd. Mag. exterior and a prominent dorsal spine provide a P78-29831 $12.99 AK-47-Style positive grip for precise 40-Rd. Mag. manipulations. P78-29830 $14.99 AK-47-Style 20-Rd. Mag. P78-29832 $9.99 ike all KCI USA maga- CI USA invests in high-tech quality control. All-steel Lzines, these standard Kconstruction and a curved mag bodies provide reliable capacity 30-round M1 Car- feeding of all 30 rounds. The KCI 30-round H&K mag- bine magazines are con- azine works with H&K MP5 pattern firearms includ- structed of steel with an ing: the MP5k, SP89, SP5K Zenith, MKE, Omega, electroplated finish. A POF, HK Contract MP5 variants, SW5, BW5, high-tensile compression CA94, D54, V94, clones, and AR builds. spring and a bolt-hold- KCI USA uses their magazines – a lot. open follower provide Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, they pro- reliable feeding and vide magazines to the biggest machine- long life. Removable gun rental ranges in the world. steel baseplates allow for easy maintenance.

.30 M1 Carbine HK MP5 30-Rd. Mag. 30-Rd. Mag. P78-29833 $19.99 P78-29834 $39.99

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Elite Wilson Combat Tactical Systems Magazines A. B. C. D.

& LoadersMade in the USa With a lifetime Warranty! E. F. G. ilson Combat’s Elite Tactical Magazine hD +P – “The ETM C.A.M. Pistol Mag. Loader P78-10245 $29.99 wHeavy Duty/+P rated.45 ACP magazines with exclusive stainless glOCK Magazines flatwire MAX magazine spring and time-tested ETM tube.” GLK-17-10 Magazine, 10 rd. 9mm P78-10265 17.99 A. (8 rd) .45ACP P78-18602 $45.99 GLK-17 Magazine, 17 rd. 9mm P78-40179 16.99 Elite Tactical Magazine – “The ETM started with a blank sheet of GLK-9-22 Magazine, 22 rd. 9mm P78-10262 21.99 paper and 30-plus years of 1911 and 1911-magazine experience; GLK-9-170 Magazine, 27 rd. 9mm P78-40182 21.99 designed from the ground up as a premium tactical magazine.” GLK-18 Magazine, 31 rd. 9mm P78-10246 21.99 B. ETM (8 rd) .45ACP P78-12027 $34.99 GLK-18-40 Magazine, 40 rd. 9mm P78-40161 26.99 C. ETM (10 rd) 9mm P78-19463 34.99 GLK-19-10 Magazine, 10 rd. 9mm P78-10264 17.99 wilson Combat Magazines – “No other .45 magazine on the market GLK-19 Magazine, 15 rd. 9mm P78-40180 16.99 can compare for proven inherent reliability, durability and the ability to GLK-20 Magazine, 15 rd. 10mm P78-40164 16.99 remain fully loaded for long periods of time without damage.” GLK-20-20 Magazine, 20 rd. 10mm P78-40184 21.99 D. Match Magazine (7 rd) .45ACP P78-10505 $32.99 GLK-20-30 Magazine, 30 rd. 10mm P78-40165 23.99 E. WIL-ROG Mag (8 rd) .45ACP P78-11714 32.99 GLK-21 Magazine, 13 rd. .45 ACP P78-40162 16.99 F. Officers Match Mag. (7 rd) .45ACP P78-10506 32.99 GLK-21-18 Magazine, 18 rd. .45 ACP P78-40183 21.99 ShOK-BUFF® Recoil System – Includes a One Piece Guide Rod and GLK-21-30 Magazine, 30 rd. .45 ACP P78-40163 23.99 Plug; six SHOK-BUFF buffers; an Extra Power Firing Pin Spring; an GLK-22-140 Magazine, 19 rd. .40 S&W P78-10263 21.99 Extra Power Recoil Spring; and a Reduced Power Recoil Spring. GLK-22-170 Magazine, 24 rd. .40 S&W P78-40186 21.99 G. SHOK-BUFF System P78-18150 $38.99 GLK-22 Magazine, 30 rd. .40 S&W P78-10250 21.99 wilson ShOK-BUFF® – A 1/10” thick poly fiber buffer between the GLK-42 Magazine, 7 rd. .380 P78-10251 16.99 frame and slide contact areas. GLK-42 Magazine, 9 rd. .380 P78-10260 21.99 SHOK-BUFF Kit (2 buffers, 18.5# recoil spring) Gov’t Model GLK-42 Magazine, 12 rd. .380 P78-10261 21.99 P78-18148 $6.99 GLK-43 Magazine, 7 rd. 9mm P78-10247 16.99 SHOK-BUFF Buffer only (6 ea.) P78-18147 6.99 GLK-43 Magazine, 9 rd. 9mm P78-10248 21.99 GLK-43 Magazine, 12 rd. 9mm P78-10249 21.99 S&w Shield Magazines SW9-SHD-7 Magazine, 7 rd. 9mm P78-40166 16.99 SW9-SHD-12 Magazine, 12 rd. 9mm P78-40167 21.99 CMCcCormick Magazines Railed Power Mags™ feature patent S&w M&P Magazines Mpending Dual Wall Feed Rails™ that are at least SW9-MP-17 Magazine, 17 rd. 9mm P78-40168 16.99 twice the strength of regular feed lips. They have a SW9-MP-21 Magazine, 21 rd. 9mm P78-40169 21.99 patented tactical RPM™ follower, a stainless steel mag SW9-MP-30 Magazine, 30 rd. 9mm P78-40170 21.99 tube, an EZ clean base pad and a proven customer- SIg 320/250 Magazines satisfaction policy. All CMC magazines are designed to SG9-320-17 Magazine, 17 rd. 9mm P78-40171 16.99 give the pistol shooter the advantage of extra shot SG9-320-21 Magazine, 21 rd. 9mm P78-40172 21.99 capacity and improved performance. SG9-320-30 Magazine, 30 rd. 9mm P78-40173 21.99 h&K vP9 Magazines Railed Power Mags™ HKVP9-17 Magazine, 17 rd. 9mm P78-40174 16.99 CMC RPM 10-Rd. .45 ACP 1911 P78-11077 $39.99 HKVP9-21 Magazine, 21 rd. 9mm P78-40175 21.99 CMC RPM 8-Rd. .45 ACP 1911 P78-11078 36.99 HKVP9-30 Magazine, 30 rd. 9mm P78-40176 21.99 Match Grade and Range Pro Magazines h&K MP5 Magazines (Compatible with all MP5-style 9mm firearms.) Match Grade .45 ACP 8-Rd. (Floorplate drilled for base pads.) HK MP5 Magazine, 30 rd. 9mm P78-10043 $39.99 P78-10311 $30.99 HK MP5 Magazine, 40 rd. 9mm P78-10042 44.99 Base Pad & Screws for above P78-33360 2.99 HK MP5 Magazine, 10 rd. 9mm P78-10022 39.99 Range Pro 10-Rd. 9mm (Pictured) P78-43261 34.99 52 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:24 PM Page 53

Ed Brown Evolution Gun Works 1911 Magwell Products Two-Piece 1911 guide Rod Assembly Heat-treated Stainless Steel May be installed without firearm modification. P78-10229 $29.99

Rebuild Kit for 1911-Style Pistols, EGW 1911 Magwell, Blue P78-18601 $74.99 STAINLESS (pictured) EGW 1911 Magwell, Stainless P78-18600 74.99 P78-10226 $19.99 BLUE P78-10225 $19.99 MAGPUL 1911 Grip Panels

grip Screw Bushings Set of Four for 1911-Style Pistols STAINLESS (pictured) P78-10228 $9.99 Set of Four for 1911-Style Pistols BLUE P78-10227 $9.99

AGPUL 1911 Grip Panels feature reinforced polymer Mconstruction and a unique diamond-shaped cross section to prevent twisting in the hand. They also have an aggressive mag- release cut out and are compatible with ambidextrous safeties. Wolffwolff RECOIl SPRINgS Gunsprings16 Pound P78-19337 7.99 Flat Dark Earth P78-43237 $19.99 BROwNINg hI-POwER 18 Pound (Std.) P78-19338 7.99 18.5 Pound P78-11373 $7.99 Black P78-43236 19.99 wolff gUIDE RODS Olive Drab Green P78-43238 19.99 COlT gOvERNMENT MODEl S&W M&P P78-19354 $24.99 9 Pound P78-11719 $7.99 Sp’field XDM 4.5 P78-19355 24.99 10 Pound P78-12193 7.99 wolff RED Striker Spring 3-Pack 12 Pound P78-12007 7.99 S&W M&P P78-25301 $7.99 13 Pound P78-12443 7.99 wolff hAMMER SPRINgS Dillon’s 1911 14 Pound P78-12338 7.99 1911(19,20,21#) P78-11511 $9.99 16 Pound (Std.) P78-11860 7.99 wolff MAg CATCh SPRINgS 17 Pound P78-12192 7.99 1911 P78-11791 $9.99 Action Impact 18.5 Pound P78-12465 7.99 wolff REvOlvER SPRINgS ^ 20 Pound P78-12056 7.99 The Shooter's Paks listed for various 23 Pound P78-11377 7.99 revolvers contain springs designed to COlT OFFICERS MODEl Reducersn easy, affordable way to protect your favorite 1911’s frame from optimize hammer and/or trigger func- 24 Pound P78-12110 $7.99 being battered by recoil. tion often without the expense of A Cz 75B “custom trigger jobs.” Action Impact Reducers (6 ea.) P78-20516 $4.99 9 Pound P78-19348 $7.99 (hammer/Trigger Return Springs) 10 Pound P78-19349 7.99 Ruger GP-100 P78-11367 $10.50 11 Pound P78-19350 7.99 SP-101 12 Pound P78-19351 7.99 P78-12598 9.50 Dillon 13 Pound P78-19352 7.99 S&W J Frame P78-12189 9.00 14 Pound (Std.) P78-19353 7.99 (Mainspring/Rebound Springs) Bushing SMITh & wESSON M&P S&W K,L,N (standard) 12 Pound P78-19356 $7.99 P78-15073 $15.00 14 Pound P78-19357 7.99 S&W K,L,N (reduced power) Wrench 15 Pound P78-19358 7.99 P78-15072 15.00 16 Pound (Std.) P78-19359 7.99 wolff RIFlE SERvICE PACKS SPRINgFIElD 5” 9/40 XD Rifle Service Paks offer one each of 12 Pound P78-19339 $7.99 the available coil-type springs re- 13 Pound P78-19340 7.99 quired to return the particular rifle to 14 Pound P78-19341 7.99 original factory condition. 15 Pound P78-19342 7.99 M1 Garand P78-55015 $25.99 16 Pound P78-19343 7.99 M1 Carbine P78-55016 17.99 17 Pound (Std.) P78-19344 7.99 M1A/M14 P78-55017 23.99 SPRINgFIElD 5” 45 XD wolff REPlACEMENT 14 Pound P78-19345 $7.99 MAgAzINE SPRINgS 16 Pound P78-19346 7.99 GLOCK 33-Round Magazine 18 Pound P78-19347 7.99 P78-11950 $9.99 etalform 8-Round 10mm SPRINgFIElD 4.5” 9/40 XDM S&W M&P Magazine Springs, 3-Pack M1911 pistol magazine. 14 Pound P78-19336 $7.99 P78-25300 17.99 P78-33328 $24.99 P78-11049 $2.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 53 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:24 PM Page 54 MAGPUL® UNFAIR ADVANTAGE™

AGPUL 10-Round polymer MPMAG 10 AR-15/M4 Gen M3™ .223/5.56 magazine. AGPUL 25-Round polymer P78-33393 $13.99 MPMAG 25 LR/SR Gen M3™ Window SR25/ M110 .308/ AGPUL 30-Round polymer 7.62x51 magazine. MPMAG 30 AK/AKM MOE® P78-27080 $22.99 7.62x39 magazine. P78-43241 $13.99

AGPUL 30-Round polymer MPMAG 30 GEN M3™ AR- 15/M4 .223/5.56 magazine. P78-43280 $14.99 APPUL -5 Round Limiter MAGPUL AR-15/M4 MPMAG 20. Only fits .300 BLK magazine .223/5.56 magazines. P78-12121 $15.99 P78-33394 $13.99 Pkg of 3

AGPUL’s Enhanced Self Lev- AGPUL MAGLINK™ Meling Follower is a drop-in Mmakes it easy to link replacement for USGI 30-round MagPul .223/5.56 mags together. AGPUL 20-Round polymer AGPUL 20-Round polymer magazines. Features a four-way P78-43240 $17.99 M PMAG 20 LR/SR Gen MPMAG 20 AK/AKM MOE® anti-tilt design. For MagPUl gEn 2 & 3 M3™ SR25/M110 .308/ 7.62x51 7.62x39 magazine. 3-Pk. P78-12606 $6.99 .223/5.56 MagS onlY magazine. P78-55007 $19.99 P78-10008 $12.99

AGPUL PMAG 10 7.62 AC is Ma reliable and durable polymer magazine for the .308 Winchester-based family of cartridges. Compatible with short action AICS-spec bottom metal to in- clude the Bolt Action Magazine AGPUL Bipod for 1913 Picatinny Rail (left) is made of high- Well for the Hunter 700 Stock. Mstrength polymer, steel and Mil-Spec hard anodized aluminum. P78-10702 $39.99 Flat Dark Earth P78-12112 $109.99 Black P78-12098 109.99 NEW! The MAGPUL Bipod for Sling Stud Mount (right). Flat Dark Earth P78-33407 $129.99 Black P78-33406 129.99 54 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:24 PM Page 55

AGPUL 35- MRound polymer PMAG 35 EV9® magazine for the CZ Scorpion EVO 3. P78-12113 $19.99

AGPUL MS1 QDM Sling Mincludes factory-installed MagPul QDM quick-disconnect swivels (inset, above). P78-10703 $74.99

AGPUL MS1® Sling is the most versatile Maddition to the MagPul® line of rifle slings. AGPUL M-LOK Built around the MS1 slider, this system provides MQD Sling Mount rapid adjustments to either lengthen or shorten provides a forward the sling with no slipping once it’s set, with attachment point for no tails, loops, or other potential snag the MagPul MS1 QDM hazards. The MS1 allows easy Sling and other push- shoulder transitions, rapid button QD slings. adjustability for hands-free rifle P78-10704 $19.99 carry and shooting support from various positions. P78-10700 $34.99 AGPUL push- Mbutton quick-detach sling swivel for 1-1/4” webbing, compatible with QD sling attachment points. Manganese-phosphate finished steel. P78-43239 $14.99

SPRINGFIELDSpringfield XD & XDM Magazines Magazines Mec-GarBeretta 92 18-rd. AFC* Magazines P78-18728 $25.99 12-Rd. XD .40 P78-11587 $31.99 Beretta 92 20-rd. AFC* P78-18729 31.99 9-Rd. XD Comp. .45 P78-11764 29.99 Browning HP 15-rd. Blue P78-18730 25.99 13-Rd. XD/XDM .45 P78-11585 32.99 19-Rd. XDM 9mm P78-15496 36.99 1911 8-rd. .45 ACP Blue P78-43406 25.99 7-Rd. XD-S 9mm P78-19681 28.99 1911 8-rd. .40 S&W Blue P78-43405 24.99 8-Rd. XD-S 9mm P78-11731 39.99 1911 8-rd. 10mm Blue P78-43404 24.99 9-Rd. XD-S 9mm P78-19680 39.99 1911 10-rd. 9mm Blue P78-43402 29.99 16-Rd. XDM .40 P78-19971 36.99 1911 11-rd. .45 ACP Blue P78-18732 24.99 5-Rd. XD-S .45 P78-15234 28.99 CZ-75B 19-rd. AFC* P78-14989 31.99 6-Rd. XD-S .45 P78-11730 39.99 Para P-14 14-rd. Blue P78-18733 23.99 7-Rd. XD-S .45 P78-15235 39.99 Para P-16 15-rd. Blue P78-18734 23.99 Two-Piece 1911 Recoil Spring guide Rod – Para P-18 17-rd. Blue P78-18735 23.99 Machined from stainless steel. Ruger P-Series 9mm 17-rd. Blue P78-18736 25.99 P78-15724 $24.99 Ruger P-Series 9mm 20-rd. Blue P78-18737 29.99 S&W 59 17-rd. Blue P78-18738 25.99 S&W 59 20-rd. Blue P78-18739 29.99 Arredondo Accessories Magazine-Cleaning Brush SIG Sauer 226 18-rd. AFC* P78-18740 25.99 SIG Sauer 228 15-rd. Blue P78-18741 25.99 Springfield XD (not XDM) .40 13-rd. AFC* P78-14991 29.99 Taurus 92-99 17-rd. Blue P78-18742 25.99 Taurus 92-99 18-rd. AFC* P78-14987 23.99 rredondo Accessories’ Magazine-Cleaning Brush is ideal for that little job Taurus 92-99 20-rd. Blue P78-18743 31.99 Awe all dread (avoid?)! No excuse, Sir! P78-19257 $12.99 *AFC = Anti-Friction Coating ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 55 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:24 PM Page 56 Gunsite Academy’s

“250 Pistol Class”

By Kimmie Dillon site’s Founder, Jeff Cooper. Lt. Colonel Cooper was a WW II Do you have a plan? In these challenging times, three and Korean War combat veteran. He was known for teach- things are on the rise: the crime rate, firearm purchases ing The Modern Technique of the Pistol through the Ameri- and ammunition sales. For those who are new to firearms, can Pistol Institute and Gunsite. Over the years, I have the purchase is only the first step. So why should we get heard stories about this reputable training facility and defensive firearms training? decided our daughter and I It’s simple – we cannot wish would take a course. crime away. And because on Gunsite is known to be the our worst day, when our life Harvard of shooting schools. or those we care about are The academy is located in threatened, we won’t rise to Paulden, Arizona where the the occasion. Instead we high desert weaves around will fall to our lowest level majestic and rugged moun- of training. Using a firearm tains. When I think of how to to defend life and liberty is describe the 3200-acre facili- our precious right. The ty to you, “Disneyland” instructors at Gunsite Acade- comes to mind. Approaching my understand today’s Left to right: Jeff Cooper, Mike Dillon, Steve Dillon and the property, the overhead threats and that there are no Rob Leatham in 1976 at Gunsite. Nyle leatham photo. Gunsite Raven welcomes second place winners. guests with his steel wings A little history: My Father-In-Law (Mike Dillon), Husband spread to their fullest. Once inside of the grand gate, there (Steve Dillon) and Rob Leatham visited Gunsite initially in are classrooms, a wide array of groomed ranges, indoor 1976. In this photo they are all sharing stories with Gun- and outdoor firing simulators along with an enticing Pro 56 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:25 PM Page 57

Shop (complete with friendly man who also brings 15 years and knowledgeable ladies). of experience as a Law “The Gunsite Experience” Enforcement Officer in South- is the 250 Pistol Class and the ern California. prerequisite to take future The curriculum at Gunsite classes. The focus is on The uses a building-block Modern Technique of the Pis- approach. By applying grad- tol including marksmanship, ual pressure everyday, our gun handling and mind-set. speed and accuracy increase. On Day 1, it becomes obvi- When the intensity gets high, ous to me that our class con- we take a quick break, dis- sists of like-minded individu- cuss, reload and go back for Rangemaster Student als from all across our coun- Lew Gosnell. Mary Jane Ajodah. more. Everything we learn has try. Everyone has different a purpose. There is no fluff or backgrounds yet we all are gimmicky tricks. Fellow stu- here to grow. If we bring dent Mary Jane Ajodah from along the pressures from our New York City says she would everyday life, the Raven will recommend Gunsite to other get less of us. We stand for the shooters, “Our instructors Pledge of Allegiance and were incredible. I gained receive a bound copy of the some serious consistency in Declaration of Independence shot placement, and have a and the Constitution. I get the better ability to deal with sense that Gunsite is more stresses. I never had the than a school. There is a pure opportunity to even practice culture here that I instantly these critical skills in NYC. Gunsite connect with. Student indoor Clearing the “fun house” was On the range our three Walt Lipski. simulator. also very important – it was instructors have a combina- an incredible amount of stress tion of intensity and patience. and the techniques I learned They make it clear they will made me feel more comfort- not accept anything other able defending my own home than the highest standards of and family.” safety. My classmate Walt Lip- The “fun house” she refers ski from Prescott, Arizona to is a set of indoor simula- sums it up best: “Our instruc- tors. With frangible ammo, tors were first class. I can’t we enter a house using imagine a more knowledge- defensive handgun tech- able, collective team of real- niques and experience real- world shooting and self- life situations. Clearing a Students defense experience to have as Robert house requires tactics, strate- instructors. Their interaction Instructor and Jack gies and logistics to help us was seamless and compli- Chris Currie. Rosenberg. survive. We learn how to mentary throughout the whole place our body off the aggres- course. They were just terrif- sor’s line of attack and how ic.” I totally agree, Walt! Our to change the odds to make Rangemaster, Lew Gosnell, is our adversary react to us. a former Police Supervisor, Gunsite also has live-fire Marine Corps MP and Marks- outdoor desert simulators that man who is also a competi- replicate clearing or searching tive shooter. Instructor Chris an area. Here we trek through Currie is a retired Gunnery arroyos with steel targets Sergeant with 21 years in the while staying defensive. Class- United States Marine Corps, mate Robert Rosenberg from 17 years within the Recon- New Jersey says this open naissance community. And desert shoot is his favorite Aimee Grant is a former Instructor Student part. He is taking 250 Pistol Marine Corps MP and Marks- Aimee Grant. Edgar Bolanos. with his teenage son, Jack ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 57 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:25 PM Page 58

Rosenberg. “Everything about the 250 Defensive Pistol Our week wraps up on Friday with several qualifica- will prepare us for a threatening situation. There is no bet- tion drills. Our classmates enjoy a camaraderie from shar- ter place in the world for civilians to obtain practical ing this experience together. Jason Odom from Detroit, firearms skills than Gunsite.” This is Robert’s fifth trip to Michigan wins the class competition (Way to go, Jason!) Gunsite over the past 27 years. Another student in our and receives the coveted Raven pin. “Gunsite is the best, class says he travels to Gunsite because, “There is no I have heard my father and his shooting buddies talk such training available in my state about Gunsite since I was a young of California.” Edgar Bolanos of San teenager. Traveling to the Gunsite Francisco says he most enjoyed the ranch, the commitment and the El Presidente drill along with the money involved separates the peo- simulators, both indoor and out- ple that truly want to learn and are door. When I asked him if he would serious about it from the people recommend Gunsite to fellow that just want something to do on shooters, he said, “Absolutely! To the weekend. The level and quality keep you sharp and frosty or intro- of instruction is top notch.” duce one to proper training.” At the graduation ceremony, Gunsite is a gun-fighting school. CEO Ken Campbell welcomes us Yes, they teach you marksmanship, all to the Gunsite family. My but the underlying theme is crisis daughter and I both view this as a Student Jason Odom winning our intervention. Along with the class competition! Congrats! life-changing week. Our Gunsite firearms training, proper mind-set is experience can be summed up in an emphasis throughout the week. We must refuse to one word: INCREDIBLE! To our fellow classmates and think like a victim and raise our awareness on a daily instructors, we are grateful for the time spent together. basis. Most importantly, we have to dedicate ourselves to And remember, as the old saying goes, “The more you always stay in the fight. sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.”
 Meet Ken Campbell, Gunsite Academy’s Chief Executive Officer By Kimmie Dillon believe it. Fast-forward about 20 years and I nearly fell There’s a famil- over when Buz Mills offered me the opportunity to run iar face inside the Gunsite for he and Sonja. I’m one of those lucky folks to gate at Gunsite. be blessed with a wonderful, beautiful wife, a great law- Ken Campbell can enforcement career and now an unbelievable second be seen across the career. I truly am living a dream. range everyday KD – You really are. Tell us what you like most about sporting his warm working at Gunsite? smile and engag- KC – First and foremost, the great Gunsite family. That’s ing personality. He what we call our students and alumni and staff. We meet makes a special the best people from all over the world in all lines of work point of making all who are serious about wanting to learn to better protect students feel wel- themselves and their loved ones. What better way to be come throughout motivated than be around people like this? It is a blessing the week. One to love what you do. could say he’s a natural fit to be the CEO as he originally KD – I love how positive you are! Ken, there are a lot of attended Gunsite as a student three decades ago. firearms classes out there. What makes Gunsite superior to KD – Ken, you really have an impressive law-enforce- other shooting courses? ment career. What made you decide to come to Gunsite? KC – There are many, many classes with great instruc- KC – Thanks for the kind words. I loved being a Deputy tors. Gunsite is the oldest privately owned shooting Sheriff (and later Sheriff). It was grand work. I was always school in the world as far as we know. If you look at looking for more and better training. It is how a LEO many of the other schools, many of those folks attended remains strong and with a proper attitude. My Sheriff was or worked at Gunsite or what they teach has a basis in a great mentor to me and promoted better training. While The Modern Technique that Jeff Cooper developed. What I had attended other training, Gunsite was the pinnacle as we recommend is for folks to determine what they want I had read Jeff Cooper in Guns & Ammo for years. So, I to learn and see who offers the most for their money. We was fortunate that Sheriff Hudson allowed me to attend can offer things most places cannot, such as our indoor and then he attended. When I received my offer to and outdoor live-fire simulators and some of the best become a part-time instructor at Gunsite, I couldn’t instructors in the world. 58 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:25 PM Page 59

KD – Gunsite sets the bar high here. What qualities do – to maintain your skill level. Consider this: What is an you look for when selecting an instructor? advanced gunfight? It simply is the basics under more KC – As pompous as it sounds, Gunsite has always had and more stress. You need to strive to come to uncon- the best of the best in instructors. In class number one, scious competence so you can react properly. there was a fellow named Bruce Nelson as an instructor. KD – During my week, I had the pleasure of meeting That name is significant in the firearms industry. We have attendees from all over our country. I really enjoyed hear- not slowed down. Colonel Cooper always wanted those ing so many stories. who have “seen the elephant” and have the gift of being KC – Gunsite Academy prides itself that over the nearly able to teach. And they must be able to teach to all levels 45 years we have been offering firearms training, we have of students. Our students range from “the little old lady trained everyone from young men and women (12-13 door greeter” to some of our nations greatest warriors. I years old) to the CIA and other unnamed agencies. The like to say they must be able to offer the show with dinner. emails and calls and letters we have received simply say- We pick our staff from our students. We don’t teach you ing “It worked” or “You guys saved my life” make it all how to teach. You must come with that. You must have a worthwhile. For example, these messages come from mastery of Gunsite’s training methodology. Then they must “earth people” who survived the Las Vegas mass shooting pass a rigorous apprentice program. Some don’t make it. (He and his wife were both shot, but he said that their Receiving a Gunsite “Instructor Raven Pin” is an honor Mind-Set training helped them survive. They knew where and should be a great challenge to receive. exits were and focused on escape and then the Mind-Set KD – Absolutely! Let’s talk about our 5-day class. What changed to survival and getting to the hospital), to law is your goal when students graduate enforcement (local, state federal) and from the 250 Pistol Class? elite military units. Personally, I remem- KC – We hope that our alumni can ber a message from a Navy Chief after now handle “crisis management of her first deployment (and training in a close range interpersonal confronta- Gunsite 250 Pistol Course) simply said: tion.” The most important goals are “You guys saved my life.” That is all I Mind-Set and Safety. Our Mind-Set know and all I need to know. lecture and training is legendary in If Gunsite training has saved one (1) the industry. With the proper mind life in the last 45 years, it makes it all set, your chances of surviving a lethal worthwhile. Yes, the training is costly, encounter are greatly increased. We but what value do you place on your teach you that if you are aware, you life or those most precious to you? may avoid the situation altogether KD – Anything else you want to add? and that is a huge win. The other KC – I saved my nickels and dimes aspect is Safety. We drive the Four (4) and deposit on pop bottles to help get Safety Rules into each student so it my tuition to Gunsite on more than one becomes a permanent part of their occasion. You can set your goals and consciousness. When they leave and work toward them as well. Also, the they go to a public range, they are Cooper family manages “The Jeff Coop- often frightened by the abysmal and er Legacy Foundation” and offers unsafe gun handling. So, if we can tuition scholarships to the Gunsite 250 make them better aware of their sur- Course. Visit their web page and con- roundings and more safe, we have achieved a great sider applying. You will never regret the time you spend at goal. Having said all that, the gun handling and marks- Gunsite, you will make life-long friends, and it may very manship are a bonus! well save your life. What better deal is there? KD – A tremendous amount of material is covered dur- KD – A win-win. My week at Gunsite was incredible. I ing the 250 Pistol week. How important is practicing to truly enjoyed every day – what a solid experience. retain the newly learned skills? KC – We love it when people have the Gunsite epiphany. KC – We like to say that we take a fire hose of infor- It is so hard to explain what we really offer here. mation and put it alongside your head and open up the KD – And by the way, we all enjoyed your daily frozen bale. There is so much covered in that 44-46 hours that treats on the range – ha ha! You helped keep us cool dur- some is not retained. Many folks take the 250 Pistol ing the Arizona summer. Course time and time again. When they do they will KC – I love coming downrange. My love is teaching, often comment that we have added something to the but my primary job is managing Gunsite now. So, it moti- instruction. We did not (although The Modern Technique vates me to come downrange, visit with the students and does evolve). There was so much information in their ini- see the big smiles with the Otter Pops! (And hot chocolate tial week, they just missed it or forgot it. One can never in the winter.) have too much of the basics. Shooting is a perishable KD – A big “THANK YOU” to Ken, Lew, Chris, Aimee, skill and you must practice properly – even dry practice and all of the fine people at Gunsite Academy!
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Real Avid NEW! ™ level reticle Level-Rightis critical to long-range the reticle willPRO be perfectly aligned with the Aaccuracy. For longer shots a canted reti- rifle bore. Balancing small levels on a scope cle will pull or push a bullet’s trajectory off turret and gun receivers has been a com- of vertical center. It gets worse the more the monly accepted practice for years. Not only distance increases. A level scope means that is this a clumsy process, it’s wrong. The turret on most scopes is not perfectly aligned with the reticle, so even if your turret is level to the gun, your scope may not be. Level-Right PRO changes all that by simplifying scope alignment in four easy steps. Accurate and intuitive, this timesaving instrument quickly aligns the actual scope reticle to the hori- zontal gun plane, which is key to the long- range accuracy of your rifle. Level-Right PRO helps you quickly and confidently mount a scope for maximum accuracy. Level-Right PRO P78-21777 $69.99 The HMB Bolt JP Enterprises Gear

JP Enhanced Reliability, JP Reduced Power Reduced Power AR Spring Set AR Spring Set P78-12590 $10.99 P78-12618 $10.99 oung Manufacturing is the licensed manufacturer of the HMB Ybolt. The HMB Bolt by HM Defense eliminates the pass-through cam-pin hole and replaces it with a cam-pin socket and radiused cam-pin design. The new patented design eliminates the natural weak point of Mil-Spec bolts by significantly increasing the amount of metal (and strength) at the cam-pin location. The result: NO MORE BROKEN BOLTS! The HMB Bolt also reduces contact be- tween cam pin and firing pin, enabling smoother operation of the JP Enhanced Gas Rings firing pin, bolt lugs and aft gas rings. The new cam-pin socket also .223 Gas Ring P78-11917 $9.99 retains lubrication for extended operations. Comes with a phos- .308 Gas Ring P78-11918 9.99 phate cam pin. HMB Bolt P78-66680 $99.99 Specialized Dynamics Emergency AR(epair) Kit he Specialized TDynamics AR- 15 Emergency Repair Kit includes: three gas rings, oung Manufacturing’s Upper Receiver Vise holds any AR15 extractor spring, Yupper receiver regardless of the manufacturer. Since it supports firing pin retaining the receiver from the inside, the outside dimensions are of no con- pin, buffer retaining cern. Made from aircraft-grade 6061 T6 aluminum and anodized to pin/spring, hammer/trigger pin, take down detent and spring. MIL-A-8625 Type 3 Class 2. P78-19460 $19.99 YM Upper Receiver Vise P78-66679 $34.99 his tool makes it simple to re- Tmove or install a new ejector and spring into the AR-15 bolt. Badgerhe Badger Ordnance Ordnance Tac Tac Latch Anyone who has tried to do this TLatch makes it much without a tool will be amazed at easier for you to operate the the reduction in the number of latch on your AR-15/AR-10 cuss words needed to perform charging handle. It works the task. Comes with alignment especially well for “flat-top” and roll pin punch. rifles equipped with low- YM Bolt Assembly Tool mounted optics. P78-66678 $39.99 P78-10379 $19.99 60 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:25 PM Page 61

Schuster Mfg. Inc. KNS Precision, Inc. Adjustable M1/M1A Gas Plugs ll Schuster Mfg. Inc. Aadjustable gas plugs are made in the U.S.A. from hardened tool steel, Parkerized and feature a lifetime factory warranty. By adjusting the volume of gas, you change the speed of the op rod and the barrel harmonics. If you’re working up your own handloads, a quarter of a turn WILL affect your group size. Includes instructions and the adjustment tool (Allen wrench). M1A (Pictured) P78-15405 $59.00 SOCOM M1A P78-15409 59.00 en 2 Mod 2 Non-Rotating en ST Non-Rotating Trig- M1 Garand P78-15408 40.00 GTrigger/Hammer Pins .154 Gger/Hammer Pins .154 Diameter. Diameter. P78-33391 $33.00 P78-33392 $38.00

erma-Pin Firing Pin Retainer Pfor M-16 and AR-15 replaces the standard cotter pin found in the bolt carrier to retain the firing GunslingerFrom Lee Fisher, Spring one of theKits premier “cowboy gunsmiths.” pin (as in original Stoner rifles). Colt & clones P78-20510 $26.99 NS Precision, Inc. AR-15 Bolt Made of tool steel. No modifica- Ruger Blackhawk/Vaquero P78-20511 24.99 KCatch Retainer Pin. tion to gun required. Rossi/Navy Arms 92 lever guns P78-20513 24.99 P78-33390 $9.99 P78-19927 $9.99 Stoeger IGA shotgun P78-20514 14.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 61 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:25 PM Page 62

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CCW Tactical Arredondo Shotshell Strippers Accessories’ ERGO Chamber Shotgun Stock Flags Adapter

se the Ergo Grip Shotgun Stock alifornia Competition Works’ Tactical UAdapter^ to install AR-15 type stocks CStrippers are available in four- or six-shell and pistol grips on your shotguns. versions that allow quick access to your shot- Accommodates mil spec or commercial gun reloads. Engineered to carry up to 3” buffer tubes. magnum shells as well as the longer Euro- Mossberg 590/500 12/20 Ga. pean shotshells. All CCW Tactical Strippers P78-30142 $35.99 are equipped with a belt clip that will ade of tough nylon with a melting point Remington 870 12 Ga. accommodate up to a 2-1/4” duty belt. Mof 480 degrees. Kit includes one shot- P78-30143 35.99 6-Shell Stripper P78-18606 $23.99 gun chamber flag and one for your AR-15. Remington TAC-13 12 Ga. (aluminum) 4-Shell Stripper P78-18605 22.99 P78-15485 $12.99 P78-30144 90.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 63 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:25 PM Page 64

Real Avid Gun Tools & Cleaning Gear

mart Mats™ are cleaning mats on steroids. The no-slip backed Spadded mat features an oil-resistant surface. It allows you to properly clean your gun without ruining the kitchen table and is large enough to handle field-stripped guns. The ingenious magnetic parts tray ensures your pins, screws and springs are never lost again. This is real world gun cleaning taken to the next level. AR-15 Smart Mat P78-29041 $24.99 1911 Smart Mat P78-29040 19.99 Handgun Smart Mat P78-29042 19.99

nstalling a pivot pin is a small Istep that can quickly become a giant pain in the neck. Meet the AR15 Pivot Pin Tool – the one he Master Bench Block™ is tool guaranteed to take the nail Tthe most comprehensive biting, pin-launching task of AR15 bench block ever! It allows installing a pivot pin and turn it you to tap 13 critical pins from 5 he Chamber Boss –AR15™ into something you might different components. The block his advanced kit includes TAll-In-One AR15 Chamber actually look forward to. Align is wrapped in an over-molding Tevery standard and roll pin Cleaning Kit. Every tool you need the guide, insert the spring and that grips to your bench to punch needed to build or work to easily eliminate baked-on detent pin, slide the pivot pin prevent slippage. on an AR15. carbon from the AR15 chamber. into place. Click. Snap. Done. P78-29033 $34.99 P78-29032 $39.99 P78-21778 $29.99 P78-29034 $9.99 he he AR15 here’s Tunique TBrush Tno Accu-Grip™ Combo™ easy way Picks and contains the to scrape Brushes get critical carbon the job components out of done, feel you need to the star good in your keep your chamber hand, and AR15 chamber of an won’t and bore carbon free. It contains AR15 arbon Boss™ – AR15. This is scratch your a star chamber brush and star unless Cthe most comprehensive firearm. chamber mop for cleaning inside you’re a carbon removal multi-tool ever Eight profiles dig gunk out of the the hard to reach star chamber. surgeon. That’s why you use a built. Extremely versatile, it has places that even the sun don’t Star chamber pads help collect star chamber brush to loosen the 12 precision surfaces to clean shine. They’re tough on the crud left-over carbon while applying carbon then remove it with these the most critical parts of your but tender on the metal. A better the perfect amount of oil or star chamber cleaning pads. bolt, bolt carrier, cam pin, and designed, better built detailing kit solvent. The .223/5.56mm bore Done deal. Now get back to firing pin. It’s the enemy of your that just might make your dentist brush scrubs baked on carbon shooting. 20 wool chamber pads AR15’s worst enemy. jealous. from lands and grooves. per package. P78-29039 $29.99 P78-29036 $9.99 P78-29037 $9.99 P78-29038 $12.99 64 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:25 PM Page 65

NEW! Real Avid Smart TORQ™ he most precise and T technically advanced torque driver for guns. Specifically developed for optics mounting and gun builds. Discrete inch-pound- increment settings provide spot-on torque adjustments. Comfortable ergonomic grip with Force Assist makes tool manipulation a breeze. The functionally intuitive torque setting with visual, tactile and audible feedback provides or more than 100 years, consumers have trusted Ballistol to confident assurance. To get Flubricate, penetrate, clean, protect, and preserve their firearms, you started, Smart Torq comes leather gear, wood, metal surfaces, and more. With an astonishingly with 12 of the most commonly wide range of applications, this environmentally friendly multi- used gun bits. Never over- purpose oil has become an essential tool for shooters, hunters, torque a scope ring again! fishermen, and handymen all over the world. P78-21776 $79.99 1.5 oz. Aerosol Can P78-30147 $4.99 6 oz. Aerosol Can (pictured) P78-30145 9.99 16 fl. oz. Non-aerosol Can P78-30146 19.99

he HYSKORE Degreezer Tconsists of a 12” x 6” x Swab-its 4-1/2” polypropylene tray with an angled drainage surface and a well with a A Swab for Every Job! perforated basket for holding and draining small parts. The set also includes a standard double-end nylon gun-cleaning brush. Small parts and even complete trigger groups and bolt assemblies can be placed in the basket and the well filled with solvent to cover the parts and left to soak for extended periods. Then the basket can be withdrawn, draining all the parts. The set o s#!+, there I was…in my office, cleaning my revolver when includes a cover with an integral holder for the brush. Nthe boss walks in with that “whisky-tango-foxtrot” look on his This means the solvent that has been contaminated by face. “Hi,” I said (thinking fast), “I’m trying out these Bore-tips the cleaning process can be left in the well of the Degreezer (rather before I write the Blue Press copy for them. They work GREAT!” The than returned to the bottle) with the cover in place so that it’s ready Bore-tips Swabs REALLY DO work. What you can’t see under the to be used for the next cleaning event. The tray, cover, and basket are foam is a plastic jag sized for a tight bore fit which provides for the made from polypropylene plastic. This has been proven to be uniform application of solvents and oils. They work with all impervious to all popular commercial cleaning solutions. It will also standard 8-32 thread cleaning rods, and are tough and reuseable. resist kerosene, acetone, and gasoline. .22/5.56mm (6 ea.) P78-15310 $4.98 P78-10209 $15.99 .243/6mm (6 ea.) P78-15311 4.98 .30/7.62mm (6 ea.) P78-15312 4.98 .357/9mm (6 ea.) P78-15313 4.98 .40/10mm (5 ea.) P78-15314 4.98 .45 Caliber (5 ea.) P78-15315 4.98 un-tips® Extended Reach Firearm Cleaning GSwabs by Swab-its® revolutionize the way you clean your gun. The foam tips are lint free, Ram Rodz Barrel & Breech Cleaners reusable and ideal for cleaning trigger assemblies, .22 Caliber/5.56mm, 300 count P78-43289 $12.99 slide rails, springs, extractors and anywhere else .38 Caliber/9mm, 200 count P78-43290 12.99 space is tight. 24 per package. .40 Caliber/10mm, 100 count P78-43291 12.99 P78-12583 $9.99 .45 Caliber, 75 count P78-43292 12.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 65 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:25 PM Page 66

725 Gun Slip 2000 Carbon SlipCleaner 2000Killer provides Products you Degreaser with a safe, should truly be effective way to called Super clean carbon, lead Degreaser. This and plastic wad water-based fouling. Unlike cleaner will other gun cleaners, cut through the this product is toughest non-flammable, cosmoline, non-hazardous and carbon, grease biodegradable. Designed for and grime! Its soaking metal parts with baked super strength on carbon, Carbon Killer allows it to dissolves carbon and lead on degum and degunk the dirtiest of contact. NOTE: Carbon Killer is gun parts when sprayed on or for cleaning internal metal gun Slip 2000’s AR Cleaning System used in parts washers or solvent parts with baked on carbon by Slip 2000’s Extreme Cleaning contains a 7 Oz. bottle of Carbon tanks! NOTE: To help prevent soaking them. It is an aggressive System contains 2 Oz. bottles of: Killer Bore Cleaner, a 15cc rusting, users must apply a gun cleaner and should not be used Carbon Killer Bore Cleaner, 725 syringe of Extreme Weapons lubricant immediately after to clean the outside of your gun. Gun Cleaner Degreaser, and Grease, and a 1 Oz. bottle of cleaning to disperse any moisture It can damage and even remove EWL Extreme Weapons EWL Extreme Weapons in parts. some finishes. Lubricant. Lubricant. 16 Oz. P78-19237 $21.99 16 Oz. P78-19234 $21.99 P78-11652 $25.99 P78-11676 $19.99

Slip 2000 Extreme Slip 2000 EWL30 has Slip 2000 Copper Each Slip 2000 Weapons Lubricant the same properties as Cutter is specially for- Gun Wipe (EWL) was designed EWL, except it is a lot mulated to remove packet contains for use on chain guns thicker. It contains a copper, lead, powder one 5" x 8" and machine guns proprietary thickening residue and plastic wipe treated like the MP5 and the agent that makes this wad fouling from bore with Slip 2000 249SAW. It contains a lubricant consistency surfaces with little Synthetic Gun proprietary Anti-wear like a 30-weight motor scrubbing! NOTE: It is Lube. Perfect for agent that reduces oil. It was designed for a water based, ammo- wiping your friction and wear by those who want or nia enhanced product guns down after a day on the 90-95 percent. It is an need a lubricant that and will remove all range or while out on a hunt. excellent CLP and is will not migrate at all lubrication or oil pro- Apply to all metal surfaces. Great able to clean, lubri- and don’t want to use tection, so always re- for light carbon cleaning. Safe for cate and protect. a thick grease. lube all parts cleaned. all firearm stocks and grips. 4 Oz. P78-11644 $18.99 4 Oz. P78-11645 $18.99 4 Oz. P78-11646 $11.99 20 Pack P78-11674 $14.99

ExtremeMIL-COMM Performance Lubricants

rian Enos’ Far Superior Slide-Glide is a dual grease blend, with Bproprietary extreme pressure compounds, which boost the ability of the oils in the grease to withstand extreme pressures. It gives the grease a very stringy, tenacious character that makes it stay where you put it. Slide-Glide Standard is for use in warm weather (F60º+), Lite is a thinner viscosity for lower temperatures (F30º+). Slide-Glide Standard P78-15571 $7.99 Slide-Glide Lite P78-15572 7.99

W25B is the choice of leading firearms manufacturers, armorers, Tpro shooters and gun enthusiasts, and is recognized as the world’s best all-purpose weapons lubricant/protectant. It is now widely specified by the U.S. military for their most critical Sweet’sweet’s Australian 7.62 Solvent easily7.62 removes pow- performance weapons systems. Environmentally safe, non- Sder residue and stubborn copper fouling. It’s harm- carcinogenic, non-ozone-depleting. less to steel, a non-acid formula with five percent 0.5 Oz. Syringe P78-15732 $12.99 ammonia. If you shoot a rifle, you ought to try clean- 1.5 Ounces P78-15731 17.99 ing it with Sweet’s. P78-13128 $12.99 66 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:25 PM Page 67

J. Dewey ManufacturingBronze Bore Brushes^ Each/$2.99 Co. 5 pack/$10.99 .22 Caliber Rifle P78-16278 P78-22089 .25 Caliber Rifle P78-16293 P78-22094 .243 Caliber Rifle P78-16280 P78-22091 .270 Caliber Rifle P78-16274 P78-22085 .30 Caliber–7.62mm Rifle P78-16273 P78-22084 .35 Caliber Rifle P78-16281 P78-22092 .44–.45 Caliber Rifle P78-16279 P78-22090 .22 Caliber Pistol P78-16282 P78-22093 .38 Caliber –9mm Pistol P78-16275 P78-22086 .40–.41 Caliber –10mm Pistol P78-16276 P78-22087 .44–.45 Caliber Pistol P78-16277 P78-22088 DEWEY Nylon Coated Cleaning Rods Cotton Mops^ All Caliber Pistol 6" P78-15461 $24.99 .22–.27 Caliber (ea.) P78-17089 $2.99 (.22-.26 Jag Adapter for All Caliber 6" rod^) P78-19894 3.99 .30–.38 Caliber (ea.) P78-17090 2.99 (.27 & up Adapter for All Caliber 6" rod^) P78-19895 3.99 .400–.450 Caliber (ea.) P78-17091 2.99 .22-.26 Caliber Pistol 12" P78-12985 28.99 16, 12 & 10 Ga. Shotgun (ea.) P78-17094 2.99 .17 Caliber Rifle 26” P78-11472 30.99 M-16/AR-15 Breech Rod Guide/Chamber Brush .17 Caliber Rifle 36” P78-11473 31.99 Breech Rod Guide P78-10149 $22.99 .22-.26 Caliber Rifle 36" P78-13084 31.99 AR-15 Chamber Cleaning Brush P78-11299 3.99 .22-.26 Caliber Rifle 44" P78-15462 31.99 Deluxe M-16/AR-15 Lug Recess Cleaning Kit^ (.22-.26 Jag Adapter for Rifle rod^) P78-14542 3.99 Lug Recess Cleaning Kit P78-18533 $32.99 .27 Caliber and up Pistol 12" P78-13021 28.99 Includes: Chamber Cleaning Rod, Lug Recess Cleaning .27 Caliber and up Rifle 36" P78-12991 31.99 Head, Delrin Guide Sleeve, 50-pak Cotton Cleaning .27 Caliber and up Rifle 44" P78-15463 31.99 Rolls, Chamber Brush, Chamber Mop, Double-Ended .35 Caliber and up Rifle 36" P78-17096 33.99 Nylon Cleaning Brush. .35 Caliber and up Rifle 44" P78-17097 33.99 Bolt Action Rifle Cleaning Rod Guides^ (.27 & up Adapter for Rifle rod^) P78-14541 3.99 All models fit .695-.700 bolt diameter rifles. Shotgun Rod (Uncoated Brass^) P78-10473 30.99 .17-.222, .225, .22/250, .220 Swift P78-14196 $21.99 2-pc Shotgun Rod P78-15464 36.99 .243 Caliber – 7mm P78-14197 21.99 Brass Jags^ (Note: These jags ONly fit Dewey Cleaning Rods!) .30 Caliber P78-14198 21.99 .22 Caliber Brass Jag P78-10026 $3.99 .338 Caliber P78-14199 24.99 .24 Caliber Brass Jag P78-10027 3.99 Muzzle Guards .27 Caliber Brass Jag P78-10025 3.99 AR-15/M-16 P78-16875 $11.99 .30 Caliber (and up) Brass Jag P78-10867 3.99 M1-A/M-14 P78-16876 11.99 .38 – .41 Cal. Brass Jag P78-10028 3.99 M1 Garand P78-16878 11.99 .44 – .45 Cal. Brass Jag P78-10243 3.99 Ruger 10-22 Standard Bbl. P78-16877 11.99 Brass Patch Loop^ Ruger 10-22 Bull Barrel P78-16879 11.99 Accepts most pistol and rifle patches P78-10737 $2.99 Brass Muzzle Guard, .30 Cal.^ P78-17245 6.99 .17 Caliber Bore Brushes Nylon Gun Parts Cleaning Brush .17 Caliber Rifle/Nylon (ea.) P78-11475 $2.99 Parts cleaning brush P78-16389 $2.99 .17 Caliber Rifle/Bronze (ea.) P78-11474 2.99 Cleaning Patches Nylon Bore Brushes^ Packages of 1000 .22 Caliber Rifle (ea.) P78-16144 $2.99 .17 cal. P78-11807 $12.99 .243 Caliber Rifle (ea.) P78-16145 2.99 .22-.24 P78-11808 14.99 .270 Caliber Rifle (ea.) P78-16146 2.99 Packages of 500 .30 Caliber Rifle (ea.) P78-16147 2.99 .24-.27 P78-11809 $11.99 .22 Caliber Pistol (ea.) P78-16302 2.99 .30-.35 P78-11810 13.99 .38 Caliber Pistol (ea.) P78-16148 2.99 Packages of 250 .40 Caliber Pistol (ea.) P78-16149 2.99 .38-.45 P78-11811 $11.99 .45 Caliber Pistol (ea.) P78-16150 2.99 12-16 ga. P78-11812 13.99 AR-Link Cleaning Pin^

he Original Carbine Buddy TCleaning Port enables you to he Original M1 Buddy® clean your M1 Carbine chamber ewey’s AR-Link Cleaning TService Rifle Cleaning Port without worrying about pinching DPin utilizes the rear take- fits all models of M1 Garand your fingers. The Original Car- down pin in your AR-15 style and M1A rifles.The Original M1 bine Buddy is covered by a life- rifle to hold the upper and lower Buddy is covered by a lifetime time warranty and will be receivers open for cleaning. It warranty and will be replaced replaced free of charge if it fails yman’s Pick & Brush Set^ is an fits AR-15s and AR-10s with free of charge if it fails under under normal use. Lindispensable item for your take-down pins up to .316” in normal use. The Original Carbine Buddy cleaning supplies and range bag. diameter. P78-18599 $15.99 P78-13447 $12.99 P78-13452 $13.99 P78-40160 $3.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 67 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:25 PM Page 68

Grace USA Gun Care Toolhis customSet designed 12” x 9” x 1-1/2” case is made Tfrom durable soft Nukaf and contains a 17-piece set of Grace USA Gun Care Screwdrivers (8 ea.), Solid Brass Pin Punches (8 ea.) and a specially fabricated 8 Oz. Brass Hammer. The screwdrivers are hand-assem- bled and custom hollow ground to fit scope screws, plug screws, guard screws, etc. The handles are turned from quality Maine hardwood and protected with a smooth finish. Made in USA. Grace USA Gun Care Tool Set^ P78-10680 $129.99

Grace USA Gunsmith Hammer and Punch Sets^ 8 oz. Brass Hammer P78-14969 $19.99 16 oz. Brass Hammer P78-15069 23.99 Brass Punches (8-Pc.) P78-14968 34.99 Steel Punches (7-Pc.) P78-15070 34.99 8 oz. Brass Hammer & 8-pc. Brass Punch Set P78-21655 49.99

10-8 Performancehe Armorer 10-8 Performance Tool Armorer TTool is a simple, non-marring ^ tool useful for applications where prying or poking with metal tools can easily damage your work. Dial Caliper The rigid chisel-pointed end and his dial caliper is made of hardened stainless steel and features a semi-flexible flat blade end each Tcovered track that keeps chips out for longer life. The measuring have unique uses. faces are hardened, ground and lapped. The large, adjustable dial is P78-15434 $9.99 easily read to .001 inch and measures .100 per revolution. Features a no-glare satin chrome finish. P78-13462 $29.99 ® Bondhus Hex Key Sets Barrel-Lite P78-10529 $4.99 ^ Digital Caliper Accurate, Easy to Read! P78-17171 $39.99 ecure Firearms Products’ Uni- Sversal Spring Tester will help you determine if the recoil spring in your pistol needs replacing, and you’ll save time and money by test- Ball-end set P78-13286 $12.99 ing and organizing loose recoil Gorilla Grip Sm. P78-16822 5.99 springs in your shooting bag. Gorilla Grip Lg. P78-16823 6.99 P78-15305 $44.99 Gorilla Grip Set P78-22142 10.99 68 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:25 PM Page 69

Specialized Dynamics Armorers’ Upper Receiver Block PROTEKTOR MODEL A.

he Specialized Dynamics AR15/AR10 Armorers’ Upper Receiver TBlock is made from billet aluminum and holds your upper receiver securely in order to make it easier to install barrels, free-float tubes, muzzle devices, etc. One block fits AR15s and ArmaLite and DPMS platform AR10s. P78-43234 $59.99

M-14 Bolt Roller Greaser o THAT’s how you grease that Slittle S.O.B. (Slick-Operating Bolt, that is.) M-14/M1A Bolt Roller Greaser B. P78-18531 $9.99 C.

ll Protektor Model leather bags are made with the best top Agrain cowhide available. (Owl Ear Front Bag shown on rifle rest that’s not included. *Sand not included, either.) ^ A. Owl Ear Front Bag P78-10880 $23.99 B. Standard Front Bag P78-10881 30.99 Dillon Bushing Wrench C. Rear Bag P78-10882 33.99

11049 $2.99 Lyman P78- X-Block Gunsmith Bench GLOCK Slide Removal Tool ngages the slide lock and provides a mechanical advantage Block SEmakingT slideU removalL easier and faster. For those with large aving the right tool for the job makes any gunsmithing project fingers, small fingers, tired fingers, anyone looking for a way to Hso much easier! Without the right tool, you may damage fine simplify the removal of your GLOCK® slide. finishes or break parts. The Lyman X-Block is the right tool for P78-19527 $11.99 anyone driving pins out of firearms. It has all the features to get the job done smoothly and professionally. The X-Block has both a “V” slot and a rounded slot running across the face of the block to Arredondo support a variety of barrels and slides. The block is made of a tough, non-marring polymer, and edged with a softer non-slip outer Multi-Function Squib Rod overmold. The block has multiple holes to take on most any project, as well as a molded-in magnet on the back side of the block to Magazine Base Pad Tool/ catch pins and other small parts as they drop out. Its large 5” Scope Battery Cap Remover diameter provides a stable base with plenty of support. P78-11390 $15.99

n gun dealers shelves since 1976, the OADCO E-Z Brite Wonder Cloth is still a Scope windage must for keeping stainless steel and nickel- Adjustment Tool finished revolvers looking like new. Demand the original lead and carbon wipe! his is a MUST-HAVE range-bag accessory. It’s a squib rod (for P78-18613 $7.99 Tremoving stuck bullets), magazine base removal tool, and scope windage adjustment and battery cap removal tool. P78-15250 $12.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 69 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:25 PM Page 70

Duane’s “Speed AND Accuracy” Rant By Duane Thomas With that in mind, in order to understand how the The great myth among people who can’t shoot with foundation of speed with accuracy IS accuracy, imag- a good combination of speed and accuracy is that ine with me we’re going to shoot an IDPA target, the those who shoot fast are just “spraying and praying.” highest scoring area of which is an eight-inch circle, Like it’s a coincidence we’re hitting the center of the the “down-zero” circle. In IDPA your final score per target with every shot. The truth is that accuracy is the stage is your time, and hits in the down-zero circle foundation of speed with accuracy. drop no points, therefore add no time. At a particular Let’s begin by defining “accuracy,” or rather what the distance, seven yards, let us say, when we take all the shooter must do to fire an accurate shot. I’ve always time in the world necessary to shoot with maximum thought shooting champion Angus Hobdell put it really accuracy, just exquisitely refined sight alignment and well when he stated that accuracy is the result of a com- trigger control, we can put our bullets through one bination of refined sight alignment and refined trigger hole. Essentially we can shoot a zero-inch group right control, and that shooting with a combination of speed in the center of the eight-inch circle. and accuracy is a process of sacrificing refined sight So, if we have one-hole, perfectly-centered accuracy alignment and refined trigger control in return for speed. skills at seven yards, how far away from that group in Before we go further let’s hit an important point: How any direction can shots be and still hit the eight-inch much refinement of sight alignment and trigger control circle? Four inches. That means, at that distance (seven we can afford to sacrifice in return for speed is deter- yards), in order to hit that target (the down-zero circle), mined by size and distance. How big is the target, and we can sacrifice a LOT of refinement of sight alignment how close? The larger and closer the target, the faster and trigger control and still hit the target. Therefore we we can shoot and still hit it. The smaller and/or further can shoot that target really fast, without dropping away, the more we have to slow down. points, because we have great accuracy skills. 70 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:25 PM Page 71

Shooting the Firearms Academy of Seattle’s Handgun Master Test with a hardball-loaded Wilson 1911 .45. Three targets at seven yards, draw, two shots per target, all shots must be inside a USPSA target’s C-zone, do twice, time limit is 3.50 seconds per repetition. On his first repetition, Thomas has just fired all A-zone hits well within the time limit.

Okay, let’s say, at seven yards, when we take all the really great reflexes, really great hand-eye coordina- time in the world to shoot at our maximum accuracy tion, and they can make a gun go bang really fast. potential, the best we can shoot is a four-inch group. They sound great, they look great, and if you don’t (We’ll assume the group is centered, which I realize check their targets, thus to discover they actually is a bit artificial but work with me here, I’m illustrat- missed the entire target most of the time, they’re ing a concept.) Now how far away from our four-inch really impressive. The problem is they’re riding their group can we be in any direction before bullets start great reflexes and hand-eye coordination really hitting outside the eight-inch circle? Two inches. hard, they never actually learned how to shoot Which means we can’t shoot that target nearly as fast accurately. They’re all flash; they look good, no real without dropping points, because we started with substance. They actually are spraying and praying. lesser accuracy skills. What separates good shooters from flash shooters is Let’s say, when we shoot with our maximum accu- that when good shooters start shooting fast, our racy potential, with the best sight alignment, the best accuracy doesn’t go to hell. trigger control we have on tap to call, the best we When you see a good shooter put the hammer down can do at seven yards is an eight-inch group. It is all and absolutely blaze a target array dropping no points, we can do to keep our shots inside the eight-inch cir- no, they’re not just magically flinching the bullets into cle. Suddenly our slowest speed and our fastest the center of the targets. They are aiming every shot. speed have become the same thing. We cannot shoot Shooting with a combination of speed and accuracy is that target any faster than our slowest speed without a process of trading accuracy (defined as refined sight dropping points. alignment, refined trigger control) for speed. If you’re There is a particular sort of shooter I call a “flash not an accurate shooter, you have nothing to trade. shooter.” This is the person who started out with You can find Duane at patreon.com/duanethomas.
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$ 3 3 3 P 3 P 3 3 P 3 3 CED M2P78-17926 Chronograph $199.99 CED7000P78-19208 $129.99Timer 3 he M2 Chronograph comes with sensors, screens and one two- M2 Chronograph Accessories 3 Tfoot mounting bracket. A nylon carrying case and tripod are Infrared Chronograph Upgrade Kit P78-12116 $89.99 3 available options. The CED7000 Shot Timer is a breakthrough in Rechargeable Battery Pack for Above P78-12117 58.99 3 technology. No other timer to date offers this combination of Nylon Carrying Case P78-18145 38.99 advanced features, compact size and light weight. This is the “next Tripod P78-18126 42.99 generation” Shot Timer here today! Comes with a rechargeable 2-Ft. Skyscreen Mounting Bracket P78-18120 14.99 battery with low-battery LCD indicator and a universal charger. Replacement Skyscreens P78-18124 21.99 Replacement M2 Sensor P78-18877 36.99

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Pedersoli “Rider” Derringer

Reviewed by Peter Caroline had. One of my friends had earlier that day bought a One of the many delightful features of the NRA Whit- number of rarities far beyond my budget. One of the tington Center in Raton is its gift shop, which offers not first items listed in the book was puzzling. It was listed only souvenir glassware and NRA-logo clothing, but also as a “Perersoli .22 pistol,” and was priced at only $25. I guns and ammunition. One may also peruse the contents hadn’t the slightest idea of what this was, but my of a 3-ring binder, which catalogs a huge selection of curiosity had to be satisfied, so I asked to see it, and the used firearms, a few of which are very rare and valuable nice saleslady disappeared into the inner sanctum to indeed. A couple of years ago, I managed to find a Nor- fetch the requested item. inco-built copy of a pre-WWII Walther Olympia .22 tar- She returned with a tiny little pistol, about 4-1/2 inch- get pistol for only $100. It turned out to be not only a es long, all stainless steel, including the integral grips. It bargain, but also a surprisingly good shooter. was not a “Perersoli,” but a Pedersoli…a modern Italian On my most recent trip to Raton, I of course stopped copy of the very rare and elusive Remington Rider sin- by the gift shop to see if there were any treasures to be gle-shot derringer of early 1860s vintage. The original 76 Blue Press 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:26 PM Page 77

was produced as a “parlor pistol,” firing a .17 caliber return the breechblock to its closed position. When you lead ball powered by only a percussion cap. Apparently, pull the trigger, the cap goes off, and drives the lead the idle rich of that period would amuse themselves on a ball out of the barrel…it says here. Please note that this rainy day by shooting at small targets indoors, in the par- is done outdoors, unless of course there’s no one at lor, as it were. Not that there’s anything wrong with home who cares. In this case, I was on our back patio that…I’d do it myself, were it not for the presence of my when I pulled the trigger. There was a “Bang,” about as saner half. Anyway, I recalled that Dixie Gun Works was loud as a cap pistol. There was no corresponding hole cataloging this modern replica at a bit over two hundred in the large cardboard box, about 10 feet away that I’d bucks, so $25 was “a bargain.” I bought it. set up as a target. As it turned out, buying it was not simply a matter of I cocked back the hammer, removed the breech- handing over the cash. Because the gift shop had mis- block and peered down the barrel. Sure enough, there takenly cataloged it as a .22, it had been recorded in was the lead ball. Drat! their FFL book as a cartridge pistol. So, I had to go I pushed the stuck ball out with a 4-inch scaffolding through some extra federal paperwork. Oh, well. nail, which is an ideal tool for the task. Then I tried There were no .177 caliber lead balls available at the process again with another ball. Same results. I the gift shop, so I had to wait until I got home to order dusted the balls with graphite powder and tried again. said items from Dixie Gun Works. I also ordered a very Still no luck. I dug through my collection of various nice walnut fitted pistol case, complete with a brass types of projectiles and came up with a selection of capbox with a repro antique “Eley’s Double Waterproof well-aged Daisy and Crosman .177 lead pellets. All Central Fire Percussion Caps” label. miked out at or a bit over .177” and would not pass Preparing the Pedersoli derringer to fire is an inter- through the bore. Then it occurred to me that perhaps esting drill. You bring the hammer back to full cock. a couple or three little Hodgdon Trail Boss “Cheerios” You then remove the breechblock by lifting what looks placed behind the lead ball might do the trick. like a tiny bolt handle, and pulling the unit backwards. Remembering past trips to the ER, I decided against Place a #11 percussion cap on the nipple, and then that idea. I may have to find a quantity of #1 or #2 place a .177 caliber lead ball (not a 8/7/20 steel 2:58BB) PM on Page the 1 lead shot, which should be the right size to fit through recessed area at the front of the breechblock, and the bore. Stay tuned.
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Reloading lymanManuals 50th Edition Reloading handbook – Featuring More Loads, the Newest Components, Most Manufacturers, and More Load Data than Ever! P78-10330 $29.99 The lyman long Range Precision Rifle Reloading handbook P78-10207 $16.99 Complete lyman’s Pistol and Reloading Revolver Reloading handbook (Third Manual for… gun-guides: The Complete guide Edition) – The Pretty much anything you’re likely to be load- Ruger .22 Pistols P78-40035 $11.99 World’s Leading ing! That’s right, all the data published by the Ruger 10/22 Rifle P78-40036 11.99 Handgun Reloading various bullet and powder manufacturers for Ruger Mini-14 P78-40037 11.99 Manual. YOUR favorite cartridge. Loading .223 & .22-250 P78-11762 11.99 P78-18967 $21.99 .32 H&R Magnum P78-15361 $9.99 Loading 9mm & .45 ACP P78-55557 11.99 .380 ACP P78-15362 9.99 gun-guides: Dis-/Reassembly Only 9mm P78-15363 9.99 1911 Pistols P78-40045 $6.99 .38 ACP P78-15365 9.99 AK-47 P78-40038 6.99 lyman’s AR .38 Special P78-15364 9.99 Browning Buckmark P78-40039 6.99 Reloading .357 Magnum P78-15366 9.99 Colt AR-15 P78-40040 6.99 handbook – 10mm/.40 S&W P78-15367 9.99 GLOCK Gen 1-5 P78-40041 6.99 Featuring loads for .44 Special P78-15368 9.99 Hi-Point Pistols P78-55558 6.99 your AR chambered .44 Magnum P78-15369 9.99 M1 Carbine P78-40042 6.99 in popular .45 ACP P78-15370 9.99 M1 Garand P78-40043 6.99 cartridges from the .45 Colt P78-15371 9.99 Mauser Rifles P78-40044 6.99 .204 Ruger to the .223 P78-15349 9.99 Mosin-Nagant Rifles P78-40046 6.99 .50 Beowulf. .22-250 P78-15348 9.99 Mossberg 500 P78-40047 6.99 P78-10976 $12.99 .243 P78-15350 9.99 Remington 870 P78-40048 6.99 6.5 Creedmoor P78-10829 9.99 Remington 1100 P78-40049 6.99 .270 P78-15351 9.99 lyman Shotshell Ruger Mk III Pistols P78-40050 6.99 7mm-08 P78-15352 9.99 Reloading Ruger Mk IV P78-55560 6.99 7mm Rem. Mag. P78-15353 9.99 handbook, Ruger S.A. Revolvers P78-40051 6.99 7.62 x 39 P78-15359 9.99 5th Edition – The SKS Rifles P78-40052 6.99 .30 M1 P78-15354 9.99 Number One SIG P365 P78-40098 6.99 .30-30 P78-15355 9.99 Shotshell Loading S&W M&P/Shield P78-43230 6.99 .300 AAC BLK P78-10830 9.99 Manual. S&W M&P 15-22 P78-55559 6.99 .308 P78-15356 9.99 P78-12846 $25.99 S&W Victory Model P78-55561 6.99 .30-06 P78-15357 9.99 1903 Springfield P78-40061 6.99 .300 Win. Mag. P78-15358 9.99 Springfield XD/XDM P78-40053 6.99 .45-70 P78-15360 9.99 Winchester 1300 P78-40054 6.99 80 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:26 PM Page 81

Individual First Aid Kits ^ 101 Classic Firearms From The Tactical Medic Wise Company’s “Grabise Company’s & Go” 18 WiseEmergency Food Kits WFavorites 72-Hour Kit includes six entrées and three breakfast meals, each individually packaged for a total of 18 servings (2 servings per pouch). Entrées $49.99 include meat. Packages included P78-27069 have a shelf life of 7 years com- pared to those in our buckets with a shelf life of 25 years. Great for hunting, camping and hiking! Simple to prepare, just add boiling water directly into pouch. ise Company’s 60 Serving gourmet WFreeze Dried Meat “grab & go” obody likes to think about it, but should a serious hunting/shoot- Food Kit includes 60 servings of assorted Ning accident occur, chances are the drugstore “first aid kit” you gourmet-seasoned freeze dried meat and a have stashed under the seat of your truck won’t do much good. That’s 20-serving bonus of long-term emergency why we’re offering individual first aid kits from The Tactical Medic. rice, for a total of 80 servings. Product within $129.99 The Econo-IFAK contains a 4” Emergency Bandage, a TK-4 Combat this Bucket is: Roasted Chicken (12 servings), P78-15299 Tourniquet, 1 Package of Rolled Gauze, 1 Roll of Medic’s Tape and 1 Teriyaki Style Chicken (8 servings), Cheesy Pair of Nitrile Gloves. The Micro Kit #2 contains a 4” Pressure Band- Beef (8 servings), Southwest Style Chicken age, 1 Package of Quick Clot Gauze, a TK-4 Combat Tourniquet, 1 (12 servings), Savory Roasted Ground Beef (12 servings), Stroganoff Roll of Medic’s Tape and 1 Pair of Nitrile Gloves. Style Beef (8 servings), and Long-Term Instant Rice (20 servings). Econo-IFAK (at right in photo) P78-43379 $19.99 Micro Kit #2 (at left in photo) P78-43378 39.99 ise Company’s 120 Serving WFreeze Dried Vegetable “grab •WIPE Towels were specially designed for & go” Food Kit includes 120 servings Dimmediate clean up of most contaminants of vegetables. Product within this Buck- without water. The soft 5.5”x 8” towels are saturated et is: Corn (32 servings), Peas (24 serv- with a unique cleansing formula and aloe vera, and ings), Broccoli (32 servings), and Green will remove heavy metals from skin and other Beans (32 servings). surfaces. 40 Soft Towels P78-19916 $4.99 $134.99 P78-15302

ise Company’s 60 Serving gourmet riginal D•LEAD Hand Soap quickly cleans heavy WEntrée only “grab and go” Food Ometals as well as paint dust and firing range Kit includes two servings per day (entrées residue from the skin and fingernails. Removes lead, only) for one adult for one month or four nickel, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, silver, zinc and adults for one week. Product within this most other heavy metals. Bucket is: Savory Stroganoff (8 servings), 8 Oz. Bottle P78-19915 $2.99 Chili Macaroni (8 servings), Pasta Alfredo (8 $119.99 servings), Creamy Pasta and Vegetable Rotini P78-15297 (8 servings), Cheesy Lasagna (4 servings), Teriyaki and Rice (8 servings), Creamy Ala King and Rice (8 servings), and Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (8 servings). Dillon-Video Favorites ise Company’s 120 Serving WBreakfast only “grab & go” Food Kit includes 120 servings of breakfast assortment (no entrées). Product within this Bucket is: Apple Cinnamon Cereal (40 Servings), Crunchy Granola (40 Servings), and Brown Sugar and Maple Multi-Grain $199.00 (40 Servings). P78-15303 “The Memphis Belle”/“The Fight for the Sky” Two-DVD Set P78-18320 $24.99 “P51 Mustang”/“Corsair” ise Company’s 120 Serving Two-DVD Set P78-18321 $24.99 WFreeze Dried Fruit and Snack “grab & go” Food Kit includes 120 servings of fruit and snack assortment. Product within this Bucket Traveler’s…to the Firearm laws Guide of the Fifty States – The is: Bananas (32 servings), Strawberries myriad of firearm laws facing the gun owner of (16 servings), Peaches (16 servings), the early 21st Century can be intimidating when and Apples (40 servings). traveling. $159.99 P78-30201 $14.99 P78-15300

^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 81 ! Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:26 PM Page 82

TRUST YOURSELF. TRUST YOUR TOOLS. BE READY FOR EVERYTHING.

rom clearing brush to making kindling, the Camp 10 is the ideal Foutdoor and survival tool. Cut, slash, hack, split, scrape – just about any task you ask of it, the Camp 10 can handle. The full-tang Camp 10 is made of carbon tool steel for toughness and wear resist- ance. A basic black powdercoat protects the steel and makes mainte- nance easier. You’ll like the secure, contoured grip of the Camp 10, too. The handle has a built-in hand guard and is drilled in both front and rear so you can attach a lanyard either place – or both – for car- rying versatility. Blade length: 10” Overall Length 16” Weight, with Sheath 1 lb. 8 oz. P78-55012 $80.99

ey chains just got even handier with the Knew Kershaw PT-2 key chain tool. It offers eight handy functions in a very compact space. The PT-2 (Pry Tool-2) comes in at less than an ounce as well and offers a bottle opener and cap lifter, a pry bar, two screwdriver tips, a wire scraper, and three sizes of hex drives. Overall Length 3.25” Weight 0.8 oz. P78-55013 $11.99

his “XL” Kershaw-Emerson now comes with D2 blade steel. D2, a ershaw Volt II opens one-handed and with an authoritative Thigh-carbon, high-chromium tool steel, is a knifemaker favorite K“twack” thanks to Kershaw’s SpeedSafe® assisted opening sys- and offers good edge retention and hardness, as well as being more tem. A simple pull back on the flipper and the Volt II opens smoothly corrosion resistant than other high-carbon steels. and easily. Blade length: 3.9” Closed: 5” Open: 9” Blade length: 3.25” Closed: 3.9” Open: 7.1” P78-11689 $74.99 P78-66698 $55.99 The Original GLOCK® Field Knife

ield Knife, GLOCK, with Fscabbard, 1 ea. P78-15483 $35.99 82 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:26 PM Page 83 October 2020.qxp_Layout 1 8/20/20 1:27 PM Page 84

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