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December 2014 theBlueBlue PressPress$2.95 U.S./$3.95 Canada Which Dillon is Right INTRODUCING: for Dillon’s YOU? Rapid Page 6 Trim 1500 Case Trimmer DP Page 23 Dillon’sDillon’s RFRF 100100 3 AutomaticAutomatic PrimerPrimer FillerFiller Eliminates the need illon’s RF 100 Automatic Primer DFiller eliminates the task of fill- for primer pick-up tubes! ing primer pick up tubes. Now you simply pour your primers from their Fills the primer tube box into the top, press the blue but- ton and watch it run! while you reload! In about two minutes the primers are inside the protective metal hous- Clear polycarbonate shield ing. That’s about 30 rounds you can load while the RF 100 is doing your and protective housing work for you! The RF 100 is available for either large or small primers, and conver- sion kits are available at one low price of $47.95 each. Lg. Primer Filler K96-97077 $317.95 Sm. Primer Filler K96-97111 317.95 Lg. (Euro. 220v) K96-97112 327.95 Sm. (Euro. 220v) K96-97113 327.95 Sm. Conversion K96-17903 47.95 Lg. Conversion K96-17902 47.95 Nylon Packcloth Dust Cover K96-11143 14.95 4 What’s Inside: We READ Our Mail! t’s rare that I e-mail anyone about the service I get. But SIG Scores Imost recently I got around to setting up my reloading equipment. I moved to Nevada a few years ago and have a Ten (+1) been very busy with life. So when I took my three Dillon Page 10 presses out of the boxes they came in and mounted them to the bench, I noticed how they needed some clean up and a few small parts replaced. Now, mind you they are close to 24 years old, so I didn’t mind spending a little money on them as I have gotten my money’s worth out of them over the years. It took a little time to reset and check The Walther PPX the powder settings and all other functions, then to my Page 36 surprise I noticed a “broken part.” Now that’s not bad, but the replacement part was not made or supplied any more by your company. I received a email back a day later say- ing that your company was sending me at NO CHARGE the update platform and pieces I need to complete my XL-650. Well, yesterday I went out and started cranking out some ammo. It and my Square Deal work awesome. Ruger’s Thanks for being a great company! Your customer for life, Mini-14 Douglas Frost – [email protected] ecently, I was hit by a reloading “crunch,” where I Tactical Rifle Rwanted to get out a bunch of .303 rifle ammo right in the middle of a long run of .40 S&W on my Dillon Page 62 XL650. I’ve done it before, but since I don’t normally reload in a big hurry, it’s always amazing to me how much ammunition I can crank out on the 650 when I want to. I was finished with a few thousand rounds of .40 Product Index in short order, and then quickly had the rifle rounds Dillon Precision Products Reloading Machines: knocked out. I always feel good about my decision to buy BL 550, Pg. 13; Square Deal B, Pg. 8; RL 550B, Pg. 14; the Dillon 650. XL 650, Pg. 20; SUPER 1050, Pg. 30; SL 900 Shotshell Loader, John Avelis, Jr. – White Heath, IL Pg. 38; and “Big Fifty Reloader, ” Pg. 50 any thanks for the factual RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 3 account of the battle of Alcatraz. Vibratory Case Cleaners 18 M Case/Media Separators 18 Coincidentally, New York just released Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 34-35 evidence items from Attica 71. The Redding Reloading Dies 52 cover model [Stephanie] is one of the Dillon Reloading Scales 86 best ever. Reloading Components 42-43 Ed Dugan – 2024915200@mes- Books & Videos 82-83 saging.sprintpcs.com Ear & Eye Protection 12 ark, is Stephanie able to handle Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 64 Mthe recoil on that Benelli shotgun? Research has Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 proven that scantily clad, well-defined models sell prod- Concealed Carry Tote/“Plan B” Day Planner 47 ucts such as clothing, alcohol, fragrances, even autos. Is it Range Bag/Border Shift Ammo Bag/Pistol Cases 32 true for weapons? I guess the subliminal message if you’re Targets and Target Stands 54 a male and use a weapon is that beautiful women such as Firearms Maintenance 66-67 Stephanie will beat a path to your door. Tools 53 Jim Irish – [email protected] Shooting Accessories by Manufacturer: [sound of crickets chirping in the editor’s office] Arredondo Accessories 33, 39, 59 Blade-Tech Industries Holsters, etc. 28 California Competition Works 37, 40, 56, 57 THE CED Chronograph/Timer 85 BLUE PRESS Check-Mate Magazines 69, 70 Chip McCormick Magazines 68 Michael J. Dillon - Publisher Issue #270 C-More Sights 76 Mark G. Pixler - Editor December Comp-Tac Holsters 29 [email protected] 2014 Dewey Cleaning Supplies 67 Gary Kieft - Technical Editor Hogue Handgun Grips 60 International Handgun Leather 27 Contributors: Lone Wolf Distributors 58 Peter Caroline Robin Taylor Copyright 2014 by MagPul AR-15 Magazines/Accessories 72-73 Brian Dillon, Ph.D. Duane Thomas Dillon Precision Mec-Gar Pistol Magazines 70 John Marshall Barrett Tillman Products, Inc. Mernickle Holsters 22 All the electrical and/or electronic components of Dillon ProMag Rifle Magazines 70 equipment and all Dillon textiles are covered by a one-year Safariland Holsters 29, 57 warranty from date of purchase. Any modifications performed Streamlight Tactical Lights 60 to Dillon machines, or the addition of any unapproved The Wilderness Tactical Products 26, 27 equipment, including automated or mechanical add-ons from Wilson Combat Magazines, Parts 68 other manufacturers, is expressly not recommended and Wise Company Gourmet Freeze Dried Food 83 will void the Dillon warranty. 5 6 Which Dillon is Right for YOU? Page 8 Page 14 Page 20 Page 30 SQUARE DEAL B RL 550B XL 650 SUPER 1050 Our automatic-indexing The most versatile reloader Truly the state of the art, Our commercial-grade progressive reloader available, capable of load- our XL 650 features auto- reloader includes a swager designed to load moderate ing over 160 calibers. An matic indexing, an optional to remove the crimp from quantities of common automatic casefeeder is automatic casefeeder and military primer pockets, handgun calibers from .32 available for handgun a separate station for an and is capable of reloading S&W to .45 Colt. It comes calibers. Manual indexing optional powder-level all the common handgun to you from the factory set and an optional magnum sensor. Available in all calibers and several up to load one caliber. powder bar allow you to popular pistol and rifle popular rifle calibers. load magnum rifle calibers. calibers. Dillon Progressive Loading Machines: Facts & Figures SQUARE DEAL B RL 550B XL 650 SUPER 1050 COST Base price $379.95 $439.95 $566.95 $1719.95 Caliber Conversion price range $85.95-95.95 $45.95-55.95 $77.95-87.95 $121.95-201.95 RATE Cyclic rate (Rounds per hour) 400 550 1000** 1200 One hour production rate 350 500 800** 1000 Caliber change time 10 min 5 min 10 min 20 min FEATURES Number of stations 4 4 5 8 Auto index yes no yes yes Auto Casefeeder no optional optional standard Uses standard (7/8” x 14) dies no yes yes yes Powdercheck System no no optional optional Primer Early Warning System standard standard standard standard Failsafe Powder System standard standard standard standard Separate Crimp Station yes yes yes yes SPECIFICATIONS Primer magazine capacity 100 100 100 100 Casefeed capacity (.38/.223) N/A N/A 600/500 600/500 Powder measure capacity 3/4 lb 3/4 lb 3/4 lb 3/4 lb Shipping weight 17 lbs. 25 lbs. 36 lbs.* 66 lbs. Height required above bench*** 34 in. 35 in. 44 in. 43 in. Benchtop overhang required*** 1-3/4 in. 3/4 in. 3/4 in. None CALIBERS Pistol .32 S&W - .45 Colt All common All common All common Rifle N/A All common All common .223 - .30-06 *XL 650 weighs 47 lbs. with optional Casefeeder. **With optional Casefeeder. ***Without optional Strong Mount. 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector • Protection Rating NRR 21 • External battery compartment • Auto shut off extends battery life • Extra-deep, replaceable ear pads • Separate volume controls for each ear • TRUE stereophonic sound • Collapsible for ease of storage • One-year warranty on electronics illon’s HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector Damplifies weak sounds while at the same time blocking out loud, harmful noise. Dur- ing loud noises, the HP1 maintains a com- fortable level of sound transmission – HP1 Hearing Protectors are designed to never completely shut off. The Dillon HP2 Folding Hearing Protector is comfortable to wear for extended periods and folds for easy storage when not in use. HP2 Dillon Hearing Protectors Non-Electronic HP1 (NRR 21) Electronic Hearing Protector, Blue Hearing Protector K96-10157 $135.00 HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector, Black K96-10156 135.00 HP2 (NRR 21) Non-Electronic Hearing Protector, Blue K96-10361 19.95 Hearing HP2 Hearing Protector, Black K96-10360 19.95 Protector HP1/HP2 Replacement Ear Cushions K96-19022 10.00 Belt Clip Hearing Protector Belt Clip K96-13020 3.29 8 SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ STANDARD FEATURES: • Automatic Indexing • Available in 18 Handgun Calibers • Loading Rate: 400-500 Rds./Hr.