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November 2014 theBlueBlue PressPress$2.95 U.S./$3.95 Canada INTRODUCING: Dillon’s Which Rapid Dillon Trim is 1500 Right Case for Trimmer YOU? Page 23 Page 6 DP Dillon’sDillon’s RFRF 100100 3 AutomaticAutomatic PrimerPrimer FillerFiller Eliminates the need illon’s RF 100 Automatic Primer DFiller eliminates the task of fill- for primer pick-up tubes! ing primer pick up tubes. Now you simply pour your primers from their Fills the primer tube box into the top, press the blue but- ton and watch it run! while you reload! In about two minutes the primers are inside the protective metal hous- Clear polycarbonate shield ing. That’s about 30 rounds you can load while the RF 100 is doing your and protective housing work for you! The RF 100 is available for either large or small primers, and conver- sion kits are available at one low price of $47.95 each. Lg. Primer Filler K95-97077 $317.95 Sm. Primer Filler K95-97111 317.95 Lg. (Euro. 220v) K95-97112 327.95 Sm. (Euro. 220v) K95-97113 327.95 Sm. Conversion K95-17903 47.95 Lg. Conversion K95-17902 47.95 Nylon Packcloth Dust Cover K95-11143 14.95 4 What’s Inside: We READ Our Mail! don’t make it a habit of writing to magazine/catalog A Simple Ipublishers, and even though my computer – with its word processor – recently passed on to The Great Solution Beyond, I’m entertaining this undertaking with some Page 10 nervousness. In a recent magazine article, Massad Ayoob commented that Mike Dillon had a habit of selling only the finest products out there. After ordering from your cat- alog for not too many years, I’ve been most impressed as well as satisfied with every item I’ve purchased from you, especially the latest ones: Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen Let’s Quit Smoking holsters. Top quality without paying an arm and a leg! And I’ll bet you thought I wanted your catalog/magazine (and get the lead out solely for its cover. Don Mitchell – Selma, AL while we’re at it) want to recognize the outstanding customer support Page 36 Irendered to me recently by your support team, especial- ly Eric Harvey. My RF 100 Primer Filler began to jam primers into the feed ramp, causing primers to stop falling into the primer tube, or – worse yet – flip upside down, Jordon Castro – resulting in my Super 1050 loading a round with an upside down primer. Most frustrating! Eric was able to A New Face diagnose the problem and proceeded to send me a com- plete RF 100 update kit at no cost. The directions for in a New Game modifying my venerable electric primer filler were clear Page 48 and easy to follow. After a follow up telephone call with Eric, for a minor shim adjustment to the stabilizer plate, I’m back in business with a tool working better than it ever has. Thanks for products that lead the industry in Product Index accuracy, reliability and customer support. Dillon Precision Products Reloading Machines: Ralph Talbot – San Antonio, TX BL 550, Pg. 13; Square Deal B, Pg. 8; RL 550B, Pg. 14; Thanks for the feedback, Ralph. We recognize that unless XL 650, Pg. 20; SUPER 1050, Pg. 30; SL 900 Shotshell Loader, we provide good customer support, sooner or later we’ll Pg. 38; and “Big Fifty Reloader, ” Pg. 50 run out of customers! RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 3 ere is another appeal for you to re-publish your arti- Vibratory Case Cleaners 18 cles under separate cover. I’m sitting at my desk, cut- Case/Media Separators 18 H Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 34-35 ting back issues of The Blue Press to get the reviews, John Redding Reloading Dies 52 Marshall’s articles, Brian Dillon’s articles and other inter- Dillon Reloading Scales 86 esting articles. It saves room on my terminally crowded Reloading Components 42-43 bookshelves, but I would cheerfully find a way to make Books & Videos 82-83 room for a bound collection of Blue Press articles and Ear & Eye Protection 11-12, 33 tech reviews! Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 64 Enid Lynch –Hatton, ND Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 Enid, we’re taking baby steps in that direction with the Concealed Carry Tote/“Plan B” Day Planner 47 publication of John Marshall’s book, 101 Classic Firearms. Range Bag/Border Shift Ammo Bag/Pistol Cases 32 I’d love to do a compilation of Brian’s articles about his Targets and Target Stands 54 grandfather, Peter Caroline’s memoirs and a collection of Firearms Maintenance 66-67 Duane Thomas’ shooting tips, but the guy who signs the Tools 53 check for the printing bill needs to know they’ll sell! Let’s Shooting Accessories by Manufacturer: see how Blue Press readers respond to John’s book. 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 #269 C-More Sights 76 Mark G. Pixler - Editor November 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 K95-10157 $135.00 HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector, Black K95-10156 135.00 HP2 (NRR 21) Non-Electronic Hearing Protector, Blue K95-10361 19.95 Hearing HP2 Hearing Protector, Black K95-10360 19.95 Protector HP1/HP2 Replacement Ear Cushions K95-19022 10.00 Belt Clip Hearing Protector Belt Clip K95-13020 3.29 8 SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ STANDARD FEATURES: • Automatic Indexing • Available in 18 Handgun Calibers • Loading Rate: 400-500 Rds./Hr.