May 2015 theBlueBlue PressPress$2.95 U.S./$3.95 Canada KendaKenda Lenseigne:Lenseigne: IronyIrony inin MotionMotion WhichWhich PagePage 4848 DillonDillon isis RightRight forfor YOU?YOU? DP PagePage 66 2 Dillon’sDillon’s RFRF 100100 3 AutomaticAutomatic PrimerPrimer FillerFiller Eliminates the need illon’s RF 100 Automatic Primer DFiller eliminates the task of fill- for primer pick-up tubes! ing primer pick up tubes. Now you simply pour your primers from their Fills the primer tube box into the top, press the blue but- ton and watch it run! while you reload! In about two minutes the primers are inside the protective metal hous- Clear polycarbonate shield ing. That’s about 30 rounds you can load while the RF 100 is doing your and protective housing work for you! The RF 100 is available for either large or small primers, and conver- sion kits are available at one low price of $47.95 each. Lg. Primer Filler L13-97077 $317.95 Sm. Primer Filler L13-97111 317.95 Lg. (Euro. 220v) L13-97112 327.95 Sm. (Euro. 220v) L13-97113 327.95 Sm. Conversion L13-17903 47.95 Lg. Conversion L13-17902 47.95 Nylon Packcloth Dust Cover L13-11143 14.95 4 What’s Inside: We READ Our Mail! just wanted to take the time to write you to let you SHOT Iknow how impressed I am with your press. First, let me say that I purchased a [competitor’s] press a while back Show and have had nothing but problems. These are not huge problems, but a problem is a problem is a problem. Huh, 2015 it is at the factory as I write this letter. Honestly, I have spent a bunch of money on that press: dies, shellplates Page 10 and other items and I am over it. I was so frustrated I decided to break down and get a Dillon. Over the years of reloading I have always used single- Ken stage presses. Here lately, I have been needing to upgrade to a progressive. I have always been told, “Get a Dillon, Hackathorn’s spend the money, you won’t regret it.” Well, you work with what you have, money wise and you buy what you “Wizard Drill” can afford. Bunk! Page 62 After the headaches, downtime and sheer frustration, the additional cost for a Dillon is chicken feed. I am an old welder/fabricator/machinist and I know QUALITY when I see it. The 550B is “Top Notch.” The parts all fit Show & Tell together great. It is a “tight” machine and very, very smooth. The handle and linkage are tight and fit together With the well. Overall, I am very impressed with the machine. I just like everything about it. Let me say this in closing: I Buffalo Gun am SOLD on Dillon products. You have a customer and Page 78 supporter forever. Michael W. Trentham – Clinton, TN Thanks, Michael! It’s always great to hear positive feed- back from happy customers. Product Index n November 2014 my base crank assembly broke while Dillon Precision Products Reloading Machines: Ireloading. I can’t tell you how many rounds I’ve put BL 550, Pg. 13; Square Deal B, Pg. 8; RL 550B, Pg. 14; through this press, but it’s a lot. After calling into Dillon XL 650, Pg. 20; SUPER 1050, Pg. 30; SL 900 Shotshell Loader, and telling what had happened, in two days I received a Pg. 38; and “Big Fifty Reloader, ” Pg. 50 replacement part. No questions, no charge, just here it RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 3 was. Having grown up in the 50s and 60s, your customer Vibratory Case Cleaners 18 service reminded me of those wonderful years. Thanks, Case/Media Separators 18 Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 34-35 Dillon! I’ll keep spreading the word about how the Amer- Redding Reloading Dies 52 ican way is still alive and well. Keep up the great work. Dillon Reloading Scales 86 Thomas L. Pruett III, US Army (Ret.) – Kamiah, ID Reloading Components 42-43 Thomas, the customer’s right to service was one of the Books & Videos 82-83 fundamental “rights” Mike Dillon wrote into his original Ear & Eye Protection 7, 12 business model for Dillon Precision. I believe it’s the one Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 64 that separates us from the rest of the pack. Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 he Wyatt Earp article in the January 2015 edition was Concealed Carry Tote/“Plan B” Day Planner 26 Tvery interesting and extremely well written – one of Range Bag/Border Shift Ammo Bag/Pistol Cases 32 the main reasons why I like your magazine so much. Targets and Target Stands 54 Fred Dickmeyer – Tampa, FL Firearms Maintenance 66-67 Fred, one of the major perks of my position as editor is Tools 53 getting to read Brian’s articles before anyone else. I guess Shooting Accessories by Manufacturer: I’m selfish that way! Arredondo Accessories 33, 39, 59 Blade-Tech Industries Holsters, etc. 28 California Competition Works 40, 56, 57 THE CED Chronograph/Timer 85 BLUE PRESS Check-Mate Magazines 69, 70 Chip McCormick Magazines 68 Michael J. Dillon - Publisher Issue #275 C-More Sights 76 Mark G. Pixler - Editor May Comp-Tac Holsters 29 [email protected] 2015 Dewey Cleaning Supplies 67 Gary Kieft - Technical Editor Hogue Handgun Grips 60 International Handgun Leather 27 Contributors: Lone Wolf Distributors 58 Peter Caroline Robin Taylor Copyright 2015 by MagPul AR-15 Magazines/Accessories 72-73 Brian Dillon, Ph.D. Duane Thomas Dillon Precision Mec-Gar Pistol Magazines 70 John Marshall Barrett Tillman Products, Inc. Mernickle Holsters 26 All the electrical and/or electronic components of Dillon ProMag Rifle Magazines 70 equipment and all Dillon textiles are covered by a one-year Safariland Holsters 29, 57 warranty from date of purchase. Any modifications performed Streamlight Tactical Lights 47 to Dillon machines, or the addition of any unapproved The Wilderness Tactical Products 27 equipment, including automated or mechanical add-ons from Wilson Combat Magazines, Parts 68 other manufacturers, is expressly not recommended and Wise Company Gourmet Freeze Dried Food 84 will void the Dillon warranty. 5 6 Which Dillon is Right for YOU? Page 8 Page 14 Page 20 Page 30 SQUARE DEAL B RL 550B XL 650 SUPER 1050 Our automatic-indexing The most versatile reloader Truly the state of the art, Our 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 $384.95 $439.95 $566.95 $1739.95 Caliber Conversion price range $86.95-96.95 $45.95-55.95 $77.95-87.95 $122.95-202.95 RATE Cyclic rate (Rounds per hour) 400 550 1000** 1200 One hour production rate 350 500 800** 1000 Caliber change time 10 min 5 min 10 min 20 min FEATURES Number of stations 4 4 5 8 Auto index yes no yes yes Auto Casefeeder no optional optional standard Uses standard (7/8” x 14) dies no yes yes yes Powdercheck System no no optional optional Primer Early Warning System standard standard standard standard Failsafe Powder System standard standard standard standard Separate Crimp Station yes yes yes yes SPECIFICATIONS Primer magazine capacity 100 100 100 100 Casefeed capacity (.38/.223) N/A N/A 600/500 600/500 Powder measure capacity 3/4 lb 3/4 lb 3/4 lb 3/4 lb Shipping weight 17 lbs. 25 lbs. 36 lbs.* 66 lbs. Height required above bench*** 34 in. 35 in. 44 in. 43 in. Benchtop overhang required*** 1-3/4 in. 3/4 in. 3/4 in. None CALIBERS Pistol .32 S&W - .45 Colt All common All common All common Rifle N/A All common All common .223 - .30-06 *XL 650 weighs 47 lbs. with optional Casefeeder. **With optional Casefeeder. ***Without optional Strong Mount. 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector • Protection Rating NRR 21 • External battery compartment • Auto shut off extends battery life • Extra-deep, replaceable ear pads • Separate volume controls for each ear • TRUE stereophonic sound • Collapsible for ease of storage • One-year warranty on electronics illon’s HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector Damplifies weak sounds while at the same time blocking out loud, harmful noise. Dur- ing loud noises, the HP1 maintains a com- fortable level of sound transmission – HP1 Hearing Protectors are designed to never completely shut off. The Dillon HP2 Folding Hearing Protector is comfortable to wear for extended periods and folds for easy storage when not in use. HP2 Dillon Hearing Protectors Non-Electronic HP1 (NRR 21) Electronic Hearing Protector, Blue Hearing Protector L13-10157 $135.00 HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector, Black L13-10156 135.00 HP2 (NRR 21) Non-Electronic Hearing Protector, Blue L13-10361 19.95 Hearing HP2 Hearing Protector, Black L13-10360 19.95 Protector HP1/HP2 Replacement Ear Cushions L13-19022 10.00 Belt Clip Hearing Protector Belt Clip L13-13020 3.29 8 SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ STANDARD FEATURES: • Automatic Indexing • Available in 18 Handgun Calibers • Loading Rate: 400-500 Rds./Hr.