June 2014 theBlueBlue PressPress$2.95 U.S./$3.95 Canada Which Dillon Just In, Special is Purchases, Right Bargains and for Close Outs YOU? Page 81 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 K80-97077 $317.95 Sm. Primer Filler K80-97111 317.95 Lg. (Euro. 220v) K80-97112 327.95 Sm. (Euro. 220v) K80-97113 327.95 Sm. Conversion K80-17903 47.95 Lg. Conversion K80-17902 47.95 Nylon Packcloth Dust Cover K80-11143 14.95 4 What’s Inside: We READ Our Mail! wish to thank all of the people at Dillon for the help I .44 Extra Ihave received – from the technical support people to the people shipping out the parts. You folks are unbeliev- Special able! In today’s world, it’s hard to find a group of people Page 10 who stand so solidly behind their products. I had some bad luck with my Square Deal “B” and broke a couple of parts. I called and talked to one of the tech support peo- ple, who diagnosed the problem, told me what to do, and had a lot of good information for me. I had a new part shipped to me at no charge in less than a week. That “No Ballistic Shields: B.S.” guarantee is better than money in the bank! I would The Ultimate Defensive not hesitate to recommend your products to anyone. Keep up the great work and thanks for your great products. Accessory Lee Kirkeby – Dell Rapids, SD Page 78 confess to not having recognized Dillon’s Blue Press Iqualifying as a historical novel. However, after reading Brian Dillon’s historical rendition of the Boer War, I am totally converted. What a wonderful narrative, an excel- The FAS Speed lent history lesson, and an exciting read to the very end! Kudos, gentlemen, for making an excellent publication Shooting even better. Greg Smith – North Webster, IN Course he photo on page 62 of the May 2014 Blue Press Page 62 Tshowing the Boer guerrillas usually identifies the per- son in the front row right as a young woman. Peter Caloger e: “Why the Hogleg, George?” (April 2014 issue) My Product Index Rgrandfather and his son Bill were on the Border with Dillon Precision Products Reloading Machines: Georgie prior to WWI. The family always called him BL 550, Pg. 13; Square Deal B, Pg. 8; RL 550B, Pg. 14; Georgie because Uncle Bill served with him later at Fort XL 650, Pg. 20; SUPER 1050, Pg. 30; SL 900 Shotshell Loader, Riley in the cavalry back in the 1930s, running out into Pg. 38; and “Big Fifty Reloader, ” Pg. 50 the prairie on horseback, trying to shoot jackrabbits with RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 3 issue 1911s and other strange adventures. I’m 90, carried Vibratory Case Cleaners 18 a TSMG in WWII, and was top shot in the 117th after the Case/Media Separators 18 War. DON’T STOP SENDING THE BLUE PRESS! Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 34-35 Henry Niese – Glenelg, MD Redding Reloading Dies 52 always enjoy the articles in The Blue Press: The infor- Dillon Reloading Scales 86 mation in “2014 SHOT Show” was most informative Reloading Components 42-43 I Books & Videos 82-83 and the article “Allie Barrett: Rising Star in a Rising Sport” Ear & Eye Protection 7, 33 was excellent! Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 36 R.H. Allred – Hinton, OK Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 ust a quick note about “Millisecond Molly” Smith Concealed Carry Tote/“Plan B” Day Planner 47 J(March 2014 issue) I already sent Robin an e-mail, Range Bag/Border Shift Ammo Bag/Pistol Cases 32 thanking him, but you deserve credit as well for continu- Targets and Target Stands 54 ing to include some wonderful, entertaining, and inform- Firearms Maintenance 66-67 ative articles and stories in your Blue Press publication – Tools 53 thanks very much! Shooting Accessories by Manufacturer: C. Marc Rocque – [email protected] Arredondo Accessories 33, 39, 59 Blade-Tech Industries Holsters, etc. 28 California Competition Works 40, 56 THE CED Chronograph/Timer 85 BLUE PRESS Check-Mate Magazines 69, 70 Chip McCormick Magazines 68 Michael J. Dillon - Publisher Issue #264 C-More Sights 76 Mark G. Pixler - Editor June Comp-Tac Holsters 28 [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 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 $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 K80-10157 $135.00 HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector, Black K80-10156 135.00 HP2 (NRR 21) Non-Electronic Hearing Protector, Blue K80-10361 19.95 Hearing HP2 Hearing Protector, Black K80-10360 19.95 Protector HP1/HP2 Replacement Ear Cushions K80-19022 10.00 Belt Clip Hearing Protector Belt Clip K80-13020 3.29 8 SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ STANDARD FEATURES: • Automatic Indexing • Available in 18 Handgun Calibers • Loading Rate: 400-500 Rds./Hr. • Comes With One Caliber Conversion • Automatic Powder Measure SDB DVD • Automatic Primer System Instruction Manual • Comes Complete With Dies K80-19482 $19.95 • Factory Adjusted, Ready-to-Use • Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty All for ONLY..