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Conversion N01-17903 47.95 Lg. Conversion N01-17902 47.95 Nylon Packcloth Dust Cover N01-11143 14.95 4 What’s Inside: We READ Our Mail! s always, those of us at Gunsite enjoy receiving Aand reading The Blue Press. (As well as buying UNILATERAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: the great equipment listed.) In the February edition, Stop Crooks and Crazies. Leave Innocent People the article “Shooting Tip: The Diamond Technique” mentions our founder, Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, in dis- Alone. Halt Universal Gun Registration. cussing the Weaver Stance. The author mentions a Page 10 rumor that Col. Cooper shot his Weaver fighting plat- form with a radically bent elbow due to a broken Outlaw Annie’s shoulder at some point in his life. When Mrs. Cooper read the article, she was quick to point out that if any- Wild Ride one knew of a broken shoulder, it would be her. She went on to say that Col. Cooper had broken a left arm Page 48 while serving in the USMC, but had never broken a shoulder, causing a bent elbow. So, let us stop that rumor. On another note, we have yet to learn that the fighting stance Gunsite still teaches (The Weaver Stance) evolved away because “good shooters figured illon Precision Products, Inc. now of- out the Weaver stance didn’t work very well….” Our fers a smartphone app for both Apple 40 years of experience, with some of the finest and D most experienced instructors in the world, continue and Android phone systems. Search for to show that the Weaver fighting stance, when “Dillon Precision” at either the iPhone described and taught properly, is both strong and ver- App Store or Google play. satile in a fight. Sheriff Ken Campbell (Ret.) COO, Gunsite Academy, Inc. – Paulden, AZ Ken, I really appreciate your response, thanks for clari- Product Index fying that. 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Vibratory Case Cleaners 18 – Duane Thomas Case/Media Separators 18 Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 34-35 always enjoy The Blue Press and the February 2016 Redding Reloading Dies 52 Iedition is no exception.…I am writing to you in Dillon Reloading Scales 86 response to the article by Duane Thomas entitled Reloading Components 42-43 “Shooting Tip: The Diamond Technique.” In paragraph Books & Videos 82-83 9 of his article, Mr. Thomas writes, “Originally all the Ear & Eye Protection 7, 12 term ‘Weaver stance’ referred to was the idea of hold- Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 64 ing the gun at eye level with two hands on the gun Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 NEW Concealed Carry Tote 26 and aiming using the sights,” and he is absolutely cor- “Plan B” Dayplanner Holster 51 rect. Unfortunately, in the next paragraph he writes, Range Bag/Border Shift Ammo Bag/Pistol Cases 32 “good shooters figured out the Weaver stance didn’t Targets and Target Stands 54 work very well.” I’m afraid I have to call bullshit on Firearms Maintenance 66-67 that one. What follows is my explanation. Shooting Accessories by Manufacturer: Continued on Page 69 Arredondo Accessories 33, 39, 59 Blade-Tech Industries Holsters, etc. 28 California Competition Works 40, 56, 57, 67 THE CED Chronograph/Timer 85 BLUE PRESS Check-Mate Magazines 69, 70 Michael J. Dillon - Publisher Issue #286 Chip McCormick Magazines 68 Mark G. Pixler - Editor C-More Sights 76 April Dewey Cleaning Supplies 67 [email protected] 2016 Hogue Handgun Grips 60 Gary Kieft - Technical Editor International Handgun Leather 27 Contributors: Robin Taylor Lone Wolf Distributors 58 Peter Caroline Duane Thomas Copyright 2016 by MAGPUL AR-15 Magazines/Accessories 72-73 Brian Dillon, Ph.D. Barrett Tillman Dillon Precision Mec-Gar Pistol Magazines 70 John Marshall J.B. Wood Products, Inc. Mernickle Holsters 26 ProMag Rifle Magazines 70 All the electrical and/or electronic components of Dillon Safariland Holsters 29, 57 equipment and all Dillon textiles are covered by a one-year warranty from date of purchase. Any modifications performed Streamlight Tactical Lights 65 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 highest production progressive reloader available, capable of load- our XL 650 features auto- rate reloader includes a designed to load moderate ing over 160 calibers. An matic indexing, an optional swager to remove the quantities of common automatic casefeeder is automatic casefeeder and crimp from military primer handgun calibers from .32 available for handgun a separate station for an pockets, and is capable of S&W to .45 Colt. 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Dillon Progressive Loading Machines: Facts & Figures SQUARE DEAL B RL 550B XL 650 SUPER 1050 COST Base price $389.95 $439.95 $566.95 $1749.95 Caliber Conversion price range $87.95-97.95 $45.95-55.95 $77.95-87.95 $124.95-204.95 RATE Cyclic rate (Rounds per hour) 300-500 400-600 500-800** 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. 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