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Conversion K27-17902 47.95 Nylon Packcloth Dust Cover K27-11143 14.95 4 What’s Inside: We READ Our Mail! our review [“Stephen Hunter Mighty Yand The Third Bullet,” April issue] of Stephen Hunter’s new Mousegun: book, “The Third Bullet” revives my old interest in the JFK assas- NAA’s Sidewinder sination. I once bought a Car- Page 10 cano and tested it out, and also went to Dealey Plaza on a traf- fic-free Sunday morning to “scope out” the scene. Whatever Hunter thinks, the various theo- Picking the Right ries are all – in my opinion – based on a wrong foundation. Tool for the Job Oswald was not out to kill JFK. He was after Governor Page 64 Connally, who had been Secretary of the Navy [January 25, 1961 – December 20, 1961], and had refused to help Oswald bring his Russian wife back to the U.S. when he decided life in the Soviet Union wasn’t such a good deal. Hal Rounds – Somerville, TN Hal, I have to confess being totally unaware of that infor- mation about Connally. 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This should be con- Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 densed in form and be required reading for anyone who Concealed Carry Tote/“Plan B” Day Planner 47 dares to take a step in the direction of ANY type of gun Range Bag/Border Shift Ammo Bag/Pistol Cases 32 ban. You guys put out a great publication that I look for- Revolver Parts & Accessories 56-57 ward to every month and I just had to hand it to you all! Targets and Target Stands 54 Keep up the great work and greater customer service! Firearms Maintenance 66-67 Matt D – [email protected] Tools 53 Shooting Accessories by Manufacturer: Arredondo Accessories 43, 47, 59, 65 THE Blade-Tech Industries Holsters, etc. 28 BLUE PRESS CED Chronograph/Timer 42 Michael J. Dillon - Publisher Issue #251 C-More Sights 76 Mark G. 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Which Dillon is Right for YOU? 5 Square Deal ‘B’ RL 550B XL 650 Super 1050 Page 6 Page 14 Page 22 Page 30 Our automatic-indexing The most versatile reloader Truly the state of the art, Our commercial-grade re- progressive reloader de- available, capable of load- our XL 650 features auto- loader includes a swager to signed to load moderate ing over 160 calibers. An matic indexing, an op- remove the crimp from quantities of common automatic casefeeder is tional automatic military primer pockets, handgun calibers from .32 available for handgun cal- casefeeder and a separate and is capable of reloading S&W to .45 Colt. It comes ibers. Manual indexing and station for an optional all the common handgun to you from the factory set an optional magnum pow- powder-level sensor. Avail- calibers and several popu- up to load one caliber. der bar allow you to load able in all popular pistol lar rifle calibers. magnum rifle calibers. and rifle 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 $1689.95 Caliber Conversion price range $85.95-95.95 $45.95-55.95 $77.95-87.95 $118.95-198.95 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 SPECS 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. 6 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 K27-19482 $19.95 • Factory Adjusted, Ready-to-Use • Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty All for ONLY... $37995* Total price as pictured here with optional accessories below: $555.75 SDB Strong Mount K27-22223 $64.95 Low Powder Sensor K27-16306 $41.95 Aluminum Bullet Tray K27-22214 $41.95 SDB Tool Holder with Wrench Set K27-19441 $26.95 “SDB” Stock Numbers .32 S&W Long/H&R Magnum* K27-16815 $409.95 .380 ACP K27-20053 .38 Special K27-20102 .357 Magnum K27-20103 .38 Super K27-20099 .38 Super Comp K27-20115 9mm K27-20104 .40 S&W K27-20787 10mm K27-20643 .41 Magnum K27-20054 .44 Special K27-20105 .44 Magnum K27-20052 .44-40 Winchester K27-21036 .45 ACP K27-20101 .45 Colt K27-20051 .45 GAP K27-20098 .45 S&W Schofield K27-20418 SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ ACCESSORIES 7 A. SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ CONVERSION KITS E. PRIMER PICKUP Change from one TUBES E. caliber to another A. The secret of really in minutes. Con- punching out a lot of version includes rounds in a hurry. carbide size die Have these tubes (except .44-40), filled and ready to expander/ powder go. Your choice, funnel, seat die, large or small.