April 2019 the $2.95 U.S./$3.95 Canada BlueBlue PressPress Dillon’s New- Reloader XL 650 PackageSee Page 2 2 Dillon’s New-Reloade Stock #NEW 650 PACKAGE 9 (Pictured above) $1331.35 Stock #NEW 650 PACKAGE 556 1363.30 Stock #NEW 650 PACKAGE COMBO 1704.50 (If you’d like a similar package in a different caliber, please call.) der XL 650 Package 3 You’ve made the decision that loading your own ammunition is right for you. You’re ready to pull the trigger, but uncertain of exactly what you need. Dillon has taken the work out of this. We have assembled a New-Reloader Package, featuring our most popular reloader, the XL650, with the most popular machine options, along with the accessories you’ll need to begin reloading immediately. This package is available in 9mm, .223/5.56mm, or BOTH. 9mm 650 Package Includes: s a token of our XL 650 in 9mm appreciation for 9mm Die Set Anew reloaders Bench Wrench who purchase one of Small Pistol Casefeeder these packages – 650 Strong Mount while supplies last – Bullet Tray Kit we’re going to include Roller Handle one of these Tactical 9mm Case Gage Tailor Operator D-Terminator Digital Scale Caps and our Primer Flip Tray Dillon Precision 4 Small Primer Pickup Tubes morale patch. Digital Calipers The Tactical The Complete Reloading Manual for the 9mm Luger Tailor cap is an Total: $1331.35 incredible value: a high-quality product that’s made in…wait for it…the USA, by a company that .223/5.56mm 650 Package Includes: prides itself on hiring veterans. The hat in the XL 650 in .223/5.56mm photo is MY hat, and I’ve lost track of how many .223/5.56 Die Set times it’s been washed – IN the washing machine! Bench Wrench It STILL looks great! If you’re the kind of person Small Rifle Casefeeder who not only wears hats, but also WEARS THEM 650 Strong Mount OUT, you’re going to love this hat. Bullet Tray Kit Mark Pixler Roller Handle .223/5.56 Case Gage Dillon Case Lube D-Terminator Digital Scale Primer Flip Tray 4 Small Primer Pickup Tubes Digital Calipers The Complete Reloading Manual for the .223 Rem. Total: $1363.30 Combo Package (.223/5.56 Conversion Pictured at Right) Includes the 9mm Package Above, Plus: .223/5.56 Conversion Kit .223/5.56 Die Set XL 650 Quick Change .223 Case Gage Dillon Case Lube Small Rifle Casefeed Plate The Complete Reloading Manual for the .223 Rem. Total w/9mm Pkg.: $1704.50 4 Wehave been READ a Dillon customer Our since 1985. Mail! Besides What’s Inside:SHOT Show Igreat products, here is another reason why. I bought my RL 550 in May 1985 and finally had to send it in 2019 for refurbishing January 2019 after I don’t know how Page 10 many tens of thousands of rounds. The tech rep said that there would be a service charge, to which I replied, “Sounds fair.” Several weeks later I received a brand new RL 550C with a bill of lading stating $0.00 charge. I would have gladly paid a fee. There are four Quarter Circle 10 reasons that I will always be a Dillon customer: 1. The finest reloading equipment, 2. Service, 3. Service and AZ State PCC 4. Service. I recommend Dillon products to all my shooting friends and will continue to do so. Thank You Championship for going above and beyond. Page 36 Jeff King – East Peoria, IL he March 2019 Blue Press showed up today. Wife Thanded it to me and said, “Now here is an accept- Magnum able cover photo.” She has commented before about the age and attire chosen for the cover photo. Just wanted Reloading you to know your cover photo in March of 2019 was a Page 48 home run. David Hansen – [email protected] received some replacement equipment for my RL 550B Itoday. After packing it away for almost 10 years and then getting it out again to show my two 16-year-old sons about proper use of handguns and reloading, I knew when some of the parts were missing or damaged I Dillon ProductPrecision Reloading Machines: Index was going to have serious problems. But thanks to your BL 550 13 staff and technical support I was able to get everything Square Deal “B” 8 cleaned up and properly working again. RL 550C 14 Guy Robbins – [email protected] XL 650 20 s a Square Deal “B” owner for over 25 years, I just SUPER 1050 30 Awanted to drop a note and say thanks for the best SL 900 Shotshell Loader 38 customer support I have ever had with any product I Big Fifty Reloader .50 BMG Loader 50 have ever owned! William McDaid – [email protected] RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 22 Vibratory Case Cleaners 18 ust a happy thank you for your article on Gabby Fran- Case/Media Separators 18 Jco! I am an English teacher, in Modesto, California. Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 34-35 Gabby’s story is perfect! We just covered the American Redding Reloading Dies 52 Dream as a unit in literature. Gabby speaks to that issue Dillon Reloading Scales 86 specifically! Thanks for what you do! You’re an American Reloading Components 42-43 icon! I wish you great and continued success. Books & Videos 82-83 Clay Thomas – [email protected] Ear Protection 7, 12 Eye Protection 12 Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 64 thethe Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 Concealed Carry Tote 26 Stephen M. Dillon - Publisher Issue #322 “Plan B” Very-Bad-Day Planner Holster 27 Mark G.BLUE Pixler - Editor PRESS BLUE PRESSApril Dillon Range Bag/Ammo Bag/Shooting Mat 32 [email protected] 2019 Targets and Target Stands 54 Gary Kieft - Technical Editor Firearms Maintenance 66-67 This Issue’s Contributors: Richard Bhella Alan Korwin Connie Bowlby John Marshall Copyright 2019 by ATTENTION DILLON CUSTOMERS: Because of changes to California’s Peter Caroline D.K. 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Any modifications performed to Dillon machines, or the fects or other reproductive harm.” The new regulation states that addition of any unapproved equipment, including automated or a warning must be “provided in the catalog in a manner that mechanical add-ons from other manufacturers, is expressly not clearly associates it with the item being purchased.” Though we recommended and will void the Dillon warranty. have no reason to believe our products could cause harm when used as intended, we now include the appropriate Proposition e offer a smartphone app for both Apple and 65 warnings on some of our products to meet the California W Android. Search for “Dillon Precision” at the “safe harbor” requirements. iPhone App Store or Google play. 5 6 Which Dillon is Right for YOU? Page 8 Page 14 Page 20 Page 30 SQUARE DEAL B RL 550C XL 650 SUPER 1050 Our automatic-indexing The most versatile reloader Truly the state of the art, our Our highest production rate progressive reloader designed available, capable of loading XL 650 features automatic reloader includes a swager to to load moderate quantities over 160 calibers. An indexing, an optional remove the crimp from of common handgun calibers automatic casefeeder is automatic casefeeder and a military primer pockets, and is from .32 S&W Long to available for handgun separate station for an capable of reloading all the .45 Colt. It comes to you calibers. Manual indexing and optional powder-level sensor. common handgun calibers from the factory set up to an optional magnum powder Available in all popular pistol and several popular rifle load one caliber. bar allow you to load and rifle calibers. calibers. magnum rifle calibers. Dillon Progressive Loading Machines: Facts & Figures SQUARE DEAL B RL 550C XL 650 SUPER 1050 COST Base price $436.95 $489.95 $599.95 $1831.95 Caliber Conversion price range $93.95-103.95 $49.95-59.95 $81.95-91.95 $128.95-292.95 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. 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.