November Blue Press - Dillon Precision

80 Pages·2013·15.21 MB·English

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Eliminates the need Dillon’s RF 100 Automatic Primer
Filler 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-
while you reload! ton and watch it run!
In about two minutes the primers
are inside the protective metal hous-
Clear polycarbonate shield
ing. That’s about 30 rounds you can
and protective housing load while the RF 100 is doing your
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 K49-97077 $314.95
Sm. Primer Filler K49-97111 314.95
Lg. (Euro. 220v) K49-97112 324.95
Sm. (Euro. 220v) K49-97113 324.95
Sm. Conversion K49-17903 47.95
Lg. Conversion K49-17902 47.95
Nylon Packcloth Dust Cover
K49-11143 14.95
4 What’s Inside: We READ Our Mail!
The On The Blue PressOctober 2013 tBBhelluuee PPrree$2O.9c5t ssUo.bS.e/$r3 .29ss50 C1an3ada
cover, Kayla is wearing a sleeve-
Tavor less black zippered-front dress. I know
you do not sell dresses, but I would like
SAR to find out where this dress was pur-
chased. I would like to shop for one for
Page 10 my wife. Thank you.
KayLlaa rsrhyo Kpas matp Fao –re LvMerK [email protected] DD&CIna tBrrrtoriiadicdullkgceellint Cgofoo aars eNYnn oEBWuinr
Ihave always heard about Dillon’s leg- SSqquuaarrPeea gDDe ee7aall ““BB””
Shooting Tip: endary customer service and I’m here DP
to tell you, it’s true. I recently needed a replacement
Isometric shellplate bolt for my terrific little Square Deal B. I called
Dillon’s toll-free number and got through to Matt who im-
Tension & mediately told me he’d send out a replacement bolt – at
no charge. When I also mentioned that the plastic maga-
Arm Position zine orifice was wearing a bit, he said he’d also send out
a replacement for that – again at no charge. Thank you,
Page 64 Matt, and thank you, Dillon Precision, for being the kind
of all-American company we too rarely see these days. 
Product Index
Bill Casale – Prescott, AZ
Abig thank you to Dillon Precision and Gary Boyd. The
Dillon Reloading Machines: roller bracket on my Dillon RL 550 broke. A short
BL 550 13 phone call to Gary at Dillon and a new bracket – at no
Square Deal B 6-7 charge – was on its way the next day. Gary also included
RL 550B 13-16 a new owners manual, as mine was so old it was out-
XL 650 22-23 dated. Thanks again for a great product and excellent cus-
SUPER 1050 30-31 tomer service.
SL 900 Shotshell Loader 38-39 Joe Podesta – [email protected]
BFR “Big Fifty Reloader” 50 Isaw an ad in the latest Blue Pressfor a free defensive
RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 3 pistol course. Have you actually gone to the URL listed
Case Preparation Equipment 16-19 there? I just did, and after being bored to death by an in-
Vibratory Case Cleaners 18 terminable sales pitch (spoken, with no way to skip
Case/Media Separators 18 ahead), it was finallyrevealed that I could get the “free”
Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 34-35 course only by purchasing something else. That isn’t re-
Redding Reloading Dies 52 ally what “free” means. The ad is misleading, and cer-
Dillon Reloading Scales 78 tainly not up to the standards that I’ve come to expect
Reloading Machine & Bench Accessories 33 from Dillon. It also undermines confidence in the prod-
Reloading Components 44-45 ucts offered in other ads that you run. (“Are those other
Books & Videos 62-63 advertisers as sleazy as this one?”) You might want to con-
Shooting Accessories: sider either pulling the ad, or making it clear that the
Eye & Ear Protection 8-9 course in question requires a purchase.
Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 36 Ian Underwood – [email protected]
Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 Ian, you’re not the first Blue Pressreader to complain.
Concealed Carry Tote/“Plan B” Day Planner 47 After the first complaint, I went to the website, endured
Range Bag/Border Shift Ammo Bag/Pistol Cases 12 the sales pitch, then e-mailed the advertiser, who re-
Revolver Parts & Accessories 56-57 sponded, “I 100% agree with you that those videos are
Targets and Target Stands 54 annoying, but they get results and the top marketers use
Firearms Maintenance 66-67 them….” We subsequently agreed to part ways.
Tools 53
Shooting Accessories by Manufacturer: THEBLUE PRESS
Arredondo Accessories 39, 43, 47
Blade-Tech Industries Holsters, etc. 28
CED Chronograph/Timer 42
Michael J. Dillon - Publisher Issue #257
C-More Sights 76
Mark G. Pixler - Editor November
Chip McCormick Magazines 68
DeSantis Gunhide 28 [email protected] 2013
Gary Kieft - Technical Editor
Dewey Cleaning Supplies 67
Jeff Richards - Illustrator
Hogue Handgun Grips 49, 56
Contributors:
International Handgun Leather 27
Peter Caroline John Marshall
Lone Wolf Distributors 58 David Kopel Duane Thomas Copyright 2013 by
Mec-Gar Pistol Magazines 70 D.K. Pridgen Barrett Tillman Dillon Precision
Mernickle Holsters 29 Products, Inc.
ProMag Rifle Magazines 70
Safariland Holsters 29, 57 All the electrical and/or electronic components of Dillon equip-
ment and all Dillon textiles are covered by a one-year warranty
Streamlight Tactical Lights 49
from date of purchase. Any modifications performed to Dillon
Uncle Mike’s Kydex Holsters 27 machines, or the addition of any unapproved equipment, includ-
Wilson Combat Magazines, Parts 68 ing automated or mechanical add-ons from other manufacturers,
is expressly not recommended and will void the Dillon warranty.
Which Dillon is Right for YOU?5
Square Deal ‘B’ RL 550B XL 650 Super 1050
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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.
SS DD ‘‘BB’’
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QQUUAARREE EEAALL
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
K49-19482 $19.95
• Factory Adjusted, Ready-to-Use
• Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty
All for ONLY...
379
$ 95*
Total price as pictured here with
optional accessories below: $555.75
SDB Strong Mount K49-22223 $64.95
Low Powder Sensor K49-16306 $41.95
Aluminum Bullet Tray K49-22214 $41.95
SDB Tool Holder with Wrench Set
K49-19441 $26.95
“SDB” Stock Numbers
.32 S&W Long/H&R Magnum*
K49-16815 $409.95
.380 ACP K49-20053
.38 Special K49-20102
.357 Magnum K49-20103
.38 Super K49-20099
.38 Super Comp K49-20115
9mm K49-20104
.40 S&W K49-20787
10mm K49-20643
.41 Magnum K49-20054
.44 Special K49-20105
.44 Magnum K49-20052
.44-40 Winchester K49-21036
.45 ACP K49-20101
.45 Colt K49-20051
.45 GAP K49-20098
.45 S&W Schofield K49-20418
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S D ‘B’ A
QUARE EAL CCESSORIES
A. SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ CONVERSION KITS E. PRIMER PICKUP TUBES
Change from one Used to transfer primers F.
caliber to another A. from flip tray to priming
in minutes. Con- system.
version includes 1 Lg. tube K49-22029 $7.99
carbide size die 1 Sm. tube K49-22028 7.99
2 Sm., 2 Lg. K49-20056 23.95
(except .44-40),
4 Lg. tubes K49-20050 23.95
expander/ powder 4 Sm. tubes K49-20049 23.95
funnel, seat die, F. PRIMER FLIP TRAY E.
crimp die,
A heavy, high-quality tray large enough for the
shellplate and
Federal primer package. K49-13606, $20.95 each
locator buttons.
.32 S&W Long/H&R Mag. K49-16774 $95.95 G. MACHINE COVER G.
(.32 S&W Requires X-Small Powder Bar K49-20780 $29.95) This great looking nylon cover
.380 ACP K49-20246 85.95 adds security to your loading
.38 Special K49-20240 85.95 bench. Your reloader will be
.357 Magnum K49-20240 85.95 protected against more than
.38 Super K49-20229 85.95 dust as these covers come with
.38 Super Comp K49-20275 85.95
a D-ring that allows the heavy
9mm K49-20241 85.95
duty zipper to be
.40 S&W K49-20469 85.95
10mm K49-20469 85.95 locked.
.41 Magnum K49-20247 85.95 Machine Cover,
.44 Special K49-20242 85.95 K49-13795, $23.95
.44 Magnum K49-20242 85.95 (H.)Master lock, H.
.44-40 Winchester K49-21035 85.95 K49-13083, $3.95
.45 ACP/.45 GAP K49-20123 85.95
.45 Colt K49-20248 85.95 I. I. LOW POWDER SENSOR
.45 S&W Schofield K49-20417 85.95 Provides an audible and visual
SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ QUICK CHANGE (Not reminder when it’s time to refill
Pictured)Toolhead and powder measure.
your powder reservoir. When
K49-16378, $98.95
the powder level drops to about
‘SDB’ POWDER MEASURE K49-20001, $76.95 1000 grains, a buzzer will
sound and a bright red LED will
B. SQUARE DEAL B. light.
‘B’ TOOLHEAD
K49-16306, $41.95
Extra toolheads
keep all your J. MACHINE MAINTENANCE KIT
adjustments the
Everything you need to
way you left them.
keep your Dillon
K49-20113, $31.95 loader cleaned and
lubricated up to factory
specifications. Avail-
J.
able in combination
C. SQUARE DEAL BENCH WRENCH
with a spare parts kit for your machine.
The Square Deal
Maint. Kit/SDB Spare Parts Kit K49-97015, $35.95
Bench Wrench
C. has the correct K. SDB SPARE PARTS KIT
Don’t risk downtime
sizes for Square
waiting for a replace-
Deal “B” die ment part!
adjustments. 1 SD Shellplate Bolt
K49-19970, 1 SD Ejection Wire
4 SD Wave Bearings
$8.95 each. Buy two or more, $8.10 each. 1 Toolhead Friction Plate
2 Pistol Decapping Pins
D. CARTRIDGE CASE 1 Small Primer Seat Punch 2 Magazine Orifices, Large
BIN & BRACKET 11 #SD10 S Tliidnen eRremtuarnn I nSpserirntg 12 3P/i1ck6u”p I nTduebxe ,B Laallrge, Green Tips
Ergonomically 1 Bellcrank Cube 2 Magazine Orifices, Small
designed to cut your 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) 2 Retaining Clips
1 Indexer Return Spring 1 SD Index Lever Assembly
workload through 1 Large Primer Seat Punch 2 Dispensing Tips, Large
economy of motion! 1 Primer Seat Punch Spring 2 Dispensing Tips, Small
Attaches to all Strong- 2 Pickup Tube, Small, Yellow Tips K49-20778, $21.95
Mount-equipped L. UNIVERSAL MOUNTING HARDWARE KIT
SDBs. D. Includes: 4-Grade 5 Hex Bolts, 4-Lock Nuts, 4
K49-11672, $24.95 Flat Washers, 4-Fender Washers, 2-Wood Screws.
K49-14355, $5.49
800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX [phone] • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com
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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
Dillon’s HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector
amplifies 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 K49-10157 $135.00
HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector, Black K49-10156 135.00
HP2 (NRR 21) Non-Electronic Hearing Protector, Blue
K49-10361 19.95
Hearing HP2 Hearing Protector, Black K49-10360 19.95
Protector HP1/HP2 Replacement Ear Cushions K49-19022 10.00
Belt Clip Hearing Protector Belt Clip K49-13020 3.29
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$ 99
HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector BBoommbbeerr GGllaasssseess
Bomber Glasses’ lenses and Clear K49-10513
frames are made from High- Smoke K49-10514
Index Polycarbonate that is Light Blue K49-10515
durable, flexible and impact Yellow K49-10516
resistant. All colors provide Amber K49-10517
UV protection. Smoke Mirror K49-10518
EP3 Sonic Defenders
AO Safety/Peltor Junior
Eye & Ear Protection
and MAX Earplugs
MAX
MULTI-
MAX
AO Safety/Peltor Junior Eye & Ear Protection Ear Pro EP3 Sonic Defenders®by SureFire®protect you against
Peltor Junior Earmuff (NRR 17) K49-10402 $22.95 loud, harmful noises, yet allow normal conversations to be
AO Safety Junior Shooting Glasses K49-11403 9.95 heard; and the soft, hypoallergenic polymer provides all-day com-
Save $4.95 when you buy Earmuff/Glasses Combo!K49-11092 27.95 fort. NRR 24
MAX/MULTI-MAX Earplugs SmallEP3 Sonic Defenders K49-25340 $12.95
MAX Earplugs (NRR 33) 200 Pack K49-10456 $40.00 MediumEP3s (Fit Most People) K49-25341 12.95
MULTI-MAX Earplugs (NRR 31) 200 Pack K49-17943 50.00 LargeEar Pro Sonic Defenders K49-25342 12.95
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The Ultimate Urban Accessory: Tavor SAR
Reviewed by Peter Caroline maybe an inch ahead of my cheek, perhaps not a
Israel is a tiny country, bordered on one side by promising experience for this left-handed shooter.
the Mediterranean, and on all the other sides by I fired it anyway, and was relieved to note that the
hostility. Given that their neighbors have never empties ejected slightly forward. The Tavor felt
been particularly enthusiastic about the existence rather heavy for its size, and recoil was even
of a Jewish state, the Israelis, a creative lot, have lighter than the .223 AR-15s I’ve fired. I liked the
shown a distinct talent for developing some inter- gun and, when I got home, contacted IWI’s U.S.
esting small arms, such as the Uzi submachine subsidiary in Harrisburg, PA, to request a sample
gun and the Galil assault rifle. for review.
In recent years, the Israeli Defense Force has When the Tavor arrived and I unpacked it, my
been faced with an increase in urban warfare. first impression was that I would have to find some
Their existing long guns, primarily the Galil, the iron sights for it. Wrong. The iron sights are clever-
M-16 and M4, were not ideally suited for close- ly concealed in the full-length Picatinny rail, and
quarter operations or rapid deployment from a fold up for use (it helps to read the manual first).
vehicle. In 1995, the IDF, working with Israeli The gun they sent me was configured for a left-
Weapon Industries (IWI), began development of a handed shooter, even though the conversion pro-
radically new rifle to meet their changing needs. cedure is explained in the manual. Conversion kits
The result, officially adopted in 2003, was a com- for 5.45 x 39mm and 9mm Luger will soon be
pact (26-1/8” OAL) bullpup carbine with a 16-1/2” available (I’d also like to see a .22 LR conversion!).
barrel, weighing in at about 8 pounds, and cham- The Tavor is designed to use standard G.I. M-16
bered for the 5.56 x 45mm NATO (.223 Rem.) car- magazines, but comes with a deluxe IWI polymer
tridge. It was designated the Tavor TAR-21, named 30-round magazine with a clear viewing window
after Mount Tabor in Israel’s lower Galilee. and cartridge counter. Interesting enough, the
My first hands-on encounter with the Tavor was counter goes up to “28,” but when the magazine
at the 2013 Shootists Holiday at the NRA Whit- is filled to capacity, a little white button protrudes
tington Center in Raton, NM. This annual event is from the base. I suppose that the button could be
a wonderful show & tell session, where partici- painted in camo colors to satisfy the terminally
pants get to handle and fire each others’ guns, old tactical among us.
and new. I was walking down the line, and I spot- After reading the owners manual, checking
ted this odd-looking gun. It was the U.S., semiau- the chamber and inserting the magazine, my first
to-only, version of the Tavor. The owner asked if I test of the Tavor was to take it out to the garage
wanted to shoot it. Of course I did. I noticed that to see how see how it fit my own “Personal
the ejection port was on the right hand side, Combat Vehicle,” a Honda Ridgeline pickup.