2012 Blue Press

88 Pages·2015·14.11 MB·English

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4 What’s Inside: We READ Our Mail!
Top Brass:
Henry Big Boy
.44 Mag/Spl
Page 10
When
Hog(hunter)s
Fly!
Page 36 I’m enclosing pictures of the reloading bench that I built
for my new RL550B. I set it back into the bench so I
Compact Carry Pistol: would have a countertop on each side to work from. I’m
almost 70 years old so I wanted a bench that I could use
NOT a Good Place from a stool instead of standing. I built a riser so the fin-
ished cartridge bin is level with the countertop. I hope
to Hide you find these pictures interesting.
Bruce Prater – Sandpoint, ID
Bruce, I’m experiencing a SEVERE case of reloading-bench
Page 62
envy right now.
Ihave several AR-style weapons in both 5.56 and 308.
Product Index With that said it seems everyone working on new rounds
for the AR platform are in reality attempting to re-invent
the .30-30. So far I have not seen any new round to equal
Dillon Precision Products Reloading Machines: the performance of the .30-30. Another big difference is
BL 550, Pg. 13; Square Deal B, Pg. 8; RL 550B, Pg. 14; the AR platform is not nearly as handy as the Winchester
XL 650, Pg. 20; SUPER 1050, Pg. 30; SL 900 Shotshell Loader,
and Marlin lever actions. I fail to appreciate most wildcat
Pg. 38; and “Big Fifty Reloader, ” Pg. 50
type rounds for the AR. An AR 5.56 with a faster twist
RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 3
Vibratory Case Cleaners 18 using the 70-grain Barnes-X bullet should take pigs and
Case/Media Separators 18 deer at normal ranges with no problem. It would seem
Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 34-35 most are simply a business venture much like the rash of
Redding Reloading Dies 52 short, fat rounds of the last few years. Thanks for listening.
Dillon Reloading Scales 86 Bill Hughes – Fort Worth, TX
Reloading Components 42-43 We agree for the most part, Bill; but in some states, it’s not
Books & Videos 82-83 legal to hunt deer with the .223 cartridge. And remember,
Ear & Eye Protection 7, 12 EVERY cartridge is or was a “business venture.” What’s dif-
Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 64 ferent about the 7.62x40 is that it’s easy to make out of
Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 cheap surplus brass and it only takes a barrel change to
Concealed Carry Tote/“Plan B” Day Planner 26 convert an AR-15 to shoot it.
Range Bag/Border Shift Ammo Bag/Pistol Cases 32 Really liked the instinct combat shooting article. Con-
Targets and Target Stands 54 centrating on a VERY small point and don’t be both-
Firearms Maintenance 66-67 ered by sights is exactly what us traditional archers have
Tools 53
done for centuries.
Shooting Accessories by Manufacturer:
Dave Easton – Manhattan, KS
Arredondo Accessories 33, 39, 59
Blade-Tech Industries Holsters, etc. 28 THEBLUE PRESS
California Competition Works 40, 56, 57
CED Chronograph/Timer 85
Check-Mate Magazines 69, 70
Chip McCormick Magazines 68 Michael J. Dillon - Publisher Issue #276
C-More Sights 76 Mark G. Pixler - Editor June
Comp-Tac Holsters 29 [email protected] 2015
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 2015 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 26 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 47 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.
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SQUAREDEALB RL 550B XL 650 SUPER1050
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. It comes calibers. Manual indexing optional powder-level reloading all the common
to you from the factory set and an optional magnum sensor. Available in all handgun calibers and
up to load one caliber. powder bar allow you to popular pistol and rifle several popular rifle
load magnum rifle calibers. calibers. calibers.
Dillon Progressive Loading Machines: Facts & Figures
SQUAREDEALB RL 550B XL 650 SUPER1050
COST
Base price $384.95 $439.95 $566.95 $1739.95
Caliber Conversion price range $86.95-96.95 $45.95-55.95 $77.95-87.95 $122.95-202.95
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.
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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
• Automatic Primer System
SDB DVD
Instruction Manual • Comes Complete With Dies
L29-19482 $19.95 • Factory Adjusted, Ready-to-Use
• Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty
• RISK FREE30-Day Trial Period!
All for ONLY...
384
$ 95*
Total price as pictured here with
optional accessories below: $560.75
SDB Strong Mount L29-22223 $64.95
Low Powder Sensor L29-16306 $41.95
Aluminum Bullet Tray L29-22214 $41.95
SDB Tool Holder with Wrench Set
L29-19441 $26.95
“SDB” Stock Numbers
.32 S&W Long/H&R Magnum*
L29-16815 $414.95
.380 ACP L29-20053
.38 Special L29-20102
.357 Magnum L29-20103
.38 Super L29-20099
.38 Super Comp L29-20115
9mm L29-20104
.40 S&W L29-20787
10mm L29-20643
.41 Magnum L29-20054
.44 Special L29-20105
.44 Magnum L29-20052
.44-40 Winchester L29-21036
.45 ACP L29-20101
.45 Colt L29-20051
.45 GAP L29-20098
.45 S&W Schofield L29-20418
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QUARE EAL CCESSORIES
A. SqUARE DEAL ‘B’ CONvERSION kITS
Change from one E. CARTRIDGE CASE
caliber to another A. BIN & BRACkET
in minutes. Con- Ergonomically
version includes designed to cut your
carbide size die workload through
(except .44-40), economy of motion!
expander/ powder Attaches to all Strong-
funnel, seat die, Mount-equipped
crimp die, E. SDBs.
shellplate and L29-11672, $24.95
locator buttons.
.32 S&W Long/H&R Mag. L29-16774 $96.95 F. PRIMER PICkUP TUBES
(.32 S&W Requires X-Small Powder Bar L29-20780 $29.95) Used to transfer primers
.380 ACP L29-20246 86.95 from flip tray to priming G.
.38 Special L29-20240 86.95 system.
.357 Magnum L29-20240 86.95
.38 Super L29-20229 86.95 1 Lg. tube L29-22029 $7.99
1 Sm. tube L29-22028 7.99
.38 Super Comp L29-20275 86.95
2 Sm., 2 Lg. L29-20056 23.95
9mm L29-20241 86.95 4 Lg. tubes L29-20050 23.95
.40 S&W L29-20469 86.95 4 Sm. tubes L29-20049 23.95
10mm L29-20469 86.95 G. PRIMER FLIP TRAy F.
.41 Magnum L29-20247 86.95
A heavy, high-quality tray large enough for the
.44 Special L29-20242 86.95
Federal primer package. L29-13606, $20.95 each
.44 Magnum L29-20242 86.95
.44-40 Winchester L29-21035 86.95 H. MACHINE COvER H.
.45 ACP/.45 GAP L29-20123 86.95 This great looking nylon cover
.45 Colt L29-20248 86.95 adds security to your loading
.45 S&W Schofield L29-20417 86.95 bench. Your reloader will be pro-
SqUARE DEAL ‘B’ qUICk CHANGE (Not tected against more than dust as
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L29-16378, $99.95 that allows the heavy duty zipper
‘SDB’ POWDER MEASURE L29-20001, $76.95 to be locked.
Machine Cover,
B. SqUARE DEAL ‘B’ B. L29-13795, $23.95
TOOLHEAD (I.)Master lock,
Extra toolheads keep L29-13083, $3.95
all your adjustments I.
the way you left
them.
J. MACHINE
L29-20113, $31.95 J.
MAINTENANCE kIT
Everything you need to
keep your Dillon loader
cleaned and lubricated
C. SDB TOOLHEAD
C. up to factory specifica-
STAND
tions. Available in combi-
Holds your SDB tool-
nation with a spare parts
head, powder meas-
kit for your machine.
ure, dies and caliber
Maint. Kit/SDB Spare Parts
conversion compo-
Kit L29-97015, $35.95
nents (not included)
in an orderly manner. k. SDB SPARE PARTS kIT
Don’t risk downtime
L29-62225, $24.95
waiting for a replace-
ment part!
1 SD Shellplate Bolt
1 SD Ejection Wire
D. SqUARE DEAL BENCH WRENCH 4 SD Wave Bearings
1 Toolhead Friction Plate
The Square Deal 2 Pistol Decapping Pins
Bench Wrench 1 Small Primer Seat Punch 2 Magazine Orifices, Large
D. has the correct 11 #SD10 S Tliidnen eRremtuarnn I nSpserirntg 12 3P/i1ck6u”p I nTduebxe ,B Laallrge, Green Tips
sizes for Square 1 Bellcrank Cube 2 Magazine Orifices, Small
Deal “B” die 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) 2 Retaining Clips
1 Indexer Return Spring 1 SD Index Lever Assembly
adjustments. 1 Large Primer Seat Punch 2 Dispensing Tips, Large
L29-19970, $8.95 1 Primer Seat Punch Spring 2 Dispensing Tips, Small
each. Buy two or more, $8.10 each. 2 Pickup Tube, Small, Yellow Tips L29-20778, $21.95
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Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum/.44 Special
Reviewed by Peter Caroline Henry were demonstrating the Big Boy in .44 Mag-
There is something very seductive about the num/.44 Special. I wanted to spend a bit more time
combination of polished brass, blued steel and with the gun, so I requested a sample to try out on
nicely grained walnut. And that’s just part of my home grounds. When it arrived, I was quite im-
what I like about the Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum pressed with the beautifully grained wood. In truth,
lever-action rifle. every Henry I’ve handled has had nice walnut, but
My first exposure to Henry centerfire guns was this particular one happens to be very nice.
a .45-70 that I reviewed in the January 2014 Blue The Henry Big Boy is made to order for Cow-
Press. It was an impressive thumper, quite accu- boy Action shooters, and is approved for SASS
rate, and a comfortable gun to shoot despite its competition. It’s available in the aforementioned
caliber. My only quibble was its blued receiver. I .45 Colt and .44 Magnum, plus .357 Magnum. It
really would have preferred brass, but the .45-70 features a 20” barrel, polished brass receiver, bar-
receiver is blued, at least for now. Some time later, rel band and buttplate, and a 10-round tubular
I got a phone call from my old friend Doug Myres, magazine. The magazine is loaded through a port
the last of the legendary S.D. Myres Saddlery on the bottom of the magazine tube or by remov-
leatherbenders. “Hey, I got a gun you have to try ing the spring-loaded inner magazine tube and
out!” Doug’s taste in guns runs to the unusual, so I dropping the cartridges directly down the spout.
got over there in a hurry. I was not disappointed. It’s an arrangement I like better than the usual
He showed me a very handsome Henry Big Boy Winchester or Marlin spring-loaded trapdoor in
lever-action rifle in .45 Colt, resplendent in pol- the side of the receiver, which can be finger trap
ished brass, dark blue finished octagonal barrel for the unwary. The open rear sight has an ad-
and a nicely grained walnut stock. I took it to the justable ramp for elevation, and the white dia-
range and, with no bench rest…just two elbows mond insert can be adjusted for height and/or
on the table, and my targets placed at 25 yards, I turned over for your choice of U- or V-shaped
was quite frankly amazed at how well the gun notch. The front sight is a traditional, and very visi-
shot. Five-shot groups were all in one ragged hole. ble, gold dot. The receiver is drilled and tapped for
More recently, at Shootists Holiday at the NRA scope mounts, if you fancy such gadgetry on your
Whittington Center in Raton, NM, the folks at pistol-caliber lever-action rifle.