Remembering Mike Dillon

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Mike Dillon of Dillon Precision passed away yesterday, age 81 years. RIP.

Remembering Mike Dillon

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mike Dillon. Mike left us on the morning of November 7th, 2016. He leaves behind a large family including wife Carol, sons Stephen and Christopher, daughter Stephanie, and 9 grandchildren. Mike’s legacy has touched the lives of countless people worldwide. He revolutionized the ammunition reloading industry and made it what it is today. Mike also redesigned and manufactured the M134 Minigun that is now in service in the United States and foreign military forces. As a passionate aviator, he worked for TWA as a 2nd officer for 13 years and later made a name for himself as a writer for Air Progress Magazine. He is recognized by some as being the one who started the warbird restoration movement in the 1960’s. Mike's dedication to his family, his customers, and this country was exemplary. We hope to continue the legacy that Mike Dillon worked so hard to build and we will never forget the impact that he has had on us all. We take comfort knowing he is flying in the blue skies of heaven above. During the coming months we will be adding an archive of Mike's articles, videos, and photographs to this site. Just follow our Facebook page, we'll post the content there when we upload it here, and you will be able to stay abreast of each addition as we incorporate it into the site.

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Mike Dillon of Dillon Precision no longer with us

Just saw this https ://www.dillonprecision.com/rememberingmikedillon.html got a write up the history part is good reading.
 
Had the pleasure of meeting him 15 years ago at their warehouse in Scottsdale.......Was a very knowledgeable man and customer orientated.
 
Sad news and on my birthday... I met Mike dillon at the Shot show in the Mini gun booth, walked up to him and introduced myself and thanked him for making such great reloading equipment. After a bit of small talk he asked me if I had ever called the 800 number for technical support and how I was treated by his company. My reply was yes and was treated great, he laughed and said that's what he wanted to hear and make sure that I go to the blue press booth and get a bunch of free stuff!!!
RIP Mike
 
Sad news and on my birthday... I met Mike dillon at the Shot show in the Mini gun booth, walked up to him and introduced myself and thanked him for making such great reloading equipment. After a bit of small talk he asked me if I had ever called the 800 number for technical support and how I was treated by his company. My reply was yes and was treated great, he laughed and said that's what he wanted to hear and make sure that I go to the blue press booth and get a bunch of free stuff!!!
RIP Mike
 
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