Bullet Pullers

[onelastshot]

Wow, that is far below national average.
Normally I use a hard surface like concrete or a brick when I do use the thing. I normally use the RCBS Collet Type whenever possible. Sorry I got the picture ass backwards.

Ron

Don't apologize, you were the only person to adequately explain how the process works, I was doing everything ass backwards until you provided a detailed explanation of the process. I've decided after going through this obnoxious process that I'm not going to try to save $4-$5 dollars to get to the result I'm seeking. In short, the compromised brass is going to get thrown out and I'm going to return the RCBS dies and spend the extra $25.00 for the Redding dies. RCBS may be 1st in service, they do whatever it takes to make a customer happy; I'd rather spend the extra $$$, get the Redding Dies and not have to rely on service to work out the problems. Reloading for me is a hobby, a pastime that I want to enjoy. I don't reload to save $$$. I reload because I enjoy the exercise and strive to develop loads that are far superior to what I can buy off the shelf. I'm not going to spend afternoons reloading where it's an exercise in frustration. I want to enjoy what I'm doing. Even if I spend twice the money buying the best reloading equipment because at the end of the day, I'll still be saving money as opposed to buying custom ammunition.

I want to achieve the best possible accuracy I can for each of the half dozen rifles I shoot for mid-sized game animals. I don't want to pay someone else to develop loads I'm fully capable of developing on my own. The key difference id that I don't want to compromise on equipment to achieve the results I desire. At the end of the day, spending an extra 20-25% for purchasing foolproof equipment is criminal when you realize all of the time wasted attempting to correct compromised tools when a little bit of research would have enlightened you to the shortcomings you've exposed yourself to.

I guess what I'm trying to say is cry once, buy once, get the best and save yourself hours of frustration attempting to achieve results that are basic standards that no one should accept less than. I'm not going to achieve sub MOA at 3,200 feet per second with my 6.5-284 unless I get RL17 with 130grn Swift A Frames to work flawlessly together. It's much better than H4350, you just have to take the time to develop the loads. RL 17 is one of the most underrated powders available today, especially with high end and magnum loads.

 

[Richard Coody]

I use a grip and pull. Works fine for me.

Of course i don't pull many bullets. Just shoot them.

 

[Richard Jones]

Is there some special trick to using a bullet puller? Or have I just wasted $12.00 on a piece of plastic that's garbage.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how...1.69i57j0l5.6814j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

If it's still unclear.

 

[timeout]

Is there some special trick to using a bullet puller? Or have I just wasted $12.00 on a piece of plastic that's garbage.

Do yourself a favor and purchase an RCBS collet puller. They are quick, easy, and the components are reusable. Sell the impact puller to a dimocrat.

 

[sbhooper]

I use a grip and pull. Works fine for me.

Of course i don't pull many bullets. Just shoot them.

I like the Grip n Pull, but some bullets just won't pull with it. It seems to me that bullets that have been loaded for quite a while, or crimped will not give. I have broken the kinetic pullers. I think that I will buy a collet just for real difficult bullets.

 

[284winner]

I use a grip and pull. Works fine for me.

Of course i don't pull many bullets. Just shoot them.

I don't pull many either and i did buy a grip and pull. Only bad thing about the grip and pull is it really damages the bullet jacket. Pretty much wasting the bullet. The other side is I've broken a few impact pullers as well. They do keep the bullets in usable condition but if used often enough will break. Haven't tried a press style puller yet. It will be my next consideration. I do like the grip and pull for quick and easy use.

 

[BillPa]

OMG, I don't believe I did that. Note: Place the collet on correct direction! I actually looked at it, thought it looked a little peculiar and just took the pictures. Real bright! Thanks for catching that and pointing it out.
Ron

If you must I suggest using standard shellholders instead of the supplied collet thingies.
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/tag/bullet-puller/
If I didn't already have the RCBS puller and collets I would buy or borrow (and forget to return) the Hornady Cam-Lock.

By the same token pulling bullets generally isn't an everyday chore so you and a few buddies can share the expense. In the past a friend borrowed mine and when he returned it somehow the 20 magically found it's way in the box. When I told him I pay for it he said we're even, my rental fee was exactly the same as the cost of the collet.

Bill

 

[savagedasher]

Bullet pulling isn't fun I have 3 types
1. Rcbs Collet Works fine but some bullets it's damages .
2 .the hammer type Works best as far as bullet damage . But you need a flat hard surface. To hit the hammer on .
3 the Chinese finger type it's fast just leaver a slight ring but doesn't change the bullet size . I found it's best just don't make a
Mistake to start with when loading . Larry

 

[divingin]

It only took 234 wacks against a hard copy book for the bullet to release itself from the brass!

Book is not solid enough. Deceleration will be too slow from the book deforming. Use the end grain of a hard piece of wood. Some use metal or concrete, but as I recall the instructions advise against that (though I will say it does work.) I've broken several of these things (usually the plastic head cracks or shatters.)

I've used (and still use, actually) the hammer style puller on cast lead pistol stuff- sometimes takes a dozen whacks to extract the bullet. I use the Hornady collet puller for rifle.

 

[gotcha]

The Hornady cam lock puller worked best for me after I dropped my Hammer type in the trash can when it self destructed. You can easily adjust the collets camming force for just enough squeeze to pull the bullet without damaging it.......................... And it comes with DIRECTIONS

 

[onelastshot]

Book is not solid enough. Deceleration will be too slow from the book deforming. Use the end grain of a hard piece of wood. Some use metal or concrete, but as I recall the instructions advise against that (though I will say it does work.) I've broken several of these things (usually the plastic head cracks or shatters.)

I've used (and still use, actually) the hammer style puller on cast lead pistol stuff- sometimes takes a dozen whacks to extract the bullet. I use the Hornady collet puller for rifle.

You are correct, much better results on a tile floor.

 

[Mark204]

The only issue I had using a shell holder and the "hammer" was I managed to deform the brass at the base........but it came out!

 

[lpreddick]

The Hornady cam lock puller worked best for me after I dropped my Hammer type in the trash can when it self destructed. You can easily adjust the collets camming force for just enough squeeze to pull the bullet without damaging it.......................... And it comes with DIRECTIONS

Absolutely! The Hornady collet puller is very easy to use and much less messy. You can pull bullet, resize neck and reseat bullet more into lands or for more jump.

 

[Chief 101]

I have a 6x6" piece of Fir next to my bench about bench height to wack mine on. Broke first one after a couple of uses...RCBS sent me another and its been in use over 40 years(been thru a couple of collets). I have 2 Collet pullers one a Forster and another that I can't recall the brand that work fine. Sometimes the hammer puller is the one that is best for the job...a piece of Denim inside to protect the bullets. I save powder and bullets when I can...

 

[spclark]

Piece of cast iron (I think; it's 70+ years old, 4x4x8", counterweight from an old wood-framed 8x10 enlarger I bought back ~ 1975) I use as an anvil for my puller. Sits on a 16x16x8 concrete block on the floor, convenient height when I'm decapping or pulling apart rounds.

Stuck a foam ear plug inna tube part of puller, helps keep bullets from contact with cast-in ridges down at the closed end.

Anxious to try that Hornady collet puller, got a bunch of stuff I know needs pulling but haven't wanted to risk busting second kinetic.

 

[Idaho-45]

I'm also on the Hornady Cam-Loc collet puller Band-Wagon. Easy to use, very little, if any bullet damage! I had several of the 'hammer-type' kinetic type, but the collet style is nicer for my uses! Idaho-45

 

[Hal]

It sometimes helps the bullets pull easier ,to run the ammo through the seater die and seat the bullet a little deeper, breaking the cold bond of long loaded ammo. This won't work with crimped ammo.

Hal

 

[onelastshot]

There's a knack to using a hammer styled puller, I think I've finally got it mastered. 3-4 sharp wacks at a 90 degree angle and they pop right out. The harder the surface the better, I use a tile floor.

 

[/VH]

Hallelujah!

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

If you must I suggest using standard shellholders instead of the supplied collet thingies.

Bill

Over the decades, I have read about a few events when the cartridge ignited while in the kinetic puller. I even participated in a thread about such an event, started by the person to whom it happened. In EVERY CASE of such ignition, the user had replaced the supplied collet with a standard shellholder. There is a reason the supplied collet is of that design; the cartridge cannot move side to side and there is nothing above the primer.