Pulled bullets ?

[blacknwhite]

Do bullets have any accuracy problems after being pulled and re reloaded? I wasnt sure if it damages them in any way?

 

[tenring]

I tear loads apart frequently and have not seen any accuracy problems with re-seated bullets. However - - do not damage the base of a bullet. Doing so will definitely affect its gyroscopic stability.

 

[JHardy]

Tenring:

I agree 100% about no damage to the base of the bullets. In fact, I have to pull some 7mm bullets without damage. What is the best bullet puller? The old hammer type or something like the Hornady etc?

Thanks,
Jim Hardy

 

[Preacher]

You can pinch the nose with a pair of pliers and they will still go into the group, but don't dare to let a small scratch get on the heel, or all bets are off......
The collet type of pullers do very little damage to a bullet, and it's no problem reloading them.
I never cared for the hammer it out inertia pullers......

 

[chris308]

A number of years ago I was taking apart some 7 mag cases with an inertia puller and had the primer go off. THANK GOD that's all that went off. That thing went in the trash...!!!!

 

[Winchester69]

The Forster and Hornady collet-type pullers are both excellent.

If you're not pulling batches of bullets, a pair of end-cutter pliers with padding around the bullet works very well. Put the loaded cartridge into the press's shellholder, and extend the ram and cartridge through the die-hole. Place the pliers on the bullet and lower the ram.
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