[LarrysGrip]

Got a lot of bullets to pull. I've tried the plastic hammer inertia type and have 3 broken pullers. RCBS will replace the broken parts but it is very slow work. Company said that people that pull down lots of ammo buy these by the "bushel." That would not be cheap. How could one sell at a profit pull down components with time and overhead like that?

I learned that RCBS has a bullet puller that one puts in a straight press. I believe it's part #4440 and works faster but may marr the bullet. Do you have experience with this?

If I'm planning to reload the projectiles to shoot wouldn't marred bullets perform with less accuracy?

What suggestions do you have for pulling down hundreds of rounds? Thanks.

 

[m1aman]

marred bullets could produce less accuracy. but not in a way that would affect hunting or target shooting. competition may be a another matter

also fwiw there are other various pullers out there you can use in your press. i only have experience with the hornady one and it works well.

i think they gave you a line of fecal matter when they say people buy a bunch of inertia pullers to pull a lot of bullets. that would be a huge waste of money if you are breaking them. you have the right idea with getting the rcbs part.

i have bought lots of pulled .223 right here on gunboards. they usually have marks you can see but can't usually feel. if you take your time the marks will be cosmetic for the most part. BUT you didn't state what type of bullet you are pulling! it could make a difference. i have had trouble pulling .30-30 without leaving some slight damage. again, nothing that would affect hunting at .30-30 ranges.

 

[RU shooter]

Here a recent thread on the subject.

http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=61974

Tim

 

[LarrysGrip]

You are a great friend. Just the wisdom needed for pulling bullets and reloading. Thanks a million!

 

[HerrMesser]

Midway USA has their RCBS bullet puller and collets on sale for the month of december.

Rad

 

[LarrysGrip]

Thanks, I'm ordering.

 

[creepiE]

I bought mine from Cabelas. I applied for the Visa card, and got $20 off the purchase. paid the card off, closed the account, and threw it away.

 

[LarrysGrip]

I bought mine from Cabelas. I applied for the Visa card, and got $20 off the purchase. paid the card off, closed the account, and threw it away.

Those "come ons" get a lot of folks hooked into high interest credit card debt. Glad you made a wise decision. i did that too with another firm and got the savings. Not many folks have the discipline to cut up the card!

I do business with Graf & Sons as most things I buy are cheaper there. MidWay is great, and their standard delivery "feels" like it's almost like "next day" which is saying alot from 1/2 way across the country. MidSouth are often best on bullets, and Natchez had a great deal on a RCBS ChargeMaster powder dispenser. I can often get the Weidner's powder deal if I can get there over the mountains. My club gets supplies ordered from Gamaliell Shooting Supplies and members can skip shipping and haz mat fees in the bundle. It pays to shop the best.

It depends on the deal, service, and non-shipping charges as to what works out best for each one. Now you know some of Larry's "secrets" too. Thanks for sharing.

 

[1861Sniper]

I have used a "HammerType" Inertia puller with fair results at best but recently after trying to pull some Euro Mil-surp I got tired of WHACKING! I bought a Forstner puller that screws right into my Lee Press and with a 1/4 turn of the clamp have pulled plenty of bullets with only 1 bullet damaged and that was one of the first ones.... It does take different collets for different bullets but the 30 cal I bought fits ALL 7.62x25, 7.62x54, 7.62x39 , 30 m1, & 308 pistol & rifle which is 90% of my cartridge guns.. What I would call one great deal! Just let the leverage of the press do the work & no more banging to drive the wife, the dog, & me nuts..!! (Just remember to pull up, not press down ...
"DOC"

 

[cosmoline 1]

LarrysGrip, if your breaking them
I suspect heavily crimped bullets.Try pushing them down in a seating die first to break the crimp, then the hammer method should be alot easier!I learned that the hardway w/some 7.62x54r

 

[LarrysGrip]

Thanks everyone for the helpful tips. I got the goods in and should be set up pretty quick. Happy New Year!

 

[BigJakeJ1s]

For those that have Forster co-ax presses, the Hornady collet puller will work, but the screw-type collet pullers from RCBS and even Forster (go figure) will not, since there is nothing to stop the puller from spinning in the slot when you try to grab and release the bullet. Forster used to make (maybe still does) caliber specific pullers that will work in their co-ax press (I think they were called "Superfast" bullet pullers. These are handy if available in your caliber, and a little faster since the next cartridge automatically ejects the previously pulled bullet.

For the last year or so, the Hornady puller has had a lock ring on the adjustment screw, so once it is adjusted properly, it stays that way, and all you have to do is flip the lever up and down to grab and release the bullet.

Andy

 

[panrobercik]

Another vote for Hornady CamLock.

 

[Ordtech]

I use the mallet type since I pull so few. Instead of the wacky three peice inserts I use a case appropriate shellholder to hold the case. The cap has a hole that fits shellholders perfectly when screwed down. Three taps rather than one big wham and I've never broken it with any sealed and crimped surplus ammo or any type crimp on the cases. Done this for years, pulled a few hundred surplus. Of course, I never screw up a load, I just change my mind about the powder!