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Posted: 8/30/2013 5:19:27 AM EDT
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I need to pul about 80 bullets, and know I'll need more in the future. I bought this:
http://www.basspro.com/Frankford-Arsenal-QuickNEZ-Impact-Bullet-Puller/product/10231136/ and it sucks. Either it doesnt hold the shell tight enough and it goes flyin with every other hit, or it crimps the shell where the collar splits, destroying the case. Needless to say it's going back. So what is a good bullet puller that wont destroy the case? thanks |
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WTF?
How are you getting the collets to damgage cases?  I've used a few variations of that puller for over 15 years and never came close to damaging a case?
You are putting the collet jaws just in front of the case rim right? The collets should be where the extractor groove in the brass is. Those pullers suck for 223 since the bullet is relatively light.. but for 30 cal and pistol, they work good. 
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I have the same one as well and it works great. I don't see how it could cause any kind of damage.
The only change I made to mine was to hold a piece of clear plastic wrap over the open end with a rubber band, to keep errant powder granules from flying out when the bullet pops loose. |
| I have this one from Hornady and don't have any complaints: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/810810/hornady-impact-bullet-puller |
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For that many rounds you should buy the right tool for the job. http://www.brownells.com/reloading/case-preparation/bullet-pullers/rcbs-bullet-puller-w-o-collet-prod34468.aspx and http://www.brownells.com/reloading/case-preparation/bullet-pullers/rcbs-bullet-puller-collet-prod33223.aspx |
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I have a didicated press on my bench for collet pulling bullets. 
I like to pull down bad ammo like XM193 or S&B, etc.... and use the new primed brass for good ammo. I had a few I needed to pull because the case was damaged during bullet seating. I bought the RCBS puller that goes into the press. You have to buy the collet for the size bullet you want to remove. It works like a charm. No marks left on the bullet. |
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I have that same puller...no issues pulling 9mm and .223 with it, I've only ever used it for a handful at a time but does the trick when I'm going to fast and flip primers or checking that I'm not over crimping plated 9mm bullets when adjusting dies.
For 80 though...press mounted puller might be worth your $ |
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I used a kinetic bullet puller the first time that I had to take apart a bullet, that was also the last time I used a kinetic bullet puller. Do yourself a favor and buy a RCBS collet bullet puller, it is a simple and painless way to pull apart bullets. Kinetics are fine for some rounds. As mentioned above... a .357 sucks because it's crimped to AVOID kintetic movement from the recoill of a revolver. |
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Here's a Pro Tip on kinetic pullers. Snug that collet up good & tight and hit them as close to perpendicular as you can on a concrete floor. Even on heavily crimped .357 mag loads two hits is all it takes. I laugh at folks who say they use a wood block as an impact surface.  |
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I laugh at folks who say they use a wood block as an impact surface. Must have a lot of time on their hands.
Cartridges are different though. I could get a 308 match load appart with a wood block probably... but a 55 gr FMJ with good neck tension? You better have a LOT OF BLOCKS and a lot of patience! |
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I use a RCBS Collet bullet puller for when I need to pull a bunch of bullets. RCBS Collet Bullet Puller
Works like a champ. |
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Quoted: For that many rounds you should buy the right tool for the job. http://www.brownells.com/reloading/case-preparation/bullet-pullers/rcbs-bullet-puller-w-o-collet-prod34468.aspx and http://www.brownells.com/reloading/case-preparation/bullet-pullers/rcbs-bullet-puller-collet-prod33223.aspx This is the only way to go IMO if you're doing more than a few rounds.
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I have the Hornady cam-lock puller, and it is fantastic. Quoted:
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The kinetic pullers work for 1 or 2 in a pinch. For lots of pulls like you are doing, invest in the Hornady Cam-Lock puller. Makes this much easier. I have the Hornady cam-lock puller, and it is fantastic. I also works great |
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I almost bought the Cam-Lock, but I think the reviews were more favorable on the Collet at that time... not BAD for the Cam lock by any means.
Will the cam lock pull really tight bullets like some of this import 223? With the Collet you can tighten the unit down more or less depending on what ammo you're pulling. |
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Quoted: I'm clearly an idiot and dont know what I'm doing. I did figure it out after reading all this. It's time for me to look around for a reloading class. Reloading class, or read the info at the top of this page. Or get a copy of "ABC's of Reloading". Any store or site that sells reloading equipment will have one. About $20. |
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Here's a Pro Tip on kinetic pullers. Snug that collet up good & tight and hit them as close to perpendicular as you can on a concrete floor. Even on heavily crimped .357 mag loads two hits is all it takes. I laugh at folks who say they use a wood block as an impact surface.
+1 never had a prob w\mine. thought it would've broke,years ago, still going strong. clown |
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I use a wood block, as concrete seems to cause to much bounce. I can typically get a bullet out with the wood bloc much faster than on concrete. I can't see how a wood block is better than concrete. I reload in the basement and only recall once or twice needing more than one smack on the floor. |
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I hit the concrete with mine, cause it works better. The secret with a kinetic puller is to snap your wrist just as the puller strikes the concrete. No bounce, rare to have to hit more than twice.  If you get a collet puller, the Hornady is the better puller. Just easier to use and easier on the hands.
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Quoted: I'm clearly an idiot and dont know what I'm doing. I did figure it out after reading all this. It's time for me to look around for a reloading class. Its good you did, I love my kinetic bullet puller, it never damages the bullet or cases, I have a collet puller and it buggers the heck out of the bullets, I really don't like it. |
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Quoted: Can a collet puller be used for lead .40 boolits? You need a full caliber portion of the bullet above the case mouth so collet can grab on to. Like a RN pistol bullet for example, nothing to grab to. Need an inertial puller here.
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