Once pulled bullets

Dan44149 · December 2, 2011, 02:38 PM

I found what appears to be a great deal on some 9mm bullets. They are marked as once pulled, never fired, not deformed, and minor surface scratches.

What are ya'lls opinions on reloading these?

serf 'rett · December 2, 2011, 03:09 PM

I'd try to make sure they are 9mm - measure and weigh.

Then establish the bullet profile will work in your pistol(s). I was trying a new 124 grain hollow back flat point 9mm bullet recently and found that it's particular profile was causing it to seat against the lands in one of my pistols at my "normal" COAL.

**Unclenick** · December 2, 2011, 03:24 PM

They're usually military bullets pulled when demilitarizing ammunition. The pulling process has the potential to alter the shape, and it's been done better by some outfits than by others. I suggest you buy a sample and try them if you don't mind military ball ammunition accuracy. Probably be fine on steel plates, but don't expect to win any conventional pistol bullseye matches with them.

Regarding shape, most every bullet shape has its own COL range for best performance and function. Just part of the fun of reloading.

chris in va · December 2, 2011, 04:26 PM

I'm sure they are just fine if you want to sling them downrange.

Dan44149 · December 2, 2011, 04:41 PM

Thanks guys... they are on Widener's website... $89/1000... but after looking a little closer I can get their new competition bullets for a few bucks more per 1000...

jepp2 · December 2, 2011, 07:05 PM

I don't know the quantity you want to buy, but have you checked out Montana Gold?

You can get them shipped for $80 per hundred, if you buy a case.

rg1 · December 2, 2011, 08:18 PM

They will be fine. They are usually pulled with the "hammer" type puller and will have minor scrape marks from slipping out of the brass. They will have from very light to heavy crimp marks which may or may not line up with your case mouths. They will shoot and load fine and are not a bad price.

boostedtt91 · December 5, 2011, 08:46 PM

i bought a couple hundred pulled .308 tracers and they all shoot fine. Just make sure you weigh them all before you load them cause especially if they are military bullets, they aren't all gonna be the same weight. Its not gonna be a big difference, but there is variation from one to one. Better to be safe than sorry

December 2, 2011, 02:38 PM	#1
Dan44149 Member Join Date: December 1, 2011 Location: Strongsville, OH Posts: 55	Once pulled bullets I found what appears to be a great deal on some 9mm bullets. They are marked as once pulled, never fired, not deformed, and minor surface scratches. What are ya'lls opinions on reloading these?

December 2, 2011, 03:09 PM	#2
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 1,569	I'd try to make sure they are 9mm - measure and weigh. Then establish the bullet profile will work in your pistol(s). I was trying a new 124 grain hollow back flat point 9mm bullet recently and found that it's particular profile was causing it to seat against the lands in one of my pistols at my "normal" COAL. __________________ A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on my part.

December 2, 2011, 03:24 PM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	They're usually military bullets pulled when demilitarizing ammunition. The pulling process has the potential to alter the shape, and it's been done better by some outfits than by others. I suggest you buy a sample and try them if you don't mind military ball ammunition accuracy. Probably be fine on steel plates, but don't expect to win any conventional pistol bullseye matches with them. Regarding shape, most every bullet shape has its own COL range for best performance and function. Just part of the fun of reloading. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

December 2, 2011, 04:26 PM	#4
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I'm sure they are just fine if you want to sling them downrange.

December 2, 2011, 04:41 PM	#5
Dan44149 Member Join Date: December 1, 2011 Location: Strongsville, OH Posts: 55	Thanks guys... they are on Widener's website... $89/1000... but after looking a little closer I can get their new competition bullets for a few bucks more per 1000...

December 2, 2011, 07:05 PM	#6
jepp2 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,476	I don't know the quantity you want to buy, but have you checked out Montana Gold? You can get them shipped for $80 per hundred, if you buy a case.

December 2, 2011, 08:18 PM	#7
rg1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2001 Posts: 1,125	They will be fine. They are usually pulled with the "hammer" type puller and will have minor scrape marks from slipping out of the brass. They will have from very light to heavy crimp marks which may or may not line up with your case mouths. They will shoot and load fine and are not a bad price.

December 5, 2011, 08:46 PM	#8
boostedtt91 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2011 Location: Danville, Pa Posts: 520	i bought a couple hundred pulled .308 tracers and they all shoot fine. Just make sure you weigh them all before you load them cause especially if they are military bullets, they aren't all gonna be the same weight. Its not gonna be a big difference, but there is variation from one to one. Better to be safe than sorry