Bullet damage question

Lococop · May 30, 2010, 02:04 PM

Being somewhat new to reloading, I pulled a few bullets from casings that come to find out, did not have the correct charge. So in the process, I scratched or nicked the bullet when I pulled it out (not too bad). Can I reload the same bullet and use it. Will it have any negative effects upon firing?

ScottRiqui · May 30, 2010, 02:22 PM

As long as they're not deformed, scratches/nicks shouldn't hurt anything. They might not be the most accurate at long range but they should shoot fine.

I'm assuming you pulled them with a kinetic bullet puller or something else designed for the purpose? If the scratches/nicks are from a pair of Vise-Grip pliers, then ignore everything I said and toss them.

Lococop · May 30, 2010, 03:03 PM

It's funny you stipulated that. Yes pliers were used. Not by me ofcourse. I have a bullet puller

The bullets do not seem to be deformed. Just minor scratches and nicks. Why toss them? Curious.

ScottRiqui · May 30, 2010, 03:12 PM

I was just giving you a hard time - even light plier marks shouldn't be a problem. For the very first bullets I pulled, I used pliers and the bullets were decidely *not* suitable for re-use. The plier teeth had actually cut through the plating on the bullet.

Lococop · May 30, 2010, 03:18 PM

That's good to hear. I'll just tell my buddy he can go and shoot those rounds and have fun. I appreciate the insight. I'll tell him to invest in a bullet puller

May 30, 2010, 02:04 PM	#1
Lococop Member Join Date: May 28, 2010 Location: Miramar, Florida Posts: 28	Bullet damage question Being somewhat new to reloading, I pulled a few bullets from casings that come to find out, did not have the correct charge. So in the process, I scratched or nicked the bullet when I pulled it out (not too bad). Can I reload the same bullet and use it. Will it have any negative effects upon firing? __________________ *Monthly Quote, "Chance Favors the Prepared Mind"*

May 30, 2010, 03:03 PM	#3
Lococop Member Join Date: May 28, 2010 Location: Miramar, Florida Posts: 28	It's funny you stipulated that. Yes pliers were used. Not by me ofcourse. I have a bullet puller The bullets do not seem to be deformed. Just minor scratches and nicks. Why toss them? Curious. __________________ *Monthly Quote, "Chance Favors the Prepared Mind"*

May 30, 2010, 03:18 PM	#5
Lococop Member Join Date: May 28, 2010 Location: Miramar, Florida Posts: 28	That's good to hear. I'll just tell my buddy he can go and shoot those rounds and have fun. I appreciate the insight. I'll tell him to invest in a bullet puller __________________ *Monthly Quote, "Chance Favors the Prepared Mind"*

May 30, 2010, 02:22 PM	#2
ScottRiqui Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,905	As long as they're not deformed, scratches/nicks shouldn't hurt anything. They might not be the most accurate at long range but they should shoot fine. I'm assuming you pulled them with a kinetic bullet puller or something else designed for the purpose? If the scratches/nicks are from a pair of Vise-Grip pliers, then ignore everything I said and toss them.

May 30, 2010, 03:12 PM	#4
ScottRiqui Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,905	I was just giving you a hard time - even light plier marks shouldn't be a problem. For the very first bullets I pulled, I used pliers and the bullets were decidely not suitable for re-use. The plier teeth had actually cut through the plating on the bullet.