Best way to pull bullets?

AzShooter · October 23, 2016, 03:17 AM

I had a problem last week when loading my 9 mm. I'm sure I had a double charge but can't figure out what case it is. Weighing is no answer because there is that much difference in the weight of the bullets or the cases to be sure.

Is the Kinetic bullet puller or the Collet puller better?

I need to go through 200 rounds to be sure.

ligonierbill · October 23, 2016, 05:47 AM

Collet. I've used one in my Rockchucker for several years. Particularly when you have a lot of rounds to process.

Emerson Biggies · October 23, 2016, 10:25 AM

Good luck with the collet. It may work fine as little to no crimp is my normal loading. The collet, however, may not get a good grip on the bullet due to the curved ogive being the only surface to grab onto. If that is the case, try the impact puller.

rebs · October 23, 2016, 10:35 AM

I use a collet puller for rifle and an impact for pistol

T. O'Heir · October 23, 2016, 11:33 AM

Partial to kinetic pullers myself. No damage to the bullet. Best to bash 'em on a big rock(preferably granite about the size of a half Honeydew or the like melon) over anything else. Unless you have an anvil. Wood and even concrete are too soft. As daft as that sounds.

rebs · October 24, 2016, 06:01 AM

I use my bench mounted vice to pound on.

FiveInADime · October 25, 2016, 11:36 AM

I tried Hornady collet pulleys. It's fidgety to get the bullet pulled with no damage.

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50 shooter · October 25, 2016, 12:06 PM

A good trick on stubborn bullets is to seat them a little deeper and then use a collet or impact puller to get them out. This works well on surplus also as the sealant around the bullets can be a PITA to get unstuck from.

Either way will work and as long as you don't get in a hurry, there won't be any damage to the bullet.

weaselfire · October 29, 2016, 02:33 PM

Impact puller whacked on the anvil of my vise. Saves every component.

Jeff

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October 23, 2016, 03:17 AM	#1
AzShooter Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Surprise, Az. Posts: 766	Best way to pull bullets? I had a problem last week when loading my 9 mm. I'm sure I had a double charge but can't figure out what case it is. Weighing is no answer because there is that much difference in the weight of the bullets or the cases to be sure. Is the Kinetic bullet puller or the Collet puller better? I need to go through 200 rounds to be sure.

October 23, 2016, 10:25 AM	#3
Emerson Biggies Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2014 Posts: 163	Good luck with the collet. It may work fine as little to no crimp is my normal loading. The collet, however, may not get a good grip on the bullet due to the curved ogive being the only surface to grab onto. If that is the case, try the impact puller. __________________ Keep your guns clean.... the kids may put them in their mouths!

October 23, 2016, 11:33 AM	#5
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Partial to kinetic pullers myself. No damage to the bullet. Best to bash 'em on a big rock(preferably granite about the size of a half Honeydew or the like melon) over anything else. Unless you have an anvil. Wood and even concrete are too soft. As daft as that sounds. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

October 25, 2016, 12:06 PM	#8
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	A good trick on stubborn bullets is to seat them a little deeper and then use a collet or impact puller to get them out. This works well on surplus also as the sealant around the bullets can be a PITA to get unstuck from. Either way will work and as long as you don't get in a hurry, there won't be any damage to the bullet. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

October 23, 2016, 05:47 AM	#2
ligonierbill Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2007 Posts: 2,456	Collet. I've used one in my Rockchucker for several years. Particularly when you have a lot of rounds to process.

October 23, 2016, 10:35 AM	#4
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	I use a collet puller for rifle and an impact for pistol

October 24, 2016, 06:01 AM	#6
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	I use my bench mounted vice to pound on.

October 25, 2016, 11:36 AM	#7
FiveInADime Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2012 Posts: 607	I tried Hornady collet pulleys. It's fidgety to get the bullet pulled with no damage. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

October 29, 2016, 02:33 PM	#9
weaselfire Member Join Date: January 12, 2013 Posts: 88	Impact puller whacked on the anvil of my vise. Saves every component. Jeff Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk