hornady camlock bullet puller

Field · August 30, 2009, 09:27 PM

tell me if im wrong but this thing doesnt work for small 9mm pistol cartridges does it...

D. Manley · August 30, 2009, 10:42 PM

Mine does. What collet are you using?

FrankenMauser · August 30, 2009, 11:51 PM

Works fine for me. Do you own one? Or are you questioning your own assumptions of how it is designed and operated?

Jim243 · August 31, 2009, 12:23 AM

Just pulled sixty 9mm in 20 min with mine.

Field · August 31, 2009, 01:29 AM

well you put the thing in one of those lock n load bushings and you have your bullet in the shell holder on your press but it doesnt seem like the cartridge is long enough for this thing to work

Field · August 31, 2009, 01:57 AM

umm do you need to buy the collet seperately? because mine didnt come with a collet. oh you need to get a collet for your specific caliber? no?

Sevens · August 31, 2009, 07:22 AM

Allright... let's hear it. What's the reason you've got to pull all these 9's?

HEY, I'm not immune. Yesterday I pulled about 60 rounds of .30 Carbine that I loaded last year... not because they were "bad" or unsafe, but simply because I had made too many of a too-light load. If it was just 9 or .38, I would have just popped them off... but the cost of the little 110 gr pills made it worth my while to pull them and re-use.

Confession time!

Field · August 31, 2009, 10:11 AM

well it was my first time using this new fancy Hornady LnL AP press and i had loaded up about 100 cartridges maybe less and went to test them out to make sure they werent goofy but then i found out for some reason a number of them that i shot didnt have any powder charge in them

so after getting a bullet stuck in my barrel, removing, shooting a bit more and then getting ANOTHER bullet stuck in my barrel i opted to NOT shoot the rest of them:barf:

dsv424 · August 31, 2009, 10:51 AM

First, you do have to purchase individual collets for the calibers you are pulling. Some collets are used for multiple bullets because the diameter is the same.
Also, you may be able to save from pulling them all by just weighing them and separating the light ones out. For instance, if you used 5 grains of powder all the empty ones should be 5 grains lighter.

**Unclenick** · August 31, 2009, 10:59 AM

5 grains is within combined variance for a lot of commercial brass and bullets. I don't know that weighing won't fool him if he isn't careful.

Field,

Are you saying you've got the collet but can't get the bullet to reach it? Have you got it as far into the bushing as it can go?

dsv424 · August 31, 2009, 11:44 AM

Ooops, didn't realize that Unclenick. Best to listen to Unclenick on any advise Field, he has helped me a bunch in the past..

islander · August 31, 2009, 02:48 PM

Field, based on your posts, you really aren't prepared to reload. If you don't have the ability to focus on what you're doing, to the point that several cartridges "had no powder in them", plus you had several squibs, you are likely to just as easily double or triple charge and then you'll be in real trouble. Sorry but somebody had to say this to you. I'm new to reloading and haven't earned the privilege of experience, but you need to approach reloading with a lot more attention and foolproof methods. Don't mean to ruffle any feathers here....

jal5 · September 1, 2009, 09:32 AM

I have to agree with Islander on this one-
how did those mistakes happen?
You need to step back and look at all the aspects of your reloading setup and practices to make sure it doesn't happen again.

For me reloading has to be an exact procedure, and its a rewarding and enjoyable pastime in its own right. But that being said I don't try to do it if I am tired, distracted, and not spot on. It is too important to do it haphazardly.

Just my 2 cents.

CrazyHorse89 · September 1, 2009, 09:59 AM

They Work great just take them outside and whack them on a small 4x4 board and they come right out.

Just be sure to get you the correct size shell holder and use it in place of the Universal one they give you. Works Perfect

August 30, 2009, 09:27 PM	#1
Field Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2009 Posts: 295	hornady camlock bullet puller tell me if im wrong but this thing doesnt work for small 9mm pistol cartridges does it...

August 30, 2009, 10:42 PM	#2
D. Manley Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2008 Posts: 299	Mine does. What collet are you using? __________________ *"Old School" ain't all bad...*

August 31, 2009, 07:22 AM	#7
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	confession time! Allright... let's hear it. What's the reason you've got to pull all these 9's? HEY, I'm not immune. Yesterday I pulled about 60 rounds of .30 Carbine that I loaded last year... not because they were "bad" or unsafe, but simply because I had made too many of a too-light load. If it was just 9 or .38, I would have just popped them off... but the cost of the little 110 gr pills made it worth my while to pull them and re-use. Confession time! __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

August 31, 2009, 10:59 AM	#10
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	5 grains is within combined variance for a lot of commercial brass and bullets. I don't know that weighing won't fool him if he isn't careful. Field, Are you saying you've got the collet but can't get the bullet to reach it? Have you got it as far into the bushing as it can go? __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

September 1, 2009, 09:32 AM	#13
jal5 Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 419	I have to agree with Islander on this one- how did those mistakes happen? You need to step back and look at all the aspects of your reloading setup and practices to make sure it doesn't happen again. For me reloading has to be an exact procedure, and its a rewarding and enjoyable pastime in its own right. But that being said I don't try to do it if I am tired, distracted, and not spot on. It is too important to do it haphazardly. Just my 2 cents. __________________ We live in the greatest country on Earth- always be thankful!

August 30, 2009, 11:51 PM	#3
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Works fine for me. Do you own one? Or are you questioning your own assumptions of how it is designed and operated?

August 31, 2009, 12:23 AM	#4
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	Just pulled sixty 9mm in 20 min with mine.

August 31, 2009, 01:29 AM	#5
Field Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2009 Posts: 295	well you put the thing in one of those lock n load bushings and you have your bullet in the shell holder on your press but it doesnt seem like the cartridge is long enough for this thing to work

August 31, 2009, 01:57 AM	#6
Field Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2009 Posts: 295	umm do you need to buy the collet seperately? because mine didnt come with a collet. oh you need to get a collet for your specific caliber? no?

August 31, 2009, 10:11 AM	#8
Field Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2009 Posts: 295	well it was my first time using this new fancy Hornady LnL AP press and i had loaded up about 100 cartridges maybe less and went to test them out to make sure they werent goofy but then i found out for some reason a number of them that i shot didnt have any powder charge in them so after getting a bullet stuck in my barrel, removing, shooting a bit more and then getting ANOTHER bullet stuck in my barrel i opted to NOT shoot the rest of them:barf:

August 31, 2009, 10:51 AM	#9
dsv424 Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 266	First, you do have to purchase individual collets for the calibers you are pulling. Some collets are used for multiple bullets because the diameter is the same. Also, you may be able to save from pulling them all by just weighing them and separating the light ones out. For instance, if you used 5 grains of powder all the empty ones should be 5 grains lighter.

August 31, 2009, 11:44 AM	#11
dsv424 Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 266	Ooops, didn't realize that Unclenick. Best to listen to Unclenick on any advise Field, he has helped me a bunch in the past..

August 31, 2009, 02:48 PM	#12
islander Member Join Date: July 30, 2009 Posts: 42	Field, based on your posts, you really aren't prepared to reload. If you don't have the ability to focus on what you're doing, to the point that several cartridges "had no powder in them", plus you had several squibs, you are likely to just as easily double or triple charge and then you'll be in real trouble. Sorry but somebody had to say this to you. I'm new to reloading and haven't earned the privilege of experience, but you need to approach reloading with a lot more attention and foolproof methods. Don't mean to ruffle any feathers here....

September 1, 2009, 09:59 AM	#14
CrazyHorse89 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 126	Try the Hammer style puller They Work great just take them outside and whack them on a small 4x4 board and they come right out. Just be sure to get you the correct size shell holder and use it in place of the Universal one they give you. Works Perfect