Bullet Puller?

[IHFarmer07]

I really contemplated getting the PMA bullet pullers but they are a bit $$. Also Frankford Arsenal came out with one called the pile driver.
Has anyone used the pile driver?

 

[Muddyboots]

My Lyman inertia puller came with two different sized shellholders for standard and magnum so no issue there but I still prefer to use it to break neck tension then pull with RCBS collet. I like to get the pulled bullet as close to being like new as possible and this works for me. I haven't tried using the shell holder in the inertia puller, know about it but just haven't gotten around to it since I don't use the inertia to fully pull bullets.

The aspect overlooked is when you pull with the collet you have full control of the powder in the case and it is not being cross contaminated with anything still left i n the inertia puller. Some place foam at bottom to protect bullet tip but that is where powder can get wedged up. I like just taking the pulled brass case out of the shell holder and pour the powder out for reuse.

 

[demarpaint]

interesting concept. if not too much of a bother, could you send a photo of your homemade setup? I like the idea and

It does sound like an interesting idea.

 

[blitzfike]

Thanks for the replies. Just out of curiosity will RCBS collets work with a Forster standard bullet puller? I might be able to get RCBS collets from a friend.

the RCBS collets I have are longer than the Forster collets.

 

[Carey6880]

I have a Hornady and an RCBS. Hornady works great for everything except maybe 1 out of 5 .308 rounds. The RCBS has never failed me.

 

[Critter Picker]

I have had 3 different inertia type pullers and broke all 3 right where the handle connects. Bought a RCBS many years ago and never had a problem.

 

[turkeyguide]

Agree with 338 dude, I have been using a grip-n-pull for several years and it works extremely well.

 

[JarHeadTim]

I do not have the time to read through 5 pages of responses but would caution you on the grip
-n-pull

My experience with it is it damages the bullets. Not enough tension and you scrape the jacket of the bullet as it slips from the tool, enough force to hold the bullet and it crimps the bullet making indentions in them. I mandrel my brass and use a light kiss from a FCD so I have minimal neck tension for the record...

 

[corsteve]

wrote before on loads w/h1000 for a 140 gr berger in a 6.5 /wsm an what kind of primer

 

[lobo56]

I use the inertia puler with great results. However, I use very little tension on my bullets. As far as damage to the bullet tips...I glued a small piece of rubber to the bottom of the portion that catches the bullet when I whack it and I get a bullet with no damage to the tip.

I have to ask............what the heck is your avatar?

 

[birdiemc]

I have to ask............what the heck is your avatar?

Loos like 2 expanded bullets, and teeth, or maybe garlic cloves, but garlic would just be weird

 

[epoletna]

Lobo56

Looks like two elk's teeth and two recovered bullets.

 

[NielsC]

First off hello, it has been several years since I posted here. I started shooting and reloading again and have been out of the loop for quite a while. Boy have prices gone up! Anyway, I have a Forster Collet Bullet Puller. I am trying to source a few collets for it and I am having difficulty. I'd like to have collets for .22 cal, 6 mm, 6.5 mm and 7 mm, 30 cal I have. I was thinking of scrapping the idea and buying a Grip-N-Pull puller, but the reviews weren't impressive. I have an intertia puller, but like the collet pullers. Any help is appreciated, go easy it's my first time posting in a long time.

I have the Hornady Cam lock bullet puller and love it. I don't know what anyone would say negative about it. It is miles beyond the inertia types. I use it from 9mm to .270 and it works fine.

 

[Quarter Round]

Pick one from the following:
Plier type
Kinetic type, but use the shell holder if using an RCBS
The collet puller