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creophus
10-17-2008, 07:54 AM
Need to pull some bullets. What do you guys recommend? I have some 308 rounds that need to be dismantled. I don't want to damage the bullets (Sierra Matchkings).
AdamN
10-17-2008, 08:27 AM
The hammer type is probably your best bet for not damaging the bullets, how many??
creophus
10-17-2008, 08:29 AM
About 150. Any brand more sturdy than the rest?
freakshow10mm
10-17-2008, 08:33 AM
Hornady collet.
creophus
10-17-2008, 08:33 AM
Hornady collet.Won't that damage the bullet?
nitesite
10-17-2008, 08:39 AM
Won't that damage the bullet?

I have the Hornady Collet Puller. Damn good tool, IMHO.

If you set it up correctly, it is not only incredibly fast and easy but leaves no damage. Plus no powder spill.
creophus
10-17-2008, 08:48 AM
I have the Hornady Collet Puller. Damn good tool, IMHO.

If you set it up correctly, it is not only incredibly fast and easy but leaves no damage. Plus no powder spill.
And if I DON"T set it up correctly?
freakshow10mm
10-17-2008, 08:59 AM
Then you might get scratch marks. Set it for the tension that will just grab the bullet. I've pulled hundreds and only scratched a few of them.
4eyes
10-17-2008, 10:17 AM
About $10 for a kinetic hammer and put an ear plug in the bottom. Pristine bullets.
Pitmaster
10-17-2008, 10:59 AM
I use an RCBS kinetic hammer. I've got three different hammers and the larger the better. I would also get a few extra o-rings to hold the collet together in case you lose or break it. Smack on concrete for best results.
New
10-17-2008, 11:15 AM
I would go with a collet puller if you are pulling Game Kings. The exposed lead seems to be very soft, and a kinetic type will most likely deform them. Heck, when I accidentally drop one while loading game kings, I deform the exposed lead.
MullahElRon
10-17-2008, 11:16 AM
About $10 for a kinetic hammer and put an ear plug in the bottom. Pristine bullets.And muffs for you.

What you got? Some Poonjab Poopers or Chilean 'Sploders?

ETA: Oh Sierra handloads. Dahyum, I was all worked up over the thought of bad .308, thought you might even have some TZ80 Splitters.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/rkba2da/rifle%20pics/BlownFAL1.jpg
alank2
10-18-2008, 05:42 PM
Hi,

I've got the Hornady, and I've pulled some rounds before. It works quite well on most bullets, but I've had some where it just doesn't want to grab them right. If you have any decent quantity, you will want a collet style puller.

Good luck,

Alan
BigDog[RE]
10-19-2008, 09:54 AM
I use an RCBS kinetic hammer. I've got three different hammers and the larger the better. I would also get a few extra o-rings to hold the collet together in case you lose or break it. Smack on concrete for best results.


Instead of the oring and collet, you can use the apropriate shellholder. As I don't have a single stage, this is the only use I have found for the shellholders :biggrinjester:
Brass Nazi
10-19-2008, 10:11 AM
I have this machine that you load the cartridge into. You then pull a trigger and voilą the bullet and the case are no longer intact!
Rollis
10-19-2008, 10:37 AM
+1 on the shell holder.
Charly
10-20-2008, 04:39 AM
I have the Hornady Collet Puller. Damn good tool, IMHO.

If you set it up correctly, it is not only incredibly fast and easy but leaves no damage. Plus no powder spill.

+1

I also am using that tool.

Pulled already different calibers with it. Does the work fast !
creophus
10-20-2008, 06:42 AM
I have this machine that you load the cartridge into. You then pull a trigger and voilą the bullet and the case are no longer intact!Yeah I have a similar machine. However when dealing with someone else's reloads and they tell you, "...these aren't safe to shoot..." I'd be concerned that my "machine" would no longer be intact should I follow your advise.
:)

BTW I found a Frankford Arsenal hammer puller. Wish me luck!!