Kinetic Bullet Pullers

[Bob72]

Quick question: Can Kinetic bullet pullers safely be used to remove bullets from loaded rounds, powder, bullet, primers? I loaded some by accident under the COAL min. Not a lot, five. Can't think of a safe way to dispose of them. Don't want to throw them in a dumpster.

Next. If I can, can the shell casing w/primer be reused?
Many Thanks.

Oh, and Merry Christmas to all the great people on this board.

 

[nambu1]

I have used a RCBS kinetic puller for years. It will leave marks on lead bullets, not on jacketed ones. You will need to resize the neck, setting the bullet may have streched the neck. You can reuse everything, no waste.

 

[rcmodel]

Not only can they be used, but that is exactly what they are designed to be used for.

They can also be used to make your "too short" loads just right, if you stop pounding before the bullet comes clear out of the case.
Then just reseat them to the proper length this time.

rc

 

[esheato]

I would suggest this model: Quinetics Kinetic Bullet Puller.

The collet is separated on one side and allows the bullet and everything to fall out with only a quarter twist rather than completely removing the lock nut and the collet.

 

[squarles67]

Yes and Yes....do it all the time

Merry Christmas to you and yours also

 

[jcwit]

I would recommend the RCBS brand. They are guaranteed forever against breakage "forever", and believe me all brands do break in time.

BTW, use them as they come, and do not substitute the collets with shellholders, and keep the plastic cap hand tight.

 

[bergmen]

Yep, I have used mine for years for various reasons. I have about 200 under-loaded .45 ACP rounds that need disassembling that I have been putting off for months (not enough wheaties to cycle the action).

One hint: Put a piece of duct tape on the opening to keep powder bits from flying all over when the bullet pops loose. I dump the innards into a clean plastic one pound margerine container, then pour everything into a loading funnel over the powder container to separate out the powder.

I then separate the bullets from the brass, inspect and reuse accordingly.

Dan

 

[Odd Job]

Another vote for Quinetics

 

[NoAlibi]

jcwit: "I would recommend the RCBS brand. They are guaranteed forever against breakage "forever", and believe me all brands do break in time."

I can't speak for all brands, but I did have an RCBS bullet puller and it did break after a looong time and probably had some misuse thrown in.

I called RCBS and they replaced it without question. They didn't even ask for the broken one back! RCBS may be a little bit pricey, but it's hard to beat their customer service.....Doc

 

[Bob72]

Thanks to all who answered. Merry Christmas. Can now close this thread

 

[gamestalker]

They're great! I've used mine quite a few times and even though it is probably a good idea to resize the necks after pulling, I have not had problems just reseating without resizing.

One tip though, they work more efficiently if you them them on a steel or concrete surface, wood or other softer surfaces require a lot more strikes. I've even pulled roll crimped .357 mag. rounds with 3 or 4 strikes on a solild surface.

 

[jcwit]

I use the end grain of an old oak section of log, gives just alittle "give" but real close to concrete. Doesn't mar up the face of the hammer either which would create stress cracks.

 

[trapper500]

Ive used one for over 25 years now & love em they work saftely & no wasted commponets reuse them all win win

 

[jack44]

they RUIN lead bullets.

 

[hAkron]

If you have a lot to pull and you are not worried about saving the bullets, invest in one of the collet type pullers.

 

[Deavis]

Just one piece of advice from pulling plenty some ammo, throw away the collets that come with the puller and buy a cheap set of Lee shellholders. They'll never gall or come apart and work like a charm.

 

[beatledog7]

If all you need to do is fix a too-deep seating, a kinetic puller is the ticket. I've been able to use mine to incrementally work bullets out to the intended OAL without the need to take them completely out. If you do this just pay attention to the shank of the bullet that was inside the case mouth and it now exposed. If it's been significantly compressed, you could have accuracy or neck tension issues.

My puller is a Frankford Arsenal, and I've never had any problem with the collets. I've read there are safety issues with using regular shellholders but can't recall the details.

 

[THe Dove]

One thing I've found usefull is to hit it on a hockey puck. I can't remember where I got the hockey puck but it seams to be a real hard rubber type material and saves on the puller as well as the bench top.

The Dove

 

[dagger dog]

See if you can get the specs on the over all length, and buy the one that's longest.

The longer the handle the easier it works, also once you make your purchase, saw a
4X4" hard wood block and use that for the "anvil" for your "hammer".

I like to lay my anvil on the concrete floor of my basement, then pound away. Like the previous posts state get a catch can so you can reuse the components.

I've put a peice of styro or closed cell foam at the the bottom of the hammer to keep from breaking or deforming some of the plastic ballistic tip bullets, some of the lead soft point spitzers will deform a little.

But all the hammers work well, (even my cheapo Frankford Arsenal) to recover your components and it helps to alleviate the flustration of making the mistake.

 

[jcwit]

Just one piece of advice from pulling plenty some ammo, throw away the collets that come with the puller and buy a cheap set of Lee shellholders. They'll never gall or come apart and work like a charm.

Can cause a safety issue, you are dealing with loaded ammo, NO?

There is a reason the manufacturer supplies collets instead of a set of shell holders.

If perchance you have not had a problem using shellholders the key word is "YET".

And remember where that primer is pointed if something does happen using shellholders, bullets not a problem because of the laws of physics, b ut the primer cup is going flying for sure.

 

[thorn-]

Just one piece of advice from pulling plenty some ammo, throw away the collets that come with the puller and buy a cheap set of Lee shellholders. They'll never gall or come apart and work like a charm.

With respect, do NOT do this unless you enjoy tempting fate.

Collets leave the primer exposed, thus they cannot transfer any kinetic energy against the primer and cause explosion. Shell holders do not have that level of safety.

thorn

 

[dagger dog]

Yeah, the shell holder will also pull the rims off some rounds that have small rims and heavy crimps!

 

[Blue68f100]

You have your answer, but do as RC said. I have had to do this on some rounds that got set to deep. It still take a pretty good blow to move the bullet. I normally seperate the bullets from the powder as I go. Saves a little time. Cabella's Kinetic bullet puller also has a life time guarantee. Works just fine.

 

[rsrocket1]

They don't ruin the lead bullets I've pulled. Then again I don't put a heavy crimp into them either. The only problem I've ever had pulling bullets with it is on the Hornady 3005 .308 100g short jacketed bullet when I did put a light crimp on it. The lead sometimes popped out of the 1/4" jacket and it took another couple of whacks to get the jacket out. After reassembly, they still worked.

 

[NoAlibi]

A little help please.

This is the first I've heard of using Lee shell holders instead of the supplied collet for the kinetic puller. A shell holder has a hole in it so the depriming pin and the punched out primer can go through it. The shell holder should not be able to contact the primer.

Where is the problem then? Thanks.....Doc