burket Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I am currently using a kinetic hammer to remove bullets from casings. I am considering the Hornady Cam-Lock bullet puller. If I do get one (with the proper collets - 9mm & 40S&W), will I be able to mount it in station 1 (really any station) on the Dillon 550? (The Dillon is brand new - just started this year) Or do I need to consider a completely separate 1 stage reloading press? I guess another question would be which Collet bullet puller I should really be looking at? The Hornady seemed to be what I thought I needed. Thanks for any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Your 550 is perfectly fine to use. And the Hornady is the best puller available. IMO. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Dillon 550 only has 4 positions. Don't think mounting a bullet puller on it would be a good idea. Position 1: Resize/deprime/prime Position 2: Case bell/Powder drop Position 3: Bullet Seat Position 4: Crimp Only way would be to get a seat/crimp die freeing up slot 4. But then why would you want t bullet puller always on 4? Go with a single stage if you go that route. Different process = different tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKAVELI Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Oooooooooor, just stick with the dillon bullet puller! The550 is an easy set up to dial in, unless you plan on making a mistake one two many?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Dillon 550 only has 4 positions. Don't think mounting a bullet puller on it would be a good idea. Position 1: Resize/deprime/prime Position 2: Case bell/Powder drop Position 3: Bullet Seat Position 4: Crimp Only way would be to get a seat/crimp die freeing up slot 4. But then why would you want t bullet puller always on 4? Go with a single stage if you go that route. Different process = different tool. I may very well be mistaken but I believe the OP didn't intend to incorporate the puller into the loading process and giving up a position in doing so. Can the 550 be used...yes. Is the Hornady puller a good one ...yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Single stage press is the way to go if you have one handy. If not, a spare toolhead and your 550 will be just fine. And yes, the Hornady is one of the best and most popular collet-style pullers around right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Dillon 550 only has 4 positions. Don't think mounting a bullet puller on it would be a good idea. Position 1: Resize/deprime/prime Position 2: Case bell/Powder drop Position 3: Bullet Seat Position 4: Crimp Only way would be to get a seat/crimp die freeing up slot 4. But then why would you want t bullet puller always on 4? Go with a single stage if you go that route. Different process = different tool. I may very well be mistaken but I believe the OP didn't intend to incorporate the puller into the loading process and giving up a position in doing so. Can the 550 be used...yes. Is the Hornady puller a good one ...yes. yea...I guess if he had a spare 550 or another tool head to use, then absolutely...the 550 will work. I got confused reading and thought he wanted it mounted while reloading. Thanks for putting me on the right track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyNo! Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I have a spare toolhead on my 650 that I have a puller mounted on - same should work with a 550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I have one and use it on my 550 with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalguy Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I have the Hornady puller, and it works really well.....when you make a mistake!!! I put mine in one of my old single stage presses... You may want to pick one up, they can be had for very reasonable.------Metalguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n517rv Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I am currently using a kinetic hammer to remove bullets from casings. I am considering the Hornady Cam-Lock bullet puller. If I do get one (with the proper collets - 9mm & 40S&W), will I be able to mount it in station 1 (really any station) on the Dillon 550? (The Dillon is brand new - just started this year) Or do I need to consider a completely separate 1 stage reloading press? I guess another question would be which Collet bullet puller I should really be looking at? The Hornady seemed to be what I thought I needed. Thanks for any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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noylj Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Every reloader should have a Lee Reloading Press (the little $30 one) for these types of operations. I could live without, but for the money--why would I? I had wondered also how well the Hornady collet bullet puller worked on pistol rounds (never having used one or seen one "in person"). The kinetic always screws up the base of bullets in my experience and, with the cost of bullets, I hate throwing them away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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