Mikelindsey Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 What is the best bullet puller? I have the plastic Dillon one but with .45 cal it really stretches the collier out and the whole case goes flying out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tohm Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 If you want to reuse the bullets, I bought a Forester collet type and set it up in an inexpensive Lee $15 single stage on corner of my bench. It is quick and easy. No pounding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 hornady makes a really nice and simple collet type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james5m Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 hornady makes a really nice and simple collet type. I like mine,,Works very well when setup correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glc Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 hornady makes a really nice and simple collet type. I like mine,,Works very well when setup correctly. I use this one too. Works very well. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick45Colt Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I have tried on several occasions to use a collet type and I just can not seem to get to work! For pistol caliber's I use a kinetic bullet puller and for rifle calibers I use my press and a pair of side cuts! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anm2_man Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Yep - That is what this little guy is for: And it uses the Forester collet puller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punxsutawn Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Noticed this a couple weeks ago and looks pretty interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_P Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I like the hornady collet style puller. I have had 2 batches of about 200rds each that I needed to disassemble for various reasons. I did the first batch with an RCBS hammer, and man was that a chore. I did the 2nd batch with the collet style puller and it went so much easier and faster. Good luck, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Looking Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 i have a hornady cam lock bullet puller and its awesome. just dont use it on lead or moly, the collet bites through the lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Hornady cam lock bullet puller is my go to puller if I have lots to pull down. RCBS hammer puller for a small amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash66 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) I have tried on several occasions to use a collet type and I just can not seem to get to work! For pistol caliber's I use a kinetic bullet puller and for rifle calibers I use my press and a pair of side cuts! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD You use the upward stroke of the press to bring the cartridge in contact with the collet. Ease your bullet into the collet and then tighten down on the bullet. Then use the downward stroke of the press to pull the case away from the bullet that is locked into the collet. After the bullet is pull loosen the collet and the bullet should fall out. Easy. After you get the hang of it you should be able to do 8-10 per minute. Edited August 2, 2013 by Flash66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShepJim Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I'm a newbie to reloading so please pardon me if this is an ignorant comment and question. I'm loading .45 ACP LSWC's and I'm guessing that that there is not enough of the full diameter part of the bullet exposed above case mouth to use either a collet puller or the Grip-N-Pull (video above). So, is a kinetic / hammer puller the only option for me? The bullet in the pictured load is actually seated a little higher than I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.343 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 You can use a regular shell holder with kinetic bullet pullers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyPotty Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I use the RCBS collet puller for most of my pulls. Works good and its so much easier to use then the hammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyPotty Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I'm a newbie to reloading so please pardon me if this is an ignorant comment and question. I'm loading .45 ACP LSWC's and I'm guessing that that there is not enough of the full diameter part of the bullet exposed above case mouth to use either a collet puller or the Grip-N-Pull (video above). So, is a kinetic / hammer puller the only option for me? The bullet in the pictured load is actually seated a little higher than I like. how many do you have to pull? If its just a few a hammer will do, if you have a bunch to pull, I would try to find a collet puller that would fit the taper section on the bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShepJim Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 ...<snip>...how many do you have to pull? If its just a few a hammer will do, if you have a bunch to pull, I would try to find a collet puller that would fit the taper section on the bullet. I've just been gearing up. After I ordered my press I put together a short list of the bits of gear that I MUST HAVE to safely start making some ammunition. I had decided that, especially being a newbie, I might likely find myself in a situation where I'd need to UNload a cartridge. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cautery Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Noticed this a couple weeks ago and looks pretty interesting. Man, I've never seen that before... I gotta get a set of those... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyPotty Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) That's nice because of the different calibers in one tool. The pistol looks like it would be a pain, but pretty fast for rifle. But a collect puller will be faster if you have lots of bullets to pull. Edited August 17, 2013 by ScottyPotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cautery Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 That's nice because of the different calibers in one tool. The pistol looks like it would be a pain, but pretty fast for rifle. But a collect puller will be faster if you have lots of bullets to pull. Awww, heck.... Now I don't know which way to go... Not sure that it'd be all that much faster that the GRIP-N-PULL, but it's cheaper for me since I only have to buy the collets I need... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyPotty Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 For what's it worth I'm very happy with the collect puller. I'd get another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelindsey Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Where do you buy the collets. Found the hornady puller but no collets listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingrhino Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I use the Dillon kinetic puller with no problems. I pull more 45's than anything else, primarily lead 200gr SWC but I've used it to pull 9mm, 38/357, 40 and .223. I've had it for a LONG LONG time and it is still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastiff Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 If you don't have a lot of pulling to do, the hammers work fine, although I'm not thrilled with the rubber O-rings that hold the collet pieces together. For volume, I am going to look at the other ones suggested in the thread. Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastiff Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Just type in collets in Sinclair search field. Or any other online seller I suppose... Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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