geneinnc Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I have always been paranoid when pulling. I had hoped the plastic would not be strong enough to allow pressure enough for what happened to you. I'm glad you were not injured.Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4n2t0 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 19 hours ago, m700 said: So its ok to throw live ammo in the trash?(not being argumentative really want to know) That's not what I would consider "best practice", many ranges have live ammo disposal bins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, 4n2t0 said: That's not what I would consider "best practice", many ranges have live ammo disposal bins. To be safer (I don't think there's any reason to, but) soak the rounds in oil for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m700 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I never have, I was just curious. I just hammer them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigbrother Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I used to wonder about a misfire detonating when I dropped it on the ground. Then I had a misfire in a 500 S&W. As the cartridge was falling (in slow motion), I realized it might have been better to step off the concrete first so it would land on dirt, but it would probably be ok. I was wrong and it made the usual very loud bang. Nothing touched me but I searched everywhere for remnants. I expected the bullet to be laying nearby but nothing. No brass, no bullet and no un-burnt powder. Now I know. On a totally unrelated note, I used to wonder if I could get a blowout on a tire that wasn't mounted on a vehicle..., now I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4n2t0 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 The cartridge wasn't being supported so it should have just popped the bullet out of the brass. I'm not sure why you didn't find anything, weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssanders224 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, 4n2t0 said: The cartridge wasn't being supported so it should have just popped the bullet out of the brass. I'm not sure why you didn't find anything, weird. While in theory you are correct, that's not usually how it happens in real life. Cases shred, primer is sometimes ejected, projectile can be tossed a good distance. I've seen pieces from a .40 s&w case impale themselves into a HDPE container a couple of feet away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4n2t0 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Ssanders224 said: While in theory you are correct, that's not usually how it happens in real life. Cases shred, primer is sometimes ejected, projectile can be tossed a good distance. I've seen pieces from a .40 s&w case impale themselves into a HDPE container a couple of feet away. Maybe but they've acted like that every time I've seen it. Even if you throw them into a fire, it's just like popcorn, lol. I can't understand why a free falling cartridge would do anything you stated above but I guess life's funny like that, eh? Edited November 19, 2019 by 4n2t0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigbrother Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I expected to find some pieces. My best guess is that the only brass I could buy at the time was Magtech which was very thick walled, much thicker than what the Hornady factory ammo used, allowing the powder to build a little more pressure. If I recall the powder was Titegroup which is fast for that caliber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/19/2019 at 8:27 AM, Sarge said: Could it have been static discharge that set it off? If you barely touched it that seems just as likely a cause as anything. If flash hole was exposed static may have set off powder instead of primer if the round was loaded. I guess it is possible? The round was not loaded, I caught it when it was misprimed at the priming station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 34 minutes ago, Intel6 said: I guess it is possible? The round was not loaded, I caught it when it was misprimed at the priming station. Hard to tell I guess. I suppose anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I don't always use a kinetic bullet puller, but when I do....... I open the garage side door and strike the puller on the sidewalk outside the door with the door between me and the puller. Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Nolan said: I don't always use a kinetic bullet puller, but when I do....... I open the garage side door and strike the puller on the sidewalk outside the door with the door between me and the puller. Nolan Holy paranoia Batman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 That's crazy, I've pulled hundreds and never had an issue. Other than my wife threatening me if I dont stop with the noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 19 hours ago, Sarge said: Holy paranoia Batman! It's not paranoia if they ARE out to get you Robin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yondering Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 I've been using the same kinetic puller since 2002 and finally broke it this weekend. Never had an issue with it up till now, hopefully the next one is at least half as good. Even if a round were to go off in the puller, I don't have the case pointed at my face or body anyway, so I'm not too concerned about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy1k Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Wow glad your ok I have a pile of stuff that needs to be pulled and have been hesitant to do so it’s off to scrap now not even going to bother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRider8 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I only use wood surfaces when using my hammer bullet puller, never have I had an issue, same one for the last 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_henry Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Having just run chrono for the umpteent time. I have pulled and/or been there when hundreds of rounds per match were pulled. Never had a round go off. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJinPA Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Having just run chrono for the umpteent time. I have pulled and/or been there when hundreds of rounds per match were pulled. Never had a round go off. Just saying.With ammo that is not damaged I think it’s a non-issue. The one I had blow up was in the pull pile bc the primer was smashed from off center insertion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 This is exactly why I use a Cam-lock bullet puller. Especially for picked up or loaded rounds that might have a primer strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertg5322 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 I read somewhere of people using Lee type shellholders instead of the jaws that come with the kinetic pullers. Said the shell holder allows the round movement, and can get the primer against the shellholder, and cause it to ignite. Makes sense I guess. Never had a primer go off in a round except a detonation outside the gun when I was clearing a jam. Went off essentially in my palm, blew up my pinky tip, and left a lightning bolt shaped cut in my palm. Also scared the sh!t out of me and the ROs. I no longer clear jams with my hand over the top of the slide, or flip them in the air to catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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