pevadijk Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 (edited) Don't ask me how I did it, but I managed to get a bullet stuck in the top of my SDB. It doesn't interfere with it's normal functioning and I guess that I might damage the aluminum if I try to pry it out, what do you guys think of it? Edited January 4, 2008 by pevadijk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Don't ask me how I did it, but I managed to get a bullet stuck in the top of my SDB.It doesn't interfere with it's normal functioning and I guess that I might damage the aluminum if I try to pry it out, what doe you guys think of it? Looks to me like it already cracked it in two places. At this point you might be better off just leaving it where it is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pevadijk Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 (edited) I guess there is one small crack :-( But, correct me if I'm wrong, I don't think that it will ruin it's functioning? And since there's not much room or holding area to grap it with some pliers, trying to pry it out will only damage my press and it looks like the 'roof' is closed so knocking it out from the top, won't work either. Damn, I'm stupid!!! Edited January 4, 2008 by pevadijk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddrod Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I would just leave it alone. But on the other hand, if I am seeing correctly, I believe your crimping die is cracked in 2 places and needs to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Might want to drill a hole in the bullet and install a screw that you can pull on to remove the bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pevadijk Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 I just let it set there.......I guess I can only make matters worse :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Talk to Dillon and see what they think. Good picture so you might send them to this site to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pevadijk Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 (edited) I emailed Dillon and asked if it's harmful and how much a new frame would cost....... Edited January 4, 2008 by pevadijk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisStock Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Sorry to hear about your misfortune Might want to drill a hole in the bullet and install a screw that you can pull on to remove the bullet. That was my thought as well, and yes, if your crimp die is cracked, it probably needs to take a one way trip to the trash, as loading ammunition is not something to be taken lightly. Good luck and let us know how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pevadijk Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 if your crimp die is cracked, it probably needs to take a one way trip to the trash No it's stuck between station 1 (decapping) and 2 (where the new primer is placed), so I think it's not harmful but I'll wait and see what the Dillon-folks think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pevadijk Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 I've made another photo (it's hard to get the camera there and still be able to get it focused) and I'm convinced my press is not cracked! There are some hairlines that look like cracks when you zoom in, but those lines are also visible at the other stations, zo I'm not worried and I'll leave the bullet where it is. BTW, the updated photo is in my original first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 the cracks look more like casting imperfections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villihun Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Don't ask me how I did it, but I managed to get a bullet stuck in the top of my SDB.It doesn't interfere with it's normal functioning and I guess that I might damage the aluminum if I try to pry it out, what do you guys think of it? G'day mate, I just happen to work with stuff like that where you get broken bits and pieces, especially decapitated stainless screws and bolts, but since you have a aluminium base to work around it makes it more difficult. Allas do not despair, for the piece you want out is led covered with copper. What I would do is this: Fix the press securely where it won't move on you, then get a sharp punch marker. Locate the middle of the bullet and punch mark it. (the flat side, or the back of the bullet) Then get a small diameter e.g. 1-2mm long shank drill bit (sorry I,m not good with imperial measures) drill the marked point about 3/4 of the lenght of the bullet. Increase the bullet diameter and drill it out again,keep increasing the drill bit and repeat this until it is safe, (meaning, do not hurt the press ). You have two options here ; 1 As someone already mentioned to get a screw drive it in and gently wriggle it out. 2 This is what I would do (you will need a steady hand for this though) get a 6 or 8mm chisel for wood, and gently cut down where the cavity is between the 2 dies and the remaining bullet diagonally down as far as you can. if you do everything right the bullet will be cut in half and should collapse after cutting. Then use a long nose plier to dislodge the remaining bullet just like a dentist would, when he is pulling out your wisdom tooth. (at this stage some tapping might help from the opposite direction with an appropriate size wooden dowel). Regards and good luck to you and to everyone on the forum villihun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Unless it is causing the press some kind of problems during operation....leave it alone. It gives the press a certain...character - kinda like a dueling scar or a tatto of a naked lady on your arm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I don't see powder burns on the bullet base, or rifling marks on the bullet, so you have that going for you...... If the press works and the bullet doesn't interfere with anything leave it alone. It is OK now, if you screw up some removal attempt it might not be OK after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Leave it! It will block the same thing from happening again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 It will fall out on it's own someday. Maybe. FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pevadijk Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 I contacted Dillon and they think my press is not damaged and they also advise to leave the bullet also. If the press is cracked and I start having problems, they'll replace the frame for shipping costs! So I just keep making more ammo and I must say I'm very surprised about Dillon's offer: most companies would say 'you f*#ked up, so you'll pay'.......so they got another Dillon fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adweisbe Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I didn't even know there was an opening in the press there. I guess you learn something new everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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