Pulled Bullets

[OldFart]

How about accuracy and safety of bullets pulled from shells? I used a Collet bullet puller which screws into press and is tightened to grip the bullet, Then move the handle down to extract bullet. Thanks

 

[Remi]

I don't know how they would do at distance but 100-200yds I've never had issues with pulls. Collet pullers are usually easy on jackets so I wouldn't expect issues even further out but Ive not shot pulls much past 200yds.

 

[ROVERBOY]

I've never used a collet puller before. I've had a Frankfort Arsenall hammer type for a long time. It leaves no marks at all on the bullets, and has paid for itself several times already.

 

[backyardtndeer]

All I have ever used is a hammer type puller. No change with those bullets. I bought a Frankford arsenal pile driver a while back, but haven't used it yet.

 

[fairchaser]

I wouldn't use pulled bullets in a match but have used them for practice and for fire forming and they have worked just fine. I usually pull them with a collet style puller but have hammered them out as well.

 

[Rubberduck270]

I've pulled LR Accubonds before and deformed the ogive but every other bullet I've pulled showed very little sign of ever being pulled. I still used the LRA's for sighting in with no problems.

 

[DaveB]

Been using the Forster collet puller since prolly late 1980's. Used every one I pulled. I have a BUNCH of collets.

I also use a hammer puller, mostly for 223 and 9's.

My Son loaded 75 300 WM 180 partitions without setting the balance on the RCBS 10/10 and every load was over 2 grains. I spread christmas wrapping paper all over the area because I figured I'd be spraying 7828 everywhere. Coupla practice tries and everything went smooth. Made a real believer of me. I used the 7828 back in the same loads. Accuracy was near perfect as I was still using the A-Bolt BOSS with the muzzle brake.

 

[ROVERBOY]

All I have ever used is a hammer type puller. No change with those bullets. I bought a Frankford arsenal pile driver a while back, but haven't used it yet.

Use a shellholder instead of the collets. Works much better.

 

[Tiny]

I really don't care to use pulled bullets for accuracy n or load work ups.
I have used them for plinking n such no real accuracy issues..Prefect with Trailboss for Fun.
I would advise a carefull inspect the pulled bullets for deformity.. As some are heck to pull no matter the puller.
Esp if crimped or work hardened cases are involved.