I loaded about 100 rounds of 308 too many before my Oehler 35P arrived. So I want to change the charge in them. I bought the RCBS with 30 cal collet, pulled a bullet, easy enough, but the bullet looks crimped enough to be destroyed. Are these not designed to save the bullet? What am I doing wrong? My kinetic bullet puller looks like it's going to break, but at least it keeps all the parts intact.
RCBS Bullet Puller - can you save the bullet?
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Re: RCBS Bullet Puller - can you save the bullet?
The rifling in your bore will do more damage to the bullets when fired than the puller. If nothing else just load them for practice.
The rifling in your bore will do more damage to the bullets when fired than the puller. If nothing else just load them for practice.
Re: RCBS Bullet Puller - can you save the bullet?
You don't have to crank down on the collet very hard at all to pull the round. Just try some different amounts of tightness until you get the feel for how tight it needs to be to pull without damaging the bullet.
Unless they are crimped in, I can usually pull a round with a minimal amount of scoring on the bullet.
madd0c
You don't have to crank down on the collet very hard at all to pull the round. Just try some different amounts of tightness until you get the feel for how tight it needs to be to pull without damaging the bullet.
Unless they are crimped in, I can usually pull a round with a minimal amount of scoring on the bullet.
madd0c
Re: RCBS Bullet Puller - can you save the bullet?
Yeah a kinetic (hammer style) bullet puller is hard on them. You can get a "plier style" bullet puller that does not harm your bullets at all. And contrary to the product description, I have no problem pulling tightly seated bullets.
http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=34463/Product/Davidson_Plier_Style_Bullet_Pullers
Yeah a kinetic (hammer style) bullet puller is hard on them. You can get a "plier style" bullet puller that does not harm your bullets at all. And contrary to the product description, I have no problem pulling tightly seated bullets.
http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=34463/Product/Davidson_Plier_Style_Bullet_Pullers
Re: RCBS Bullet Puller - can you save the bullet?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TresMon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Yeah a kinetic (hammer style) bullet puller is hard on them. </div></div>
Dillon's kinetic puller does not harm the bullets in any way shape or form
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TresMon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Yeah a kinetic (hammer style) bullet puller is hard on them. </div></div>
Dillon's kinetic puller does not harm the bullets in any way shape or form
Re: RCBS Bullet Puller - can you save the bullet?
I use the RCBS one too, if you dont crank down on it too hard it pulls them just fine with minimal damage to the bullet, and the slight marks it leaves are not a big conscern.
I use the RCBS one too, if you dont crank down on it too hard it pulls them just fine with minimal damage to the bullet, and the slight marks it leaves are not a big conscern.
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I use the Hornady puller and you can barely see a mark on the bullet.
I use the Hornady puller and you can barely see a mark on the bullet.
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When I have to use my RCBS puller I don't use the colet that comes with the kit. I use a standard shell holder, holds the rim snuggly and want slip out.
I also put a few cleaning patches in the bottom to catch the bullet and protect the tip.
When I have to use my RCBS puller I don't use the colet that comes with the kit. I use a standard shell holder, holds the rim snuggly and want slip out.
I also put a few cleaning patches in the bottom to catch the bullet and protect the tip.
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ltfirehunter,
I think he is talking about the collet style press mounted puller and not the RCBS impact puller which I agree works fine with shell holders.
madd0c
ltfirehunter,
I think he is talking about the collet style press mounted puller and not the RCBS impact puller which I agree works fine with shell holders.
madd0c
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I just pulled 100 300 gn 338 lapua bullets with the rcbs collet die (some of the bullets were pulled twice,long story!). While there was a noticable ring on the bullet it was not in a critical area and all bullets grouped 3/8 moa or under,sooo In my opinion pulling them had absolutely no affect on accuracy.
Pull away! And if you dont want to take a chance I would be happy to properly dispose of the pulled bullets for you!!
My kinetic hammer is now relegated to the junk box!
I just pulled 100 300 gn 338 lapua bullets with the rcbs collet die (some of the bullets were pulled twice,long story!). While there was a noticable ring on the bullet it was not in a critical area and all bullets grouped 3/8 moa or under,sooo In my opinion pulling them had absolutely no affect on accuracy.
Pull away! And if you dont want to take a chance I would be happy to properly dispose of the pulled bullets for you!!
My kinetic hammer is now relegated to the junk box!
Re: RCBS Bullet Puller - can you save the bullet?
Pull away. I pulled more bullets than I care to remember, just because I only neck size my brass for my bolt guns. Don't notice much of accuracy issues. Again, I don't shoot F-class, or BR, so as long as it is MOA or better it's good enough for me. Just be gentle when you pull it. It should be fine.
Pull away. I pulled more bullets than I care to remember, just because I only neck size my brass for my bolt guns. Don't notice much of accuracy issues. Again, I don't shoot F-class, or BR, so as long as it is MOA or better it's good enough for me. Just be gentle when you pull it. It should be fine.
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awesome feedback thank you. I will play with the tension to minimize the scoring and try again.
awesome feedback thank you. I will play with the tension to minimize the scoring and try again.
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Haha just bought a RCBS kinetic today. Figured out my brass was at the end of it's life and decided to pull +40 bullets. Worked for me. Bullets are fine with just some scratches on the sides. Not a huge deal for me as I am only shooting for fun not in any competitions.
Haha just bought a RCBS kinetic today. Figured out my brass was at the end of it's life and decided to pull +40 bullets. Worked for me. Bullets are fine with just some scratches on the sides. Not a huge deal for me as I am only shooting for fun not in any competitions.
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I don't buy into the fact that kinetic pullers hurt anything. What harm have you done? At the bottom of my RCBS kinetic puller their is a soft padding.....
I don't buy into the fact that kinetic pullers hurt anything. What harm have you done? At the bottom of my RCBS kinetic puller their is a soft padding.....
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for everyone posting about the RCBS Kinetic puller, please note this is NOT what the OP is talking about. RCBS also makes a PRESS MOUNTED collet puller.
This looks like a reloading die and you tighten it down onto the bullet and use the press arm to remove the bullet.
I hope this prevents any further misunderstandings, no one said anything about a kinetic puller harming bullets.
madd0c
for everyone posting about the RCBS Kinetic puller, please note this is NOT what the OP is talking about. RCBS also makes a PRESS MOUNTED collet puller.
This looks like a reloading die and you tighten it down onto the bullet and use the press arm to remove the bullet.
I hope this prevents any further misunderstandings, no one said anything about a kinetic puller harming bullets.
madd0c
Re: RCBS Bullet Puller - can you save the bullet?
Good clarification madd0c ... I was still unsure on the thread's intent and I'm not familiar with the press mounted puller. I too was in the "kinetic pullers gererally hurt the bullets" camp.
Just out of curiousity, targa, how much does this style of bullet puller sell for?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: madd0c</div><div class="ubbcode-body">for everyone posting about the RCBS Kinetic puller, please note this is NOT what the OP is talking about. RCBS also makes a PRESS MOUNTED collet puller.
This looks like a reloading die and you tighten it down onto the bullet and use the press arm to remove the bullet.
I hope this prevents any further misunderstandings, no one said anything about a kinetic puller harming bullets.
madd0c</div></div>
Good clarification madd0c ... I was still unsure on the thread's intent and I'm not familiar with the press mounted puller. I too was in the "kinetic pullers gererally hurt the bullets" camp.
Just out of curiousity, targa, how much does this style of bullet puller sell for?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: madd0c</div><div class="ubbcode-body">for everyone posting about the RCBS Kinetic puller, please note this is NOT what the OP is talking about. RCBS also makes a PRESS MOUNTED collet puller.
This looks like a reloading die and you tighten it down onto the bullet and use the press arm to remove the bullet.
I hope this prevents any further misunderstandings, no one said anything about a kinetic puller harming bullets.
madd0c</div></div>
Re: RCBS Bullet Puller - can you save the bullet?
Bear: die with collet from Graf and sons for $26, Sorry that i didn't make it clear i was talking about the press mounted die bullet puller. Btw, it fits fine on a Dillon 550 with the powder measure removed.
Bear: die with collet from Graf and sons for $26, Sorry that i didn't make it clear i was talking about the press mounted die bullet puller. Btw, it fits fine on a Dillon 550 with the powder measure removed.
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After using 3 different kinetic pullers and using an RCBS collet type, I bought a Hornady cam-loc design. That is the berries. That's the only one I've used since I got it.
After using 3 different kinetic pullers and using an RCBS collet type, I bought a Hornady cam-loc design. That is the berries. That's the only one I've used since I got it.
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Didn't know about the Hornady.: I pulled some more tonight with the RCBS collet and discovered it only needs a few lbs of pressure. Less than an eighth of a turn. Just a light scoring mark now. Thanks for the help.
Didn't know about the Hornady.: I pulled some more tonight with the RCBS collet and discovered it only needs a few lbs of pressure. Less than an eighth of a turn. Just a light scoring mark now. Thanks for the help.
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I borrowed a buddy's kinetic puller. After about 10 minutes I ordered the RCBS collet puller.
Mine barely makes a mark on the bullets. After you use it for a while you'll get a feel for how little pressure it really takes to grip the bullet.
I borrowed a buddy's kinetic puller. After about 10 minutes I ordered the RCBS collet puller.
Mine barely makes a mark on the bullets. After you use it for a while you'll get a feel for how little pressure it really takes to grip the bullet.
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Yep the RCBS Collet pullet only needs about 1/8 of a turn after initial tightening to pull the bullets onless they are heavily crimped. Barely get any marks on the bullets and they shoot fine.
Yep the RCBS Collet pullet only needs about 1/8 of a turn after initial tightening to pull the bullets onless they are heavily crimped. Barely get any marks on the bullets and they shoot fine.
