RCBS or Hornady collet bullet puller
Quote from Reloader on March 7, 2017, 5:04 amI'm thinking of getting one of these to use instead of the kinetic one I've been using. Any thoughts on how well this will work on the Dillon progressives. Can the shell plate withstand the stress ok?
Thanks.
I'm thinking of getting one of these to use instead of the kinetic one I've been using. Any thoughts on how well this will work on the Dillon progressives. Can the shell plate withstand the stress ok?
Thanks.
Quote from Reloader on March 7, 2017, 4:53 pmWe have used collet bullet pullers successfully for years. Our experience is primarily with pulling .30 caliber jacketed bullets. The collets seem to wear out in about 700-800 rounds, but we were pulling tracer and AP rounds apart.
We have used collet bullet pullers successfully for years. Our experience is primarily with pulling .30 caliber jacketed bullets. The collets seem to wear out in about 700-800 rounds, but we were pulling tracer and AP rounds apart.
Quote from Reloader on March 8, 2017, 1:19 amDo you suppose it would work with pistol rounds? I've read that they only work on rifle rounds on a Dillon machine.
Thanks
Do you suppose it would work with pistol rounds? I've read that they only work on rifle rounds on a Dillon machine.
Thanks
Quote from Reloader on March 8, 2017, 1:58 pmPampurrs,
I use an RCBS bullet puller but not on my Dillon. I have a couple single stage presses off to the side for quick jobs. On one I keep the bullet puller installed. It works fine, and much faster than the kinetic hammer. I would assume it would be problematic on a Dillon. After pulling, the bullet is in the collet and it needs to be loosened at the top and sometimes with certain calibers, I need to use a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the bullet. The only caliber that it doesn't work on is 357 sig, as the crimp is just barely below the taper on the bullet, leaving no room for the collet to grab the bullet. Unrelated, on the other single stage is a pass thru die for 40 cal for removing the "Glock bulge".
JJ
Pampurrs,
I use an RCBS bullet puller but not on my Dillon. I have a couple single stage presses off to the side for quick jobs. On one I keep the bullet puller installed. It works fine, and much faster than the kinetic hammer. I would assume it would be problematic on a Dillon. After pulling, the bullet is in the collet and it needs to be loosened at the top and sometimes with certain calibers, I need to use a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the bullet. The only caliber that it doesn't work on is 357 sig, as the crimp is just barely below the taper on the bullet, leaving no room for the collet to grab the bullet. Unrelated, on the other single stage is a pass thru die for 40 cal for removing the "Glock bulge".
JJ
Quote from Reloader on March 11, 2017, 11:13 pmWe use the RCBS. Have a drawer full of parts of the "Hammer" type. Once you get a good rhythm going and get used to the "Feel" it goes pretty fast.
We use the RCBS. Have a drawer full of parts of the "Hammer" type. Once you get a good rhythm going and get used to the "Feel" it goes pretty fast.
Quote from Reloader on March 19, 2017, 1:29 amI ended up getting the Hornady Collet puller and set it up on station 1 (dedicated toolhead) on the 550. It works great and I've been able to pull six months worth of 38, 357, and 9mm mistakes with ease.
The reason I decide on station one, is because it's the only station with a portal, which allows me to place rounds with poorly seated primers.
I ended up getting the Hornady Collet puller and set it up on station 1 (dedicated toolhead) on the 550. It works great and I've been able to pull six months worth of 38, 357, and 9mm mistakes with ease.
The reason I decide on station one, is because it's the only station with a portal, which allows me to place rounds with poorly seated primers.