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Old 11-02-2012, 08:25 PM   #2
Bindernut
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Default Re: Collet Bullet Puller help....

I haven't messed with my collet pullers in many years.
Not even sure where they're all at anymore.
Last time I used em I was pulling some lacquer-sealed military stuff.

I use a kinetic puller (hammer-style) for pretty much everything instead.
http://www.midwayusa.com/find?newcat...ensionid=12791
Mine is RCBS, but they all work just fine.
One of these and a chunk of 2"x3" hardwood (a pallet runner) for an anvil will have you set up for pretty much any caliber you're needing to salvage.

The problem with the collet style pullers is that you need a separate collet for each bullet diameter you need to pull. That gets spendy if you're buying new. They don't work with cast lead or plated bullets. Many handgun bullets don't have enough "meat" sticking out of the case for a collet to grab onto either.
http://www.midwayusa.com/find?newcat...ensionid=12792

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