What kind of bullet puller do you use?

[Triggernosis]

I've broken 3 different brands of the kinetic pullers, including the one with the aluminum handle. Are any of them worth a ****?

 

[Carrier]

What surface do you hit with it. I found using short swings on cement takes 2 maybe 3 on any pistol or rifle rounds I have. I've had an RCBS one for several years.

 

[Ballistic147]

I bought this one a year ago and at one point unloaded 300 rounds that I messed up. I have beat the **** out of it many times and it's still going strong.

Bullet Puller With 4 Collets (Kinetic) by MIDSOUTH RELOADING & ACCESSORIES)

 

[kwh]

Agree with both above^^.

 

[otisrush]

I have and use an RCBS. I actually broke one of the collets. Since the same basic model is sold under a variety of brands I found a complete collet set for the Frankford version on eBay. $8 or so for those as opposed to buying a whole new puller.

I haven't used it *that* much - but except for the collets that needed replacing it is holding up just fine.

 

[Mikeinkaty]

I make mine out of hardwood. It's easy if you're only dealing with one caliber.

 

[jimbo728]

My RCBS from 1988 is still sound. I use a piece of birch log as the impact target.
Jim

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

The RCBS kinetic puller is guaranteed for life! I also have used a Forester collet puller for 36 years and am very happy with how it pulls jacketed bullets. Lead is a job for the hammers.

Ivan

 

[arjay]

On my 2nd RCBS hammer.I usually hit em on concrete because it seems to work better,but if you hit at an angle rather than straight down,they'll explode.

 

[LAA]

Kinetic hammer, one that squeezes together with different caliber holes, and the RCBS collet for a single stage press. The RCBS is by far, the most used. Quick & simple.

 

[Wee Hooker]

I use the hammer style from Midwayusa. Short strokes on concrete using velocity (and a lose hold) vs brute power. Usually takes 3-5 swings. No complaints.

 

[StakeOut]

I bought the Frankford Arsonal Quick-n-EZ Impact Bullet Puller for about $12 on Amazon.Works as designed every time I used it tapping it on the garage floor.

I have a few Frankford Arsonal products and like them all except the DS-750 Digital scale that I used in conjunction with an RCBS 10/10

 

[4barrel]

RCBS--Midway--and Frankford for a spare. No problem with any since the 80s. RCBS gets used the most. All on concrete. Have worn out lots of rubbers.

 

[LostintheOzone]

I use an RCBS collet puller.

RCBS Collet Bullet Puller

I tried the hammer and wasn't real impressed. YMMV.

 

[Rule3]

If you have broken 3 of them you are doing something wrong.

They are not made to smash and use brute force like a framing hammer.

Several light taps quickly repeated works the best. Strike on a end of a hard piece of a wood like a 4x4 on a concrete floor,

The bullet is actually released on the up motion not bashing it down hard.

The all work on the same principle.

Instructions — Quinetics Corporation

You may consider geting a press mounted unit if you are not trying to pulling lead bullets

 

[Wise_A]

I use a Frankford Arsenal. It's not a hammer.

I use a piece of 4-by-4 Trex deck material, but any ol' wood will work. The technique is to sort of flick lightly downward. What you're looking for is for the business end to bounce back.

So basically, the last thing you'd want a hammer to do.

 

[scattershot]

I use both kinetic and the collet type. I assume you're talking about the kinetic puller, and mine is a Dillon. I have used it for a long time, and never had any problems with it.

Here's a tip: Instead of using the collets, a shell holder from a set of RCBS, Lee, or Lyman dies is a lot easier to use, and you'll never break it.

 

[AveragEd]

I use the Hornady puller that looks like a die and has changeable collets.

Ed

 

[Davinman]

I use an RCBS, it has finally exploded after over 15 years. But RCBS, having such a great customer service dept, has sent me a new one free of charge. They will also send you replacement inserts for free if you break them. They pretty much have replaced anything Ive owned with their name on it, for free if it breaks. Great company.

 

[Bib]

RCBS kinetic. Like the others said, it's NOT a hammer. Try flicking it with your wrist. My arm doesn't even move when I use mine. Also, I use a standard shellholder instead of the 3 piece w/o-ring that came with the puller. I've seen some caveats regarding doing this but I've been using it that way for many years with no issues. YMMV