Pulling Bullets Apart

statjunk · 11-07-2006, 09:27 AM

Hello Guys,

I have a new issue. I bought one of those plastic hammers that comes with the aluminum shell holders that are supposed to be struck onto the ground. I can't get the thing to work. I was able to get one bullet apart when I first got it but I can't get them out now.

Could it be something I'm doing?

Also is the bullet going to be fine after coming out of there?

Would you put the powder back in the tub?

Thanks

Tom

excalibur43 · 11-07-2006, 10:11 AM

Yes the bullet should be fine and I would keep the powder if possible. Does it seem to be holding the casing good enough, I mean, you have the correct collet installed? I don't know why it wouldn't work for you.

North Texan · 11-07-2006, 10:59 AM

Make sure you have the right collet, insert the cartridge, twist to tighten, then whack the L out of it.

11-07-2006, 11:11 AM

Usually takes me max of 5 smacks on good hard (wood) surface to get it out. I usually stick a piece of papertowl in the tool to keep the bullet nose from getting damaged. Powder is ok, but remember, you did measure it out with a powder thrower adn kernals can get crushed. Might not be optimal premium loads.

statjunk · 11-07-2006, 11:25 AM

I wish I had one of you guys around here. I think I'm doing it right but still not working.

Tom

trailer · 11-07-2006, 11:52 AM

Could be you"™re just not hitting it hard enough...

ShatoDavis · 11-07-2006, 01:56 PM

I've pulled many, many bullets. It never feels right to me. I'm always a little afraid of how hard you have to smack the thing. The last time, I got nervous and decided that the components weren't worth the anguish it caused me. I decided to throw them in a old pond and bought new components. Anyway, you got to wack the hell out of em!

mello_collins · 11-07-2006, 02:05 PM

I found i needed a hard surface to hit on. the carport worked best for me.

11-07-2006, 02:19 PM

I remember my first time doing it. I thought sure I wasn't going to live thru 50 bullets. But I did.

Pawildman · 11-07-2006, 04:21 PM

I've got an OLD inertia hammer type puller that uses horse-shoe shaped retainers that fit different cartrige head sizes. You literally have to beat the living hell out of it until it finally works. But work it does. Crimped bullets are exceptionally rough. Keep whackin'. Concrete floors are best.........