Reloading Pulled Bullets

[mtuck]

Not saying I would reuse the powder, but if you don't know what powder was used, how do you know that they are 10-15% over-charged?

Either way, I would use a kinetic bullet puller (hammer).

[Roneyj]

Not saying I would reuse the powder, but if you don't know what powder was used, how do you know that they are 10-15% over-charged?

Either way, I would use a kinetic bullet puller (hammer).

I am not 100% certain what the powder is because I did not load them. However if the load notes are accurate the loads are 10%-15% over every recipe I can find.

I pulled them today and it was a good thing I did. Even though they were supposed to be the same load it was evident the the same powder was not used in every round. Furthermore some of the charges were visibly different among the same powder. The good news is the kids really enjoyed me lightning the scrapped powder on the sidewalk.

-jr

[outdoorplay]

Sound like a good use of old powder!

[Flash]

I pulled them today and it was a good thing I did. Even though they were supposed to be the same load it was evident the the same powder was not used in every round. Furthermore some of the charges were visibly different among the same powder. The good news is the kids really enjoyed me lightning the scrapped powder on the sidewalk.

-jr

Powder makes an excellent fertilizer, so when I find myself with some unknown power I put it on Mrs. Flash's flowers in the yard.

[deanq]

Hammers are faster. Ounce you get a rhythm going it's faster than a collet puller. I've pulled thousands of 9 ,40, 308. Used a lot of hammers. They are easier.

What!!!!?????
I've pulled thousands of bullets with a collet puller and it's 100's of times faster than trying to fiddle with any inertia type puller.
For one or two, sure. Use an inertia puller.
For pulled bullets, just inspect 'em and load 'em if they look half way decent.

[Elk34]

Well again you opinion. I glad you can run fast with a collet. I can run fast with a hammer.

[Roneyj]

I have never used the hammer but, can’t see how it would be faster. Once I had everything set I could lower the press handle, turn the collet a quarter turn and lift the handle. I did 200 rounds in no time at all. Either way thanks for all of the input.

[Roneyj]

I pulled them today and it was a good thing I did. Even though they were supposed to be the same load it was evident the the same powder was not used in every round. Furthermore some of the charges were visibly different among the same powder. The good news is the kids really enjoyed me lightning the scrapped powder on the sidewalk.

-jr

Powder makes an excellent fertilizer, so when I find myself with some unknown power I put it on Mrs. Flash's flowers in the yard.

I did not know that. Is it safe for the vegetable garden too?

Thanks!!!

[Flash]

Powder makes an excellent fertilizer, so when I find myself with some unknown power I put it on Mrs. Flash's flowers in the yard.

I did not know that. Is it safe for the vegetable garden too?

Thanks!!!

Yep, works great for that too. Lots of nitrogen.

The only problem is that it's very expensive fertilizer unless you've got unknown powder that needs to be dumped.

[mtuck]

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The good news is the kids really enjoyed me lightning the scrapped powder on the sidewalk.

-jr
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My son always liked when I would burn off small piles of scrapped powder.

[shooter444]

I had both, hammer type and Hornady Cam Lock Puller. I picked up the Hornady,... https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012764862 ,... after breaking two hammer type.

I like to put heavy crimps on most calibers I reload. Hammer types would take a dozen whacks sometimes, so, breaking them is probably a direct result from my crimping,... don't really know.

I think marks on the bullets are mostly a result of bullet type, and crimp intensity. Softer, platted bullets, can result in crimp marks,... but, for target plinking, I don't think it would make much of a difference. As posted, dump the powder, not worth pushing the safety factor.

The Hornady Cam Lock Puller, when adjusted correctly, pulls quickly and with no marks! I'll never go back to a hammer/inertia type puller!

Your mileage may differ!

[Elk34]

Yup I pulled down 2000 armoured piercing 3006 with 2 hammers. Piece of cake.