(Solved)Looking for a creative solution for bullet puller

[klewan]

The grinding wheel will cut heat treated metal; it's a drill bit or lathe tool bit that will have trouble. Those aren't much harder than what you're trying to cut. Helps to tool up when you start fooling around with guns. I look at what I paid for stuff 20-30 years ago; now I can get it for half of what I spent back then.

[Mike402]

yes I must give credit where credit is due. unfortunately I don't have a friend or anything like that close to me with a lathe. I got a hold of one machine shop but minimum charge for them was $75. I actually bought 2 of the collets to have a backup so I figured I would give it a shot with one of them with the dremel. I was a little concerned about your heat treated comment - thought it might not work but like I said it all worked out. Thanks!

[klewan]

Update: problem solved!! I ended up ordering the 20 caliber collet from midway and just got it today. I noticed on my 308 collet that when it is out of the bullet puller, the bullet slides freely through it. So I took a dremel with a steel grinding tip that was a smaller diameter then the . 20 collet, and just used a circular motion to grind out the opening. I then glued a small piece of 1500 grit sandpaper to the dremel tip & polished the inside of the collet as much as I could. Worked like a charm and I tested it out by pulling 10 .223 bullets - no marks on any of em :-)
Good info to know if you ever find yourself in the same situation...

Well, you took my suggestion. But it offends my standards of workmanship by not using a lathe! Just kidding...that collet isn't rotating or anything that needs precision. I wish there was more of this DIY going on...

[Mike402]

Update: problem solved!! I ended up ordering the 20 caliber collet from midway and just got it today. I noticed on my 308 collet that when it is out of the bullet puller, the bullet slides freely through it. So I took a dremel with a steel grinding tip that was a smaller diameter then the . 20 collet, and just used a circular motion to grind out the opening. I then glued a small piece of 1500 grit sandpaper to the dremel tip & polished the inside of the collet as much as I could. Worked like a charm and I tested it out by pulling 10 .223 bullets - no marks on any of em :-)
Good info to know if you ever find yourself in the same situation...

[justMike]

I've heard of using the cheap wire stripper scissor type tool on the top of the press to grab the bullet when you lower the ram. I managed to get the collets I needed, by chance really, but I would try that method and see if you can live with it. Seems like a good interim solution until you can get the collet you need. I also heard some time back that you can use RCBS collets in the Hornady puller and maybe vice versa. Might want to check on that.

[stilly]

There is one in every bunch... :-)

At least he did not suggest buying a Dillon or a MAC...

[23's Dad]

Not the Hornady, the forster collet

Man you got me all excited there for a minute. Is this the one you were looking at:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/780218/hornady-cam-lock-bullet-puller-collet-2-22-caliber-224-diameter

Status:
Out of Stock, Backorder OK

Date expected in stock: Overdue

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/420492/forster-collet-bullet-puller-collet-22-caliber-224-diameter?cm_vc=ProductFinding

but I see that the puller body is OOS.

Brownells has both:

http://www.brownells.com/reloading/case-preparation/bullet-pullers/forster-universal-bullet-puller-prod34003.aspx

http://www.brownells.com/reloading/case-preparation/bullet-pullers/forster-bullet-puller-collet-prod33209.aspx

This is the puller I use on my press.

[Vicious_138]

the 22 collet seems to be in stock here

http://www.lohmanarms.com/product_p/hrn392155.htm

and here

http://store.prophetriver.com/hornady-collet-2-22-cal/

[Mike402]

If you want a really "creative solution," place each cartridge in the chamber of your .223/5.56 rifle, and release the hammer forward on the firing pin. That will activate the primer, generating enough pressure to dislodge the bullet from the brass. Repeat as required.

There is one in every bunch... :-)

[Mike402]

I just checked Midway USA and they have the 22 collet in stock. You could also try the CH4D puller. I haven't used one myself, but it looks like a pretty standard item. The T handle might be nice.

http://www.ch4d.com/products/equipme...t-tools/402000

Man you got me all excited there for a minute. Is this the one you were looking at:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/780218/hornady-cam-lock-bullet-puller-collet-2-22-caliber-224-diameter

Status:
Out of Stock, Backorder OK

Date expected in stock: Overdue

[23's Dad]

Forster 224 collet in stock at Midway

I just checked Midway USA and they have the 22 collet in stock. You could also try the CH4D puller. I haven't used one myself, but it looks like a pretty standard item. The T handle might be nice.

http://www.ch4d.com/products/equipment/bullet-tools/402000

[rm1911]

If you want a really "creative solution," place each cartridge in the chamber of your .223/5.56 rifle, and release the hammer forward on the firing pin. That will activate the primer, generating enough pressure to dislodge the bullet from the brass. Repeat as required.

Tried that method. Works great but really frightens the neighbors.

[fizux]

If you want a really "creative solution," place each cartridge in the chamber of your .223/5.56 rifle, and release the hammer forward on the firing pin. That will activate the primer, generating enough pressure to dislodge the bullet from the brass. Repeat as required.

[Mike402]

Ugghhh, Forster is OOS on their .22 collets, and Titan doesn't have any standard rifle pullers in stock either.

[LynnJr]

Put a case in your shellholder and run the ram up.Grab the bullet with rose cutters and lower the ram.
Works on every size bullet and you probably already own it.
Better than pliers as it only leaves a small scratch once in awhile.