simple bullet puller

[dsdmmat]

GRIP-N-PULL - The Best Bullet Puller in the World

I saw this and figured I would share. It looks pretty cool and easier than a kinetic puller. I have a collet bullet puller which is great for rifles. This looks great for pistols and rifles.

 

[thegatman]

Pricey?

 

[ProgSpear]

It's only pricey the first time you buy it. Clever tool.

 

[Jezman]

I thought the simplest bullet puller was a primer?

 

[MilesTeg]

I like the idea but agree steep price for what it is.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

This thing is actually a steal and way easier to use then setting up the traditional collet puller. A die's going rate is about $20-22 and $10-12 for each collet. So you would be looking about about $100+ after shipping to get what you would get with the 9mm-50cal grip-n-pull. I think I might just get that and the 22-30cal and call it a day. I could do all my calibers for less than the price of setting up just pistols on the collet.

 

[Robin]

Wow!!! Sure beats my inertia hammer.
Robin

 

[camper4lyfe]

You can do the same thing with a pair of side cutters. The catch is that you lose the bullet.

 

[Phazer]

This thing is actually a steal and way easier to use then setting up the traditional collet puller. A die's going rate is about $20-22 and $10-12 for each collet. So you would be looking about about $100+ after shipping to get what you would get with the 9mm-50cal grip-n-pull. I think I might just get that and the 22-30cal and call it a day. I could do all my calibers for less than the price of setting up just pistols on the collet.

Absolutely!

I've got the Hornady Cam-lock system with collets for 9mm and 45acp:

With all of the parts, this system is way more expensive than the Grip-N-Pull. Plus...the leaflets on the 45ACP collet are quite thin and I (as have many, per the reviews) broke a few of the leaflets when accidentally gripping the case instead of the bullet. That cost another $10 + shipping.

The cam-lock system with a cheap single-stage press was a tremendous improvement over the kinetic ("hammer") puller for me. I'm still going to purchase the Grip-n-Pull for my pistol calibers.

 

[togmaster]

Only down side I see is using it for pulling pistol heads with a progressive or turret press. They give you an adapter but it looks like it will only work on a single stage press.

 

[Phazer]

Only down side I see is using it for pulling pistol heads with a progressive or turret press. They give you an adapter but it looks like it will only work on a single stage press.

Yup. You're correct.

And...dammit...I'm not sure that metal tube "adapter" will fit around the ram on my cheap Lee single-stage press:

Sure, I look at a picture of my press AFTER I place my order. Maybe I'll be lucky and the ram on the press is long enough to get my pistol projectiles over the lip of the die mount.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

For the single stage press like the lee you can easily get a pipe that is slightly wider than the ram and cut to length. For the progressive I think it would still work depending on how big that adapter is. If it's too big again the solution is a cut pipe. Come on guys this stuff is easy lol.

 

[Phazer]

For the single stage press like the lee you can easily get a pipe that is slightly wider than the ram and cut to length. For the progressive I think it would still work depending on how big that adapter is. If it's too big again the solution is a cut pipe. Come on guys this stuff is easy lol.

Wouldn't work with my progressive press. The entire shell plate moves with the ram and there is nothing to support the base of the tube. So, the whole thing would move up and down with the shell plate. I think most progressive presses would require a pipe large enough (~4") to allow the entire shell plate to move up and down within the pipe. Plus, there are other items that stick off of the sides of my progressive's ram that would preclude this solution.

 

[Mosinitis]

The big question is how much of a mark does it leave on the bullet. About a decade ago someone did side by side comparison of different non-kinetic bullet pullers and Hornady won. I bought one with .223 collet and used it only a few times. It doesn't leave any mark on the bullet.

 

[Phazer]

The big question is how much of a mark does it leave on the bullet. About a decade ago someone did side by side comparison of different non-kinetic bullet pullers and Hornady won. I bought one with .223 collet and used it only a few times. It doesn't leave any mark on the bullet.

I'm only shooting practice ammo at 7-10 yards with pistols. So, slightly marked bullets don't matter much to me. Now...for you long range match rifle shooters, I'm sure you've got to be a lot more selective.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

Wouldn't work with my progressive press. The entire shell plate moves with the ram and there is nothing to support the base of the tube. So, the whole thing would move up and down with the shell plate. I think most progressive presses would require a pipe large enough (~4") to allow the entire shell plate to move up and down within the pipe. Plus, there are other items that stick off of the sides of my progressive's ram that would preclude this solution.

A cut pipe it is then. With pvc piping you could find a 4" pipe (inexpensively).

 

[Marine Cpl]

God bless you guys. I don't know how you guys find the time for reloading. I don't even have much time to shoot let alone burn hours reloading.

 

[Phazer]

God bless you guys. I don't know how you guys find the time for reloading. I don't even have much time to shoot let alone burn hours reloading.

It's not so much a matter of time but a matter of money. I only reload practice rounds (nothing match quality). By doing so, I can shoot for 30-40% less...and so shoot more, when I do get to shoot.

I don't actually enjoy reloading as much as I enjoy knowing that it didn't cost me $0.38/round for 380acp when my wife comes back from a range session and says, "I hadn't gone for pistol practice in awhile, so I went through 300 rounds. You have more in storage, right?"

 

[camper4lyfe]

God bless you guys. I don't know how you guys find the time for reloading. I don't even have much time to shoot let alone burn hours reloading.

Once I get set up to reload (if we can ever find a new house), I'll have more time to reload than shoot. Reloading can be done at home. Shooting requires getting time off for good behavior and being able to actually leave the house.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

God bless you guys. I don't know how you guys find the time for reloading. I don't even have much time to shoot let alone burn hours reloading.

You have to make time. Unless you work 24/7 there are activities that you participate in. You would have to exchange or sacrifice time from one of those activities to reload. If you can't find time then that means you would rather partake in the other activities. I think deep down on some level you have to enjoy reloading to do it or else you would simply buy the ammo (even if it costs more). I personally don't watch much tv. I think that's a good thing in itself but it works out great because I love reloading.

 

[MoMan]

I think I'll stick with my inertia hammer, no need for me to go out and buy a SS press along with the bullet puller. I can use that money for more reloading supplies. I really don't pull that many bullets, if it's 10/yr or so, that's a lot. Ya know what they say; "To each his own"!

 

[dsdmmat]

When I started shooting IPSC I found reloading was the only way I could afford to continue shooting IPSC. Now I just reload to get smaller groups.

 

[Robin]

Definitely tighter groups than OTC ammo.
Robin

 

[HighlandLofts]

That sure as hell beats the traditional inertia hammer set up. For $45 I'll be buying the pistol one to start. I don't think pulling bullets can get any easier then with this tool. As much as I have in what I bought already another $150 -$200 won't break the bank, Besides the kids will end up with it all when I cash in my chips for that hole in the ground.

 

[Acer-m14]

12 bucks or less .. what i have used to pull a few bullets ..

 

[pmcjuryny]

Once I get set up to reload (if we can ever find a new house), I'll have more time to reload than shoot. Reloading can be done at home. Shooting requires getting time off for good behavior and being able to actually leave the house.

This plus I can go to my man cave after the kids go to bed and work on loading up ammo. There aren't many options to shoot at 10pm

 

[Robin]

Years ago, when I use to reload, a lot, many times I thought of myself as a simple bullet puller.
Robin

 

[HighlandLofts]

12 bucks or less .. what i have used to pull a few bullets ..

Acer, I'll have to get my wire stripper from the shed as soon as I get time and give them a try until I buy the other.