Here is a tip regarding the 'hammer' style bullet puller. Put an 'arrow' type add-on pencil eraser in the bottom end of the puller. Keeps the bullet tip free from deformation, as it catches in the hollow base of the eraser.
Which fitting are you using?
Or a small piece of any kind of foam.
...... and make sure it's made by Hornady, not RCBS. I'ved both and the the Hornady works better.Get a collet puller and do it right the first time.
I just use the small piece of foam that came with mine![]()
Never had one (gone through 3) come with a piece of foam. Maybe I bought it before foam was invented.....![]()