RCBS bullet puller
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haven't used one foor probably 30 yrs or so. Broke two of them and didn't bother buying another one. I may have been too hard on them, whacking them on a cement floor, but, whacking them on a 2x4 wasn't doing the job for me. What I didn't do back then, was make sure I'd broke the coldweld by breaking it, by seating them a bit deeper, enough to break that weld, maybe .010 or so. I don't really need one anymore, may have been useful with cast bullets, but, wasn't about to run out and grab one for just that. I can see their usefulness for that and stuff like round nose pistol bullets, or stuff seated too short for a collet puller to grasp, haven't had a need for it in a long time.
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- Winnipeg, now
I too have broken the "nut" on a RCBS kinetic bullet puller.
Just bought a new one and carried on.
A tip for those getting frustrated whacking these on a 2X4. Get a 2X4 about two feet long and strike the puller on the end of the 2X4.
Works even better with a 4X4 and length is your personal preference.
Just bought a new one and carried on.
A tip for those getting frustrated whacking these on a 2X4. Get a 2X4 about two feet long and strike the puller on the end of the 2X4.
Works even better with a 4X4 and length is your personal preference.
I don’t have the rcbs one but a blue one I got on Azon and I haven’t got it to work ( didn’t want to whack it any harder than I was already) so I got one that goes in my press. You can have the blue one, we could split shipping if you like, I’m in AB so shouldn’t be much. PM me if you’re interested.
https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=rcbs kinetic bullet puller
Lots to choose from, but first m,aybe an email to RCBS and ask about warranty?
Btw, I ordered a set of dies for the kinetic puller from amazonion, but have not needed to use them as of yet.
Lots to choose from, but first m,aybe an email to RCBS and ask about warranty?
Btw, I ordered a set of dies for the kinetic puller from amazonion, but have not needed to use them as of yet.
RCBS. Contact them on their website, (call or email) and they will replace it, no charge. I have had 2 RCBS and one Hornady replaced over the last 40 years. No hassle. Only issue is that it could take a couple of weeks to get it in the mail so I keep a backup on hand. That way your day isn't over when one breaks.
RCBS replaced the screw on top for mine a few years ago, but I recently broke the entire bottom off it last month.
I replaced it with a Frankford.
That aside, RCBS has been very good about replacing worn or broken parts on other products.
I replaced it with a Frankford.
That aside, RCBS has been very good about replacing worn or broken parts on other products.
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- East Kootneys
Contact RCBS and ask for their warranty department.
They will replace it free of charge…
I too had one break as well. They replaced it under warranty.
No issues at all…
Those hammer pullers suck! They're hard to use, they break and sometimes don't work at all if the ammo has been crimped.
Spend some money and buy a collet puller. You will be far happier in the long run.
I've used the hammer junk, RCBS collet and the Hornady collet. The Hornady is one of the best tools I own for loading.
Spend some money and buy a collet puller. You will be far happier in the long run.
I've used the hammer junk, RCBS collet and the Hornady collet. The Hornady is one of the best tools I own for loading.
I use a Franklin Armories one, have had it for years.
Never hit concrete, it will break something; never use softwood, it absorbs too much of the impact reducing the inertial force.
After a lot of experimenting, I now use a hardwood 2 x 4, slightly longer than my bench is tall, and c-clamp it to the bench leg; I pound on the end grain. In my experience, this setup doubles the efficiency.
Press-pullers tend to mar up the bullets, so if you want to re-use them their accuracy may be compromised.
Never hit concrete, it will break something; never use softwood, it absorbs too much of the impact reducing the inertial force.
After a lot of experimenting, I now use a hardwood 2 x 4, slightly longer than my bench is tall, and c-clamp it to the bench leg; I pound on the end grain. In my experience, this setup doubles the efficiency.
Press-pullers tend to mar up the bullets, so if you want to re-use them their accuracy may be compromised.
I use a small piece of 3/4 plywood laid out on my cement basement floor to smash against. I've slammed the hell out of mine in frustration with several stubborn crimps but have yet to break the damn thing. I'm sure the plywood absorbs a bunch of energy that could well be used to remove the bullet but I think the cushioning is helping the longevity of the puller IMO
A collet type bullet puller would probably work okay with semi-wadcutter or jacketed bullets, if there's enough straight shank to grab. Full wadcutters (typically seated flush with teh case mouth) - fuggedaboutit.
Sorry but I have to respectfully disagree. I have used a kinetic puller for over 40 years and pulled at least a couple thousand bullets, both rifle and handgun. Every one was struck on a concrete floor and I have broken exactly ONE puller which occurred when I was breaking down 1000 7.62x45 rounds that were in badly rusted steel cases. Aside from that I broke exactly ONE cap on an RCBS puller. BTW, both the broken puller and broken cap were both replaced without hassle under the RCBS warranty.
Also, kinetic pullers work by impact inertia. Therefore, striking them on any surface that has 'give' will minimize their effectiveness. All types of wood will have has a certain degree of compressibility (softwood is worse) and therefore will be less effective. A solid surface with essentially no compressibility (like concrete) will give the best results. If you're worried about concrete marring the face of the puller a good alternative is a lead block. Rebound is negligible as is the degree of compression and it will not damage the face of the puller.
In all my years of using a kinetic puller the only rounds it did not work on were 98 gr. 32 S&W Long wadcutters. I assume the combination of lightweight bullets and a high degree of friction between the deeply seated bullet and the case could not be overcome by the inertia created by the puller.
