Been there done that but I had 250 to take apart.... The important part was you caught it and didn't mess up you or your gun!

The important part was you caught it and didn't mess up you or your gun!

Consider getting a collet puller. They are a LOT easier to use if you have more than a few to do.

I scoff at pulling bullets by the hundreds. I specialize in THOUSANDS.

Speaking of pulled bullets, if you don't like those .40 American Reloading pulls, I'll take 'em off your hands... lulz

Too late. Already loaded.

Consider getting a collet puller. They are a LOT easier to use if you have more than a few to do.

Collet pullers are easier and for my money the Hornady "lever type" is the best. Unfortuantely they can be a pain in the ass on small pistol rounds like the .380, especially if the bullet is seated too far into the case. Collet pullers REQUIRE some bearing surface exposed as they dont' grip at all on curved noses.


Moving forward it's always a good practice, when loading lots of rounds, to have check intervals. When starting a run stop after 10-15 completed rounds and check measurements. Re-weigh charges if using a powder measure/dispenser. Check ALL lock nuts and screws. Then repeat the checks at whatever interval you feel comfy with like every 50-100. This sure cuts down the number of rounds you will need to re-work.


FWIW, I found that my inertial bullet pullers worked better when I smacked them on a solid metal surface instead of wood. I put a layer of Duct Take on a piece of 1/2" steel plate. Bullets came loose in one good smack, never more than two. When beating on my wooden bench it sometimes took several more smacks as the wood had some give (even though it was 2X6 covered by 1/2" glued down plywood).