Grip-n-Pull

[Dosh]

Anyone have any marks on bullets from a Grip-n-Pull. Are there any tricks to using it. I have one on the way so I can stop using the RCBS collet puller. Hopefully this puller will be faster. Thanks

 

[Doublezranch]

The only caveat I have is if the bullet is seated deep, use your collet puller. When you have lots of deep seated bullets to do It's hard on the hands. That's the only downside. I have one for all calibers and it works well. Brandon is a great guy and member on the forum. Not sure if he's still associated with the Grip N Pull. I haven't spoke with him in quite a while and I know he had a business partner.

Jayson

 

[jpd676]

I get some that come out pristine and some come out with marks. I have some old injuries to my hands and maybe I can't maintain the grip strength to keep the puller from moving slightly, causing the marks. All in all the grip n pull is a good piece of equipment. I have broken some inertia pullers.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

I've got a set and like them. However, they only work when there is sufficient bullet shank above the case mouth. It is nearly impossible to grab a bullet by the ojive. Bullets with tight neck tension will often require enough squeeze on the tool to leave marks on the pulled bullet.

The grip-n-pull is a good alternative to an impact puller depending on the situation but it doesn't replace it.

 

[The Oregonian]

They don't work with a Co-ax press either....found that out the hard way after ordering one.

 

[Ross1147]

I took a small chain saw file and rounded out the sharp edges on the puller. It still marks the bullets up some, but I think it is better than before. I do use my impact puller with anything below magnum rounds to keep from marking up the bullets. (The mag rounds won't fit in my impact puller).

 

[just country]

morning, good puller. does leave marks on pulled
bullets. not for our older hands. I use mine with lots
of pressure on the tool. justme gbot tum

 

[Dosh]

Thanks guys, reviews aren't very glowing! Thought there might be a few tricks to get better results. Was looking to pull 500-1000 bullets from 25-06 and 22-250, hope I haven't wasted a purchase.

 

[doverpack12]

I use the next caliber size larger and have much better luck not leaving marks and pulling easier. Some pull easier than others. If I have a few rounds that are really stuck I give them a few whacks on the inertia pulled to get the bullet moving.

 

[LoneTraveler]

I looked at the Grip and Pull bullet puller when I was in the market for one. I looked at RCBS and Hornady bullet pullers also.
Since I went to machinist school and worked in a machine shop and the light bulb industry, I look at things with a mechanical/engineering mind. The collet on the RCBS has to be tightened enough to pull the bullet the first try. If not tight enough, In pulling the bullet pulls on the collet and loosens the grip on the bullet as pressure in added. This could cause scratches on the bullet. The hornady bullet puller with the lever handle tighting system, is better. Since it has a reverse tapor, As pressure of the press is applied to the shell, The collet pulls tighter and grips the bullet tighter. On some bullets like the Hornady V-Max it will make a fine line circle around the bullet. Yes, My impact puller is somewhere collecting dust in a closet too.

 

[manitou]

I mark very few bullets using it. The trick is to get it on the bullet square, squeeze hard and let the ram do its job. I probably got lucky and got a good one, all.said and done.

 

[danajm]

The first one I pulled left marks, but that was because I squeezed too hard. There was a short, steep, learning curve, and the rest came out with only marks from neck tension. Over all, I am very satisfied with the Grip n pull, and am glad I discovered it.

 

[ragsflh]

work great,add some talcom powder,helps grip bullet

 

[Buzzsaw]

I couldn't get mine to work, sold it and went back to hammer Time