Success using inertia puller for 7mm rem mag?

[7mmfan]

I've always used the collet puller on my press, but I hate the marks it leaves on the bullet. I've been told they have a negligible effect on accuracy, but I don't like it. I see some mixed reviews of using inertia pullers on rifle calibers though, seems they work best on hand gun or straight wall cartridges. What is your experience?

[h20hunter]

All good. Pistol, rifle,  I use the hammer style. I have a 2x4 in the garage with plenty of dimples.

[BULLBLASTER]

Ive pulled way too many 7mag and 300 rum with a hammer puller to ever want to use it again.  Collet puller every tome for me. Any marks on the bullet bearing surface will be overtaken with the rifling in the barrel anyhow. 

[Stein]

I use inertia for pistol and rifle through 30-06 (largest I load) if I have just a few as it is quick and no setup.  If I need to pull 50, I'll set up the collet puller.  I don't load belted rounds, so can't comment on how well inertia pullers work on that.

[TooTallMike]

They work fine for a few but pulling more than 10 is a chore compared to a collet puller. In my experience those marks left by the collet have no effect on accuracy.

If you're having a problem bullet that won't budge with an inertia puller just seat it deeper into the brass to break the seal so to speak.

[BULLBLASTER]

I use inertia for pistol and rifle through 30-06 (largest I load) if I have just a few as it is quick and no setup.  If I need to pull 50, I'll set up the collet puller.  I don't load belted rounds, so can't comment on how well inertia pullers work on that.

Belt or no belt has zero impact (pun intended  ) on inertia pulling.

[7mmfan]

I have a bunch of loaded bullets that I have no intention of using. The bullets once pulled would make an almost completely full box or bullets that would be valuable and useful for someone, but I wouldn't feel good giving someone pulled bullets with collet marks. Hence the inertia puller. I want them as clean as possible. Glad to hear it will work fine with the riflecartridges, have one on the way.

[BULLBLASTER]

I have a bunch of loaded bullets that I have no intention of using. The bullets once pulled would make an almost completely full box or bullets that would be valuable and useful for someone, but I wouldn't feel good giving someone pulled bullets with collet marks. Hence the inertia puller. I want them as clean as possible. Glad to hear it will work fine with the riflecartridges, have one on the way.

What bullets are they?

[7mmfan]

I have a bunch of loaded bullets that I have no intention of using. The bullets once pulled would make an almost completely full box or bullets that would be valuable and useful for someone, but I wouldn't feel good giving someone pulled bullets with collet marks. Hence the inertia puller. I want them as clean as possible. Glad to hear it will work fine with the riflecartridges, have one on the way.

What bullets are they?

7mm 168gr Berger Classic Hunters
7mm 150gr Barnes TTSX

[timberfaller]

Have both!  The "inertia" works great, BUT found that a piece of gas or vacuum line hose save's the spire points it your into saving the bullet!!

[Mtnwalker]

I've done boxes and boxes of factory 7 rem ammo with one. They are a pain, but actually getting the bullet out once the cartridge is in there is no problem. What you hit it on makes a big difference, i used to do a piece of wood on my reloading table and it was like 10 hits per bullet. Then I moved to the concrete floor and its a couple good whacks, but the hammer feels like it might shatter at any moment

[Karl Blanchard]

Dibs on those classic hunters Rory! Let me know when they are available for purchase 

Seriously

[Stein]

I've done boxes and boxes of factory 7 rem ammo with one. They are a pain, but actually getting the bullet out once the cartridge is in there is no problem. What you hit it on makes a big difference, i used to do a piece of wood on my reloading table and it was like 10 hits per bullet. Then I moved to the concrete floor and its a couple good whacks, but the hammer feels like it might shatter at any moment

For sure, smack on the concrete floor.  I have the same feeling, but my Harbor Freight puller hasn't shattered yet.

[carpsniperg2]

Collet for me to now days. I have pulled 300 win and 7 mag with a hammer style. Make sure you wear safety glass.

Concrete take about 1/3 of the time as whacking a board or log.

[Okanagan]

GRIP-N-PULL.  I used an inertia hammer for years, have migrated to a GRIP-N-PULL and am not looking back.  Super simple, safe and plenty fast.  It normally leaves no mark on the bullet.

[actionshooter]

Hammer for me... been using the same one forever... have a nice big vise on the bench, no marks on the bullet and don't have to retool to pull when I need to... works for me

[thinkingman]

I'd be interested in the Barnes TTSX...
Thanks!

[Platensek-po]

I use a hammer puller and have my kids do it. They love whacking things anyway. I just set it up and let them whack away. Once the bullet is out I remove the bullet and powder and give them a new one to whack. Please don’t report me for child labor hahahaha

[7mmfan]

I use a hammer puller and have my kids do it. They love whacking things anyway. I just set it up and let them whack away. Once the bullet is out I remove the bullet and powder and give them a new one to whack. Please don’t report me for child labor hahahaha

I like that. My 3 year old would definitely be into that for 2, maybe 3, shells. 

[b23]

GRIP-N-PULL.  I used an inertia hammer for years, have migrated to a GRIP-N-PULL and am not looking back.  Super simple, safe and plenty fast.  It normally leaves no mark on the bullet.

 

Grip n Pull for me too.  Had one for years they work great and are fast to use.  I've given a few as Christmas gifts and the guys I gave them to liked them as well.

[NRA4LIFE]

I used the hammer type (RCBS) for a while but smashed it and a homemade one to pieces on some crimped .270 bullets.  I use my own home grown redneck grip and pull.  The Vice-Grip and pull: