Been reloading for over 70 years and am ashamed to admit that I find myself in need of a means to break down a large number of 38 Special reloads.
Have never used a hammer puller, but I think this would be the best tool for the job and wonder if there is a preferred make/model.
Turns out, I loaded a thousand rounds of 38 Special ammo on a progressive press and in retrospect, was distracted a couple of times during the process. Probably just fine, but now I question the possibility of a double charge slipping through, soooo. Unload, I must.
The load was relatively mild @ 5.3 gr. Accurate #5 behind 157 gr. lead swc, but a double charge would be too stout even in a 357 mag.
Any favorite hammer type pullers out there, and tips on salvaging components?
Regards,
hps
Have never used a hammer puller, but I think this would be the best tool for the job and wonder if there is a preferred make/model.
Turns out, I loaded a thousand rounds of 38 Special ammo on a progressive press and in retrospect, was distracted a couple of times during the process. Probably just fine, but now I question the possibility of a double charge slipping through, soooo. Unload, I must.
The load was relatively mild @ 5.3 gr. Accurate #5 behind 157 gr. lead swc, but a double charge would be too stout even in a 357 mag.
Any favorite hammer type pullers out there, and tips on salvaging components?
Regards,
hps