Disassemble .338 lapua bullets?

[SageValleyOutdoors]

So, I’m relatively new to reloading... i checked the manuals/online suggestions for a new load to put through my .338 lapua mag. After all the recommendations, i settled on a particular load and made 20-25 rounds for it. Unfortunately, i was too stupid to make 2 or 3 of them, testing the round before making more...
I’m FULLY aware of how stupid that is, so i don’t need a bunch of people telling me...
Anyway, the load is too hot, and it’s jamming the brass in the chamber after firing. I want to take all the bullets apart in order to salvage (.338 lapua brass is EXPENSIVE!). I bought one of the Frankfort Arsenal bullet puller tools, but it doesn’t fit the huge size of .338 lapua mag bullets.
Anyone know of another way to disassemble bullets without damaging the brass or bullet?
TIA

[Hawkeye]

You can certainly pull them with a collet puller in your press.
Alternatively, you can put them in the press, move the bullet upwards and grip them with a pair of pliers or heavy wire cutters. That will probably do more damage to the bullet, but it should work. If you do that, I would suggest you put something on top of the press to protect the threads, as I have seen threads damaged by doing this.
If you post your location, you might get an offer from someone nearby who has a collet puller.
Good luck

[kujoseto]

I like using my rcbs collet bullet puller. Not sure about other designs out there.

Just double checking about the comment of making 2-3 rounds to test first. It would be prudent to do that with working up charge weights along the way. You probably already know that but for others reading after we forget about this thread and they find it in a search, it’s good to say it anyway.

If you’re near Sherwood Park you could try my bullet puller before you go buy your own

[Tactical Lever]

It's a little messier, but inertia pullers are cheap and effective.

[obsessed1]

So a number of years ago I had the same issue I use a rcbs collet style puller but was given 50 25-06 reloads to take apart. I don't have a 25. Collet
Here's what I did. Run the completed round up through your press with no die in place. Remove the 3 jaw chuck front by drill press and clamp it on the bullet... Lower the ram. Done. The bullets had no worse marks than any I have pulled with the rcbs puller

A cordless/ corded drill with 1/2 chuck should work as well as long as you can tighten the chuck enough not to slip.

Good luck hope this helps.

[marky_mark]

I don’t think 338 lapua cases fit in an inertia puller
Best to get the rcbs

[cgrif]

I bought these. They don't do damage to the bullet and work well especially on the Lapua i have. Had a stiff bolt too, so i had to pull 19 rd.s No problem.

https://grip-n-pull.com/

[kujoseto]

That grip and pull looks like a great design

[Ebrand]

I might be able to help out.

Send me a pm

[Dean2]

I am north Edmonton. I have an RCBS collet puller and 338 collet you can borrow if you want.

[ramonmark]

I also have an rcbs collet in 338 u can borrow. I'm in st Albert

[6.5 shooter]

Buy the RCBS puller...you need one now and you will need one in the future, guaranteed. If you pull bullets and like to keep them like new then the Inertia pullers are a waste of time and money IMHO .... I used one for a few years... it is now for sale, so save yourself the aggravation and just buy the right tool for the job.

[Dean2]

If you decide to buy a collet puller, get the Hornady. WAY better puller. I have both and all I ever use now is the Hornady. That is why I have no worries about lending out the RCBS, just sits in the box for the odd job I don't have a Hornady collet for.

[Pathfinder76]

Use a pair of side cutters

[Salavee]

Originally Posted by cgrif

I bought these. They don't do damage to the bullet and work well especially on the Lapua i have. Had a stiff bolt too, so i had to pull 19 rd.s No problem.

https://grip-n-pull.com/

Yes, Grip n Pull gets the job done. For sure, you need strong hands, but they do work well. No bullet deformation at all.