Help identify bullet puller

[Steve Steven]

I used to have a bullet puller, the collet type used in a press. It has become lost, can't find it.

I do, however, still have three collets for it. I would like to get another one like it so I can use the collets I have.

Can anyone look at the picture of the collets below and tell me what brand of puller would use them? I THINK the puller was a Forrester, or it may have been a Herters, don't remember.

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Thanks for any help you can provide!

Steve

[myg30]

Not RCBS. Let me see if one of my old books has any pictures of them.

Mike

[GRUMPA]

Well curiosity got the better of me and I had to pull it out of the closet. Mine has no identifiable makers mark on it but it uses the collets in the picture.

I guess I was wrong, it has what looks like a vibratory etched serial number on the part that gets screwed down on top of the collet, serial number H128678 but I'm at a loss as to what it actually means..

I did some searching and mine looks just like this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200998556579&item=200998556579&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466

[Steve Steven]

Grumpa,
That is what I remember mine looking like. I think that's it and I will bid on it in a few days.

Thanks!!

Steve

[ReloaderFred]

The collets look just like the collets my Forster Bullet Puller uses.

Hope this helps.

Fred

[Iowa Fox]

I just pulled my Herters out and the collects look identical. I think the Herters was made by Forster, the die body is black and looks just like the Forster pic in Grumpa's ebay pic.

[Steve Steven]

Iowa Fox,
That's interesting about the Herters. I know Herters Had various companies make their items. I bought a lot of Herters stuff back in the day, and mine could well have been Herters.

Thanks for the post.

Steve

[wistlepig1]

They sure look like the Forster Bullet Puller I have.
One question, do you remember if the pulled bullits stick in it every 3rd or 4th one. I made an Mod of mine that takes care of this. I made the same Mod for a friend and he loved it. I can post a picture of it if that would help when you replace your lost one.

[Steve Steven]

whistlepig1,
I would be interested in your Mod, I am a home shop machinist with a lathe and milling machine. J should be able to do your mod.

Thanks,
Steve

[wistlepig1]

Steve, I will dig it out in the morning and get some pictures.

[GRUMPA]

They sure look like the Forster Bullet Puller I have.
One question, do you remember if the pulled bullits stick in it every 3rd or 4th one. I made an Mod of mine that takes care of this. I made the same Mod for a friend and he loved it. I can post a picture of it if that would help when you replace your lost one.

I think that was the problem I was having with it, and.....that's why it's been buried in the closet.

[Dan Cash]

I modified my Forster too but no pictures needed. I drilled a hole in the center of the cap that tightens the collet and put a 16d nail through the hole. When tension is released and the bullet does not fall out, tap the nail with a hammer.

[adrians]

I modified my Forster too but no pictures needed. I drilled a hole in the center of the cap that tightens the collet and put a 16d nail through the hole. When tension is released and the bullet does not fall out, tap the nail with a hammer.

I,m heading to the shop right now,, great idea,,,.

Yup looks like Forster.

[wistlepig1]

Here it is together
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Drilled hole lever body for 1/4 bolt. 2 1/2" long standard bolt (1/4" x 20).
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Turned down bolt head to to .405"
Small spring, to hold out of the way when not in use.
1/4" nut to hold round Black "poper handle" in place.
If no lathe, chuck up 1/4" bolt in drill/ drill press and round with file.
Questions? martin

[Steve Steven]

Martin,
Thanks for the photos and description. I just ordered one from a guy on ebay ($26 incl shipping) should be here in a week or so. I think I will do it, I remembet having a sticking problem back in the day.

Steve

[wistlepig1]

Steve, use your lathe to make the "poper" and get a tight fit (+- .405) and concave the face of the 1/4" bolt you use. That centers the bullit and it take very little pressure to pop it out in your hand. The spring I use I got like 10 of them for less than $2 at Emco. Hope that it works out for you, there are only 2 of these I have make, one for a friend and the one I have. They have worked well for both of us. Let me know what you think after you get it working and good shooting. Martin

[Steve Steven]

whistlepig1,
I used the puller last night and it worked fine, pulled all the bullets exceptforone, which I had to do with the old "pliers in the die hole" trick. Didn't mark the bullet much.

I haven't done the mod yet, but will soon.

Thanks,
Steve

[wistlepig1]

Steve, After the Mod I would like your eval., if you would be so kind. thanks Martin

[Steve Steven]

Martin,
Might be a few weeks before I get around to it, wife and I are going to Hawaii to visit family for CHRISTMAS, younger daughter is pregnant with first child, be back late Dec. will let you know how it works when I am done.

Steve

[wistlepig1]

Have a safe trip.

Good new about the "new" shooter that is coming soon.