Corbin Bullet Puller
The Corbin Bullet Puller (CBP-50) is designed to remove bullets from loaded cartridges safely, by using the gentle but powerful leverage of a heavy duty reloading press, such as the CSP-2 or CHP-1. (See Press Page for more information.) It works with any reloading press, however, if the press is capable of reloading a 50 BMG round.
Rather than using the sudden impact of a mallet type tool, which can crack the priming pellet and fracture the powder grains, the CBP-50 eases the bullet out of the case. Pulling pyrotechnic rounds, such as tracer or incendiary bullets, not to mention explosive rounds, is accomplished without as much risk of detonation or ignition.
Unlike spring-loaded fingers that dig into the bullet on the pulling stroke, the CBP-50 uses a precisely shaped orifice lined with copper cushion material to apply a pressure grip on the .510 bullet. The handles are offset just enough to compensate for torque deflection, concentrating the grip around the bullet. The bullet is held without being marred or deformed. Most pulled bullets show no sign of the operation, whereas commercially pulled bullets using spring return leaf grips normally show rather severe gouges and deformation.
The collet type puller is similar in concept, but much slower to operate. Collet pullers that use screw closure must be turned to apply pressure and close the collet fingers, and unscrewed to release the pressure. The Corbin Bullet Puller automatically opens with light spring pressure as soon as you relax your grip on the handle, and closes firmly with a slight movement of the hand. It combines the speed of operation of the spring-loaded finger device with the clean, marr-free operation of the collet, while avoiding the impact forces of the hammer-type puller.
Important!
The CBP-50 will only pull bullets that have at least 0.2 inches of parallel shank projecting from the case. A bullet loaded so that only the curved nose is visible outside the case does not present any parallel gripping surface for the tool to grasp. Either an inertial puller, or a puller that has sharp spring-loaded teeth to dig into the bullet, will be able to remove it from the case. The mar-free pulling of bullets is valid for bullets with the exposed, parallel shank sufficient to get a good grip (0.2 inches or more).
To operate the CBP-50, follow these steps:
- Rest the flat side of the tool on top of the press head, holding the handle lightly.
- Slip a round into the press ram using the appropriate shell holder.
- Raise the ram without a die in the press head, so the bullet passes into the puller's orifice.
- Squeeze the handle of the puller, gripping the bullet firmly on the parallel shank.
- While holding the handle firmly, lower the press ram to pull the bullet.
- Relax your grip on the handle to free the bullet, and repeat steps 2 to 6 again.
The puller is designed with a coil spring to release the grip on the bullet when the handle grip is relaxed, and a guide pin that keeps the two halves of the tool aligned against the pulling forces. The pivot is a hardened steel chain repair link, which should never require replacement but would be easily replaced if damaged or worn. The CBP-50 puller is designed to grip a standard 0.510 diameter 50 BMG round properly.
The CBP-50 may be purchased on the secure shopping cart or by e-mail. Prices are shown in the Corbin Price List.
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