Frankford Arsenal Pile Driver Projectile Puller, Easy Pull Handle, Standard and Magnum Carrier Assembly, for Reloading and Gunsmithing

Works great, usually requires 2 cycles to get the bullet out. Tried it on 32Gr .204 Ruger up to 180Gr .308. Zero marks on projectile, fast operation. Two small issues, it’s loud in operation, annoys girlfriend and dogs. Cats are chill with it. The included mounting screws are very soft metal, one stripped very easy, replaced with one from my stash so problem solved.

I saw this awhile back and thought , yeah right, plastic junk. Then in an online conversation with another reloader he mentioned that he had one and liked it. I figured I'd give it a shot, after all it's Amazon and I could easily return it. I tried it and it's NOT going back! It does need to be mounted vertically and to a solid surface. I mounted mine to the window frame in my gun room, I also used a piece of 5/8" ID clear tubing to run to a catch container. So far I tried .38 and .357 lead and jacketed, 30-06,30-30, 300BO 9mm, .45ACP and 5.56. Most bullets seemed to take two 'strikes' with the exception of 5.56 they popped out in one. If your like me and just toss all the rejects into a bin to get around to someday, well someday is here! I have about 25 years of rejected rounds to do, I know what I'll be doing this winter.

The hose barb is pretty cheap, broke in under 200 rds. I made a mount for it out of a cheap 2x6 (you need it for the width of the device) and its really sturdy. This thing is louder than you would think. But its got some power behind it. For crimped 556/223 and 55gr projectiles it takes at least 2 hits, mostly 3. Sometimes the whole cartridge comes out. The barbed fitting for the hose is 5/8 ID for those looking to get it ahead of time. Overall not bad, you can get into a rhythm and nock some rounds out. I would also advise having a few dryer sheets around to de static any hard plastic parts (your container to collect components)

This thing WILL remove a bullet. Let me tell you though, it is loud. First time I used it the wife came running in my gun room thinking I had a gun go off!!

Frankly, I'd had it with the hammer-style bullet pullers. I recently had to pull a 158gr Remington JSP which was roll crimped from a .357 magnum case. As I repeatedly whacked the garage floor with that plastic mallet, this jacketed soft point began to shed its core. Each succesive whack resulted in the lead core elongating and oozing from the jacket like turkish taffy. The jacket never came free, so both the case and the bullet were ruined. Then I saw this Frankford Arsenal thing on you tube. I figured it had to be better than wasting time hammering my garage floor, so I took the plunge. I inserted one round from the lot giving me trouble, and I operated the handle. If you haven't seen this thing demo'd on youtube, have a look. I inserted the problem round into the carrier, and four pulls later, I had both an undamaged bullet and case in my hand. In my opinion, the Frankford Arsenal Pile Driver is worth its weight in gold. What a time saver! BTW, I have no association with Frankford Arsenal, I purchased the product at full price, and I wasn't compensated in any way for this review.

1st. Put Locktite on the cartridge carrier locking device bolt. It is likely to loosen, best to just do this 1st and let it dry 2nd. Sheetrock is not a sufficient backer. Even with anchors the Piledriver will loosen up as the Sheetrock gets jolted over and over. 3rd. Get longer high quality wood screws like 2" deck screws if you mount this on a Sheetrock wall. You may need washers as well. The included screws do not engage the studs enough when used through Sheetrock. Now the review: Superior in every possible way to my collet puller and impact hammer. I had a contaminated batch of 308 Winchester and pulled 240 + bullets in under an hour. My setup included a piece of hose routed into a container and the Piledriver mounted to my garage wall at just under chest height. Load round, activate the tool 3 times, remove carrier and use a nut driver to quickly wiggle the empty cartridge from the shell holder, repeat. Could not be easier.

Well that was a waste of money. The part that connects the linkage broke in less than one hundred 9mm shells. For as much tension and shock being produced. Plastic is not is not the material for this application. Also there is nothing on frankfort arsenal web site to order replacement parts. Do not recommend

This Frankford Arsenal Pile Driver Bullet Puller works great. I was able to disassemble some 38 spl bullets that I could't get apart with a kenetic hammer. I was able to save the bullets and primers to use again. I would recommend this to any one that reloads pistol and rifle bullets.

worked for about 80 rounds, very effective tool but the plastic catching collet broke. I engineered a new collet out of copper plumbing supplies and seems to be fine now. Most people do not need to pull many bullets, in my case I have to decap around 1500 rounds of old dead ammo...for volume you will need to do some engineering. I have gone over many reviws and after over 2400 rounds of 9 mm, 9 major, 38 super and .40, I say this stands the test...yes it is loud