RCBS 9436 .45 Cal Bullet Puller Collet - Precision Metal Design

The RCBS 9436 .45 Cal Bullet Puller Collet is a precision metal collet designed for reloaders who need to safely separate jacketed bullets from their brass cases without harm to either component. If you reload rifle or pistol ammunition and occasionally need to pull bullets—whether you've made a loading error, want to salvage components, or need to recycle brass—a dedicated bullet puller collet beats improvised methods and risky workarounds. This collet is caliber-specific for .45 cartridges and threads directly into your existing single-stage reloading press using standard 7/8-inch-14 threads, making it compatible with the vast majority of bench-mounted presses already in your setup.

Operation is straightforward: load the collet die into your press, position your loaded round in the shellholder, snug the collet around the bullet, then work the press ram to extract the projectile. The precision metal construction resists wear and keeps a consistent grip on bullets across multiple pulls. Unlike hammer-style pullers or other crude methods, a collet puller minimizes shock and preserves case integrity—crucial if you're working with quality brass you plan to reload many times over.

Reloaders serious about their craft and committed to component conservation will appreciate having a purpose-built tool rather than jury-rigging a solution. Whether you're correcting a mistake mid-session or processing salvage brass, the RCBS bullet puller collet does one job reliably and repeatably.

Key Features

• Caliber-specific .45 collet for precise bullet grip
• Standard 7/8-inch-14 threads fit most single-stage presses
• Precision metal construction for durability and consistent performance
• Protects both bullet and case during removal
• Simple ram-action operation—no hammering or auxiliary tools needed

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this bullet puller fit my reloading press?

The RCBS 9436 uses standard 7/8-inch-14 threads and is designed to work with most single-stage reloading presses. If your press accepts standard reloading dies with that thread specification, it will accept this collet.

Can I use this collet for other calibers besides .45?

No. This is a caliber-specific collet made for .45 ammunition. You would need a separate collet for each caliber you reload.

Does this puller damage bullets or cases?

The collet design is engineered to grip and pull bullets without harming the brass case. It's gentler than impact-style pullers and helps preserve case life if you plan to reload the brass again.

What's the difference between a collet puller and other bullet puller types?

A collet puller uses a press-mounted die with a mechanized grip to pull bullets, whereas other methods (like impact pullers) rely on shock or manual force. The collet method is generally more controlled and less wear on components.