The Hornady Lock-N-Load Impact Bullet Puller (SKU 050092) is a manual kinetic reloading tool engineered to separate seated projectiles from cartridge cases without damaging components. Operating entirely via inertia rather than mechanical leverage or electrical power, this impact hammer safely captures both the undamaged bullet and the underlying propellant charge inside its hollow chamber upon striking a firm surface, such as an end-grain block of hardwood. The tool accommodates rimmed, rimless, and belted cases across rifle and pistol chamberings ranging from approximately .22 calibre up to .45 calibre.

Key Features

• Non-Destructive Projectile Recovery: Employs kinetic energy to dislodge seated bullets, preserving both the projectile profile and the powder charge for reuse.
• Modular 3-Collet Retention System: Utilises three distinct collets to securely capture case rims: Collet 1 (3 grooves) for small case heads like .22 Hornet; Collet 2 (2 grooves) for standard rifle and pistol cases like .223 Rem, .308 Win, 9mm, and .45 ACP; and Collet 3 (1 groove) for large and magnum case heads such as WSM and belted magnums.
• Integrated Handle Storage: Built with a hollow, ergonomic handle that stows the two idle collets internally, keeping them secured at the loading bench while the third is actively deployed.
• Fully Mechanical Operation: Requires no batteries, external power, or press mounts, allowing immediate spot corrections on the reloading bench or in a range kit.

Product Specifications

• Model / SKU: 050092
• Power Type: Manual / kinetic impact (non-electric)
• Calibre Compatibility: .22 calibre (.224″) up to .45 calibre
• Case Compatibility: Rimmed, rimless, and belted cartridges (magnum rim diameters up to approx. .532″–.550″)
• Tool Length: Approximately 28 cm to 30 cm
• Tool Weight: Approximately 300 g to 350 g
• Packaged Dimensions: Approximately 40.8 cm × 24.0 cm × 9.1 cm
• Included Accessories: Main hammer body, threaded retention cap, and a 3-collet system

Who is the Hornady Lock N Load Impact Bullet Puller for?

• Handloaders correcting individual reloading mistakes — accommodates cartridges from .22 calibre up to .45 calibre using an interchangeable 3-collet system, allowing quick, non-destructive breakdown of low-volume spot errors such as incorrect powder charges or improperly seated projectiles without altering reloading press dies.
• Reloaders salvaging components from surplus ammunition — captures powder and intact projectiles across common military and commercial case dimensions spanning .22 calibre to .45 calibre, using the inertia of this kinetic bullet puller to harvest usable components from small batches of factory seconds or surplus rounds.

Less suitable for: High-volume teardowns exceeding 20 rounds, sub-calibres below .22 calibre (such as .17 Hornet or .204 Ruger due to collet slippage and low projectile mass), or oversized dangerous-game calibres exceeding standard magnum rim diameters; high-volume teardowns are better handled by a press-mounted collet bullet puller.