so just how long are these hammer things supposed to last?

[41mag]

plenty of use (sporadically off & on) over the last couple decades: sounded different wacking with it today....not really disappointed....just rather surprised...

what's a better more modern product to replace the old darling?

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[ron]

Used one of those pullers for years. Difficult at best to pull 223. Changed to RCBS collet
bullet puller. So much easier. Should of bought one years ago.

 

[41mag]

My use is primarily pistol calibers; I've got a frame mount collet set up if needed (as on some 308 a few years ago); almost never reload 223.

 

[Pops1911]

Looks exactly like mine. Uum not broken of course. Whacked lots of bullets out with mine. It is years old now. I figure when it breaks I will just buy another one. Franklin makes good stuff in my experience.

 

[ConcernedCitizen]

I don't think you're supposed to be using it that often...

 

[kmk1012]

Figure out the cost per bullet removed over the decades and then compare to modern prices and then ask, should I buy one or three more

 

[Capn Jack]

So far the only use I've had for mine was when I found out how high you can boost chamber
pressure by seating bullets too deep.

P.S. They don't work worth a dam pounded on a wooden bench.

 

[jordanka16]

Just buy a new one, I use an RCBS hammer. The collet style pullers are faster for large quantities but if you just have one to pull the hammer is better than setting up the collet.