[New Guy]

Has anyone tried this tool? Something about striking a rimfire bullet with a hammer doesn't seem quite right.

www.gunblast.com/Paco.htm

 

[TheGermanGuy]

Just the thought of it makes me nervous....

TheGermanGuy :sniper:

 

[cajungeo]

It says it increases velocity, and pressure. Thats because your hammering the bullet further in, increasing bullet seating depth. I'm shure its safe, but my question is how am I gonna hit the bullet with a hammer, when I'm under my reloading bench with an iron skillet on my head? I think I will wait for more research before trying it.

 

[New Guy]

Ironically, what makes the most sense about this whole thing is the iron skillet!!!!

 

[Spud]

Lemme know when yer gonna do this so I can get the heck away from ya!!!

It has to be dangerous, unless I'm not seeing it right. Yer bangin' on the rim area in any case.
Spud :usa:

 

[dmhjvftx]

Makes me nervous just knowing that someone thought it would be a good idea. If it works, then great but really it's just a .22. I run through too many to pound on all of them.

 

[Edward429451]

I couldnt see where it set the bullet deeper in the case. It probably doesnt. We're talking dead soft lead here. Them 22's have a pretty good 'skirt' of lead around them, pull a few and see for yourself. I do a little swaging myself and soft lead flows really easily. You probably just have to barely tap it.

Even assuming it is safe I wouldnt buy one unless they came out with a reloading press version so it could be adjusted and locked down for repeatable consistent results.

This dont look any scarier than Lee's pound your ammo together setup.