Bullet damage question

[Lococop]

Being somewhat new to reloading, I pulled a few bullets from casings that come to find out, did not have the correct charge. So in the process, I scratched or nicked the bullet when I pulled it out (not too bad). Can I reload the same bullet and use it. Will it have any negative effects upon firing?

 

[ScottRiqui]

As long as they're not deformed, scratches/nicks shouldn't hurt anything. They might not be the most accurate at long range but they should shoot fine.

I'm assuming you pulled them with a kinetic bullet puller or something else designed for the purpose? If the scratches/nicks are from a pair of Vise-Grip pliers, then ignore everything I said and toss them.

 

[Lococop]

It's funny you stipulated that. Yes pliers were used. Not by me ofcourse. I have a bullet puller The bullets do not seem to be deformed. Just minor scratches and nicks. Why toss them? Curious.

 

[ScottRiqui]

I was just giving you a hard time - even light plier marks shouldn't be a problem. For the very first bullets I pulled, I used pliers and the bullets were decidely *not* suitable for re-use. The plier teeth had actually cut through the plating on the bullet.

 

[Lococop]

That's good to hear. I'll just tell my buddy he can go and shoot those rounds and have fun. I appreciate the insight. I'll tell him to invest in a bullet puller