Toll To Make Hollow Points

Mike Franklin · 07-21-2008, 08:14 PM

A friend of mine used to have a tool/set up for putting a hollow point in a lead bullet.
It was like an old table top case trimmer but had a bit that would bore into the end of a lead bullet that had already been loaded onto a case.
If you saw one you'd know it.
Are they still made?

rondog · 07-22-2008, 12:51 AM

A small lathe would work great, but I've never heard of what you're talking about. Nothing would surprise me though.

GlockMeister · 07-22-2008, 01:16 AM

Wouldn't it be easier to just buy some hollow point bullets? I mean you can get them pretty reasonably and it really isn't worth risking anything to do it when they're available. To me anyhow. But I suppose, id you have like 10,000 flat head bullets and you'd like to try, to date and so far there's no law against it. lol But SHHHHHH, they just might make one if you say it to loud or something.

Shaun · 07-22-2008, 01:20 AM

buy a hollow point mold block and it will solve all your problems giving you a uniform hollow for the weights.

GlockMeister · 07-22-2008, 01:44 AM

Is this for use when you cast your own Shaun? Or can you take pre-made flat nose and do it to them with that? Ask me, I don't know. lol

gandog56 · 07-22-2008, 02:13 AM

Drilling out a hollowpoint would change the bullet weight.

jimkim · 07-22-2008, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Franklin

A friend of mine used to have a tool/set up for putting a hollow point in a lead bullet.
It was like an old table top case trimmer but had a bit that would bore into the end of a lead bullet that had already been loaded onto a case.
If you saw one you'd know it.
Are they still made?

Yes
Universal Hollow Pointer

MidwayUSA - Forster Universal Hollow Pointer 1/16"

Mike Franklin · 07-22-2008, 12:42 PM

My friend had that Universal type. I just think it might be handy if you decided you wanted to make a box of LHP ammo.

gandog56 · 07-22-2008, 12:44 PM

Never try to make a hollowpoint out of a jacketed or copper plated bullet. The lead could separate from the jacket and the jacket remain in your barrel. The next bullet that hit the obstruction could ruin your day.

jimkim · 07-22-2008, 03:19 PM

They recommend it for lead as well as jacketed bullets. I don't believe they would market a product that would cause them to have their collective asses sued off. Just in case your right. I decided to email Forster. I also talked to them on the phone. It is harder with jacketed bullets but it is safe. The bit only goes in 1/16-1/8". In all there testing they have had no problems as was mentioned above.
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jimkim · 07-22-2008, 03:37 PM

Mike I am really glad you brought this up. I have been wanting some lead FNHP bullets for my 30-30. I was thinking about the same tool. It had been years since I had seen one. You made me finally get off my rear and find one. Thanks

07-21-2008, 08:14 PM	#1
Mike Franklin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poteet, Texas Posts: 1,277 Trader Rating: (0)	Toll To Make Hollow Points A friend of mine used to have a tool/set up for putting a hollow point in a lead bullet. It was like an old table top case trimmer but had a bit that would bore into the end of a lead bullet that had already been loaded onto a case. If you saw one you'd know it. Are they still made? __________________ Aim real good we're nearly out of ammo.

07-22-2008, 12:51 AM	#2
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,238 Trader Rating: (0)	A small lathe would work great, but I've never heard of what you're talking about. Nothing would surprise me though. __________________ What she doesn't know about, doesn't piss her off.....

07-22-2008, 01:16 AM	#3
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,936 Trader Rating: (0)	Wouldn't it be easier to just buy some hollow point bullets? I mean you can get them pretty reasonably and it really isn't worth risking anything to do it when they're available. To me anyhow. But I suppose, id you have like 10,000 flat head bullets and you'd like to try, to date and so far there's no law against it. lol But SHHHHHH, they just might make one if you say it to loud or something. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

07-22-2008, 01:20 AM	#4
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,585 Trader Rating: (0)	buy a hollow point mold block and it will solve all your problems giving you a uniform hollow for the weights. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

07-22-2008, 01:44 AM	#5
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,936 Trader Rating: (0)	Is this for use when you cast your own Shaun? Or can you take pre-made flat nose and do it to them with that? Ask me, I don't know. lol __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6! Last edited by GlockMeister; 07-22-2008 at 03:34 PM.

07-22-2008, 02:13 AM	#6
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 3,353 Trader Rating: (0)	Drilling out a hollowpoint would change the bullet weight.

07-22-2008, 12:42 PM	#8
Mike Franklin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poteet, Texas Posts: 1,277 Trader Rating: (0)	My friend had that Universal type. I just think it might be handy if you decided you wanted to make a box of LHP ammo. __________________ Aim real good we're nearly out of ammo.

07-22-2008, 12:44 PM	#9
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 3,353 Trader Rating: (0)	Never try to make a hollowpoint out of a jacketed or copper plated bullet. The lead could separate from the jacket and the jacket remain in your barrel. The next bullet that hit the obstruction could ruin your day.

07-22-2008, 03:19 PM	#10
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eastman GA Posts: 1,768 Trader Rating: (0)	They recommend it for lead as well as jacketed bullets. I don't believe they would market a product that would cause them to have their collective asses sued off. Just in case your right. I decided to email Forster. I also talked to them on the phone. It is harder with jacketed bullets but it is safe. The bit only goes in 1/16-1/8". In all there testing they have had no problems as was mentioned above. . __________________ Jan. 4, 2007...Gasoline $2.10/gallon HMMM? Jim Last edited by jimkim; 07-22-2008 at 04:19 PM.

07-22-2008, 03:37 PM	#11
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eastman GA Posts: 1,768 Trader Rating: (0)	Mike I am really glad you brought this up. I have been wanting some lead FNHP bullets for my 30-30. I was thinking about the same tool. It had been years since I had seen one. You made me finally get off my rear and find one. Thanks __________________ Jan. 4, 2007...Gasoline $2.10/gallon HMMM? Jim Last edited by jimkim; 07-22-2008 at 04:19 PM.