projectile stuck in my sig 226

[browning nb]

What is the best way to beat the projectile stuck in a barrel out. Its in about 1" from the receiver. Receiver to muzzle or muzzle to receiver.

 

[Onagoth]

squib load I assume? I can't say for sure, but I think its best to go the shortest way out.

 

[browning nb]

yes squib load

 

[Questar]

You use a brass squib rod and drive it back out the way it went in (so from the muzzle end back to the chamber end).

Mark

 

[browning nb]

thanks

 

[Contondant]

I just use a strong cleaning rod though the muzzel end. Give it a quick sharp smack. If you have access to a squib rod (with a weight attached to smack it), that's better

 

[Al-Sway]

If you haven't done it yet, run some penetrating oil and let it soak a bit before you try to drive it out (if it is a jacketed bullet, cast you don't need to bother.)

 

[Hoser-eh]

X2 on the oil.
Also electrician's tape around the rod to keep it centered & protect the crown.
Put the barrel on something solid, but not hard enough to peen the chamber. A hardwood block on a concrete floor, for example.

 

[Canuck44]

Wood dowel will work as well. Lubricate first though. I am not much for putting metal down a barrel, although a brass rod won't hurt it or shouldn't.

Take Care

Bob

 

[Satain]

I thought that the common pratice in a case like this is to discard the barrel. Am I wrong? Would this "squid load" cause you to damage the barrel in order to remove it?

 

[sunray]

"...protect the crown..." A plastic mallet will do that.
"...a brass rod won't hurt it or shouldn't..." There's no way brass will ever damage steel. It's too soft. Wood can shatter.

 

[misfire]

Good advice here...For me, a good blast of WD40. Then a brass rod with a plastic/nylon tipped mallet. I pounded out squibs using wood dowels but they split after a few good hard raps. I'm not sure if the more expensive oak dowels may be better. Good luck....

 

[Cerdan]

I thought that the common pratice in a case like this is to discard the barrel. Am I wrong?

Yes.

Would this "squid load" cause you to damage the barrel in order to remove it?

No. You're probably thinking of those cases where consecutive bullets are stuck in the barrel. In such cases, the barrel is most probably bulged.

 

[G37]

I fired a squib load (Primer Only) just to see how loud it was
Absolutely silent; dry fire silent.

I used a brass rod as mentioned above and hammered it out.

 

[Canuck44]

You should load the gun and clear it with another bullet. Works like charm.

If you are going to post something, think before you type. Either that or indicate you are trying to be humerous.

Take Care

Bob

 

[FAQMAT]

You should load the gun and clear it with another bullet. Works like charm.

 

[Baldrick]

Nice one!

 

[john@]

You can load an empty casing with a live primer only and shoot that, it will push the bullet another inch down the barrel. Then do it again, and again till it pops out the muzzle.

At least thats what I read here about some ppl doing. Never did it myself.

 

[locgo]

You should load the gun and clear it with another bullet. Works like charm.

The above advice could be DANGEROUS to you or your gun. Why would you suggest something like that? Ever think a newbie might take you seriously and get hurt? NOT funny IMHO.

 

[BattleRife]

You should load the gun and clear it with another bullet. Works like charm.

This is a recipe for disastre.

BUT, loading a case with primer and light powder charge with no bullet is a safe and effective way to clear the bore.

Or so says Hatcher. I've never tried it.