Bullet stuck backwards in barrel

[lunchboxjonez]

Sooooo....... Did you get it removed yet?

[Lordofbarbeque]

The bullet puller concept what I was refering to in the above discription. When the bullet hits the wood. I know there is a song in there somewhere. Anyway, all catering done for weekend so lets analyze the helll out of this!!

[LeoPTY]

Hey all,

Thanks for the suggestions. I went and bought a 7/16" dowel rod, but it was too snug to fit down the barrel and would form a seal, but I couldn't find my drill (for the center) or sandpaper to reduce the diameter of the rod so I threw in the towel and dropped it off at the gunsmith. He's said probably going to drill the bullet so the powder is out and proceed.

[meanc]

Drill the bullet????

If he honestly suggested that, I'd rethink my options and find a different gunsmith.

As mentioned, the solution here is so simple and easy, a 5 minute job at most, with absolutely no risk of harm to yourself or the barrel.

[Lordofbarbeque]

Yeah, GS really!!! that's Chicken Sht all the way. Hammer that baby out of there. Wood don't beat steel. You bought a man's gun , now Man Up!!

I would clear the room first, though, just in case.

[flintknapper]

Originally Posted by LeoPTY

Hey all,

Thanks for the suggestions. I went and bought a 7/16" dowel rod, but it was too snug to fit down the barrel and would form a seal, but I couldn't find my drill (for the center) or sandpaper to reduce the diameter of the rod so I threw in the towel and dropped it off at the gunsmith. He's said probably going to drill the bullet so the powder is out and proceed.

No, he's probably going to take a rod, tap it one time lightly and then call you to come and pick it up. It will take him longer to write up your receipt than it took to cure the problem.

At least you'll be back in business.

[markbob45]

If 7/16" is to snug get a 3/8" and start tapping. I'll bet it falls out after a couple light taps.

[radomowski]

Eh gad, not sure when I've ever read so many backyard Gunsmith cures.

I gotta admit, the bullet screw job is SOP for BlackPowder...

And, WD40 or Aero Kroil worksgreat to kill a primer....