How to remove a stuck bullet

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How to remove a stuck bullet

Post by ChopperDoc » Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:08 am

Found this interesting. I learned some stuff.

http://www.shootingtimes.com/2011/01/03 ... hing_1106/
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Re: How to remove a stuck bullet

Post by guncrank1 » Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:43 am

I have solid brass and steel rods just for that use.
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Re: How to remove a stuck bullet

Post by guncrank1 » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:27 am

Using a wood dowel or a jointed cleaning rod
Or a tree twig or a bunch of nails
Or a drill bit after a bunch of nails pounded down with a hand sledge is not a good idea.
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Re: How to remove a stuck bullet

Post by Niceguy » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:42 am

I've vouch for the wooden dowel not working...haha
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Re: How to remove a stuck bullet

Post by Niceguy » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:42 am

I've vouch for the wooden dowel not working...haha
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