How to remove a stuck live round safely

[J E Custom]

Another Video that might help If someone has the tools and skill.

I have used this method to test High pressure and low pressure vessels and in a few cases , a stuck live round.
This pressure is below the barrel yield strength and there fore will not damage it.

I slightly modified it by using water instead of grease (Water is non compressible and is easier to fill and remove the air) It is also a lot less messy. I also like the straight Zerk fitting to minimize threaded connections that can leak

I fill the barrel and the grease gun and evacuate as much air as possible and if the primer pops out first,no problem, The ignition source is gone and the powder is wet and safe.

Maybe this will save someone from a catastrophe.



J E CUSTOM

 

[yobuck]

Why wouldnt sitting the action in a container of say WD40, fill the barrel also, then just sit the whole thing in a safe spot for a period of time be a safer method.?

 

[ButterBean]

I' used this method myself, worked good for me

 

[Ranger Rick]

Thank you Jerry for another great, informative post Using water instead of grease sure makes sense also. 🍻

 

[khoss84]

Something everyone should know!