10 Most Common Reloading Mistakes

[roob]

I'm guilty of low powder charge, or no powder. Resulted in projectile lodged rather firmly half way down the barrel

What cartridge was that shooting Patrol?

.223? 30-06?

Could you tap it out with a rod of needed a smith to pull it?

[Patrol66]

.40 cal pistol roob. Back in the day when I shot pistols. I haven't made the step to reload for the rifles yet, soon though. Pistols were hungry little beasts, lol

[roob]

Primer still has a bit of bang to it then.

I looked up the data and see .40cal pistol would be 130gr-200gr bullets so a bit of weight to get moving.

How'd you go about getting the stuck bullet out?

Knock it out with a cleaning rod or well and truly stuck in there?

[Patrol66]

Removed the projectile with a brass rod I had made / bought earlier.

Advice from a club member was to get one because sooner or later I would need it

[Harper]

Do you just bash it out back through the rifling it already followed or is there some technique to it?

[cavok]

There is no technique to removing any projectile struck in a barrel.

With pistol, revolver or semi, get yourself a 5/6mm brass or stainless rod, approximately 25cm long.

Mostly a projectile, irrespective of its weight is in the middle or either end. Get a piece of stick, cable tie, anything when inserted into the barrel will indicate the position of the stuck projectile. No need to disassemble either the revolver or semi, place end of brass or stainless rod on firm ground, barrel first if at chamber end, a few light taps it will be dislodged.

Some people use a rod with a handle and strike the projectile in the barrel several times, it is easily dislodged. Irrespective of the projectile position in the rod, place barrel over rod push down several times, again easy.

No damage.

[Harper]

I'm surprised that's the case.

Figured it would be much more solidly jammed in there.

[inspector]

Youtube, there are a few videos of guys knocking out stuck projies from pistol barrels with a rod and hammer.

[cavok]

The technique I describe above is universal, there are variations if you want a hammer, but seriously, its not that jammed tight, it will knock out easily.

Shooting an case full of powder without a projectile sounds silly, the power will spill everywhere and at a range you would not be carrying a case full of powder and no projectile.

[inspector]

They're just tapping it out with a hammer in the things I was referring too.

Wasn't suggesting a sledge hammer and force was needed.

[anthillinside]

Glad to see you ARE thinking.

Hit it with a rod/hammer.

99% of stuck projectiles are due to low/no powder burn.

Pushing it with a rod will tell you exactly how tight it's stuck.

Putting a gunpowder charge behind it is making a pipe bomb out of your gun.

[tucked]

Just thinking out loud so still might be a stupid idea

Might be an idea to try from behind a screen with the pistol in the trigger on a string 30m away

[Patrol66]

Would be much more hassle and dangerous to use a loaded case without projectile to dislodge.

It is a very simple process with the pistol to disassemble and perform the task properly.

One good thing with pistol shooting is that all tools and equipment can be easily carried with you ( except maybe a chrono )

[Redwood]

Interesting idea though.

If it's a problem that occurs with some regularity having a few pre-made 'clearer' cartridges to knock it out would be convenient.

Not a practical/safe option in this instance but never hurts to think outside the box.