Help removing a stuck projectile.

Erick · Jan 26, 2015

I was over at a friend's house and he showed me a Hawken rifle he picked up from a co worker. The very first thing I did was dropped the rod to see if there was a charge. Sure enough. I removed the nipple and soaked the charge before screwing in my puller with no luck. I've searched for a Co2 tool locally but without success. Does anyone here have one around the OKC area that would be willing to blast this thing out for me?

There is some pitting around the threads. Is this worth salvaging? I'll try and get some pics up too. Thanks!

Super Dave · Jan 26, 2015

I have a bigass air compressor, if you want to try that. It worked for me long ago. Another option, messy but works, is to put a grease fitting in place of the nipple and start pumping.

swampratt · Jan 27, 2015

I have had muzzleloaders with pitting around the nipple threads and no issues with the accuracy or performance.

I have left muzzleloaders loaded and ready to fire for over a year. did you not want to cap it and fire the projectile out?

Buddy left his 6 shooter pistol loaded for over 10 years, I was with him when he fired all the rounds off.. worked like you just loaded it.

Good luck Erik and I would try Super Dave's air compressor

Erick · Jan 27, 2015

Thanks guys! I didn't want to shoot it since he nor I knew positivity the age or load. I wouldn't have felt comfortable discharging a load from a guy that would have sold a rifle to a guy and not thought to disclose that it was loaded. I might give my air compressor a try. If that doesn't work I'll call ya Dave!

338Shooter · Jan 28, 2015

They make a screw like jag that can be used on your ram rod to screw into the bullet and pull it out.

http://www.amazon.com/Traditions-Performance-Firearms-Muzzleloader-Bullet/dp/B0029M2GRM

Oklahomabassin · Jan 28, 2015

dustingaunder said:
They make a screw like jag that can be used on your ram rod to screw into the bullet and pull it out.

http://www.amazon.com/Traditions-Performance-Firearms-Muzzleloader-Bullet/dp/B0029M2GRM

He screwed in a puller, per his post. Those sometimes are difficult, as they slightly expand the bullet as the threaded portion is screwed in.

Super Dave · Jan 29, 2015

Erick said:
Thanks guys! I didn't want to shoot it since he nor I knew positivity the age or load. I wouldn't have felt comfortable discharging a load from a guy that would have sold a rifle to a guy and not thought to disclose that it was loaded. I might give my air compressor a try. If that doesn't work I'll call ya Dave!

Holler whenever you like!

GUN DOG · Jan 29, 2015

I've got a co2 tool if ya need it

Erick · Jan 30, 2015

GUN DOG said:
I've got a co2 tool if ya need it

I'd love to give it a shot! How can I reach you?

GUN DOG · Jan 30, 2015

sent you a pm

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