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Brad
08-14-2009, 07:44 PM
Need some help. Cartridge misfired and full wadcutter is jammed between the barrel and the cylinder. Cylinder will not rotate or release. :banghead

Have to figure out how to get the bullet pulled forward into the 7.5" barrel so the cylinder will release and can be removed. Then maybe I can get the bullet out of the barrel.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.........Thank You..........Brad
rjrivero
08-14-2009, 08:11 PM
Use a wood dowel. Tap it from the muzzle back into the cylinder. Then remove the cylinder and then tap out the bullet from the cylinder. Squibs in a revolver are no fun. ;)
Dframe
08-14-2009, 09:09 PM
What RJ said!
You MAY use a brass drift as an alternative to the dowel, but back into the case the bullet must go. Tap gently and just enough to get the bullet out of the forcing cone and clear of the cylinder face.
Tusker
08-14-2009, 10:47 PM
You would do well to put some 'BREAKFREE' down the muzzle, or spray in some 'PAM'-- doesn't matter how tight you may think the bullet is, it will help. Once you get the cylinder open it is a snap to pop the offending bullet out,-- AFTER you eject the brass. :)
Max
08-15-2009, 07:04 PM
Brad, do you have any photos of this before you start? Would be nice for reference.
Dframe
08-15-2009, 08:15 PM
Good point tusker made. Spray in some lubricant.
mycar47562
08-17-2009, 04:33 PM
im with max i wanna see pics
Brad
08-23-2009, 06:42 PM
Use a wood dowel. Tap it from the muzzle back into the cylinder. Then remove the cylinder and then tap out the bullet from the cylinder. Squibs in a revolver are no fun. ;)
Thank you for the information. I will give this a try. I tried an aluminum dowel and that is how the bullet got jammed between the barrel and the cylinder. I guess I just did not tap enough.
Brad
08-23-2009, 06:44 PM
What RJ said!
You MAY use a brass drift as an alternative to the dowel, but back into the case the bullet must go. Tap gently and just enough to get the bullet out of the forcing cone and clear of the cylinder face.
Thanks, I will continue the tapping and try to get it cleared back into the case.
Brad
08-23-2009, 06:47 PM
You would do well to put some 'BREAKFREE' down the muzzle, or spray in some 'PAM'-- doesn't matter how tight you may think the bullet is, it will help. Once you get the cylinder open it is a snap to pop the offending bullet out,-- AFTER you eject the brass. :)
Thank you, I will give it more slippery juice before I continue trying to tap it back into the shell so I can get the cylinder open.
Brad
08-23-2009, 06:50 PM
Brad, do you have any photos of this before you start? Would be nice for reference.
Take a picture of a bullet jammed down a barrel? I'll have to work on that..........
Brad
08-23-2009, 06:53 PM
im with max i wanna see pics
I am working on taking a picture of a bullet jammed between the barrel and cylinder. It is an interesting project............
rjrivero
08-23-2009, 09:54 PM
One other thing, Brad.

If the bullet is deformed badly, you may have to force it back past the forcing cone and into the cylinder.

We did it once on a .45 with a 9mm spent casing on the end of a solid steel rod and a 3lb hammer. Using the spent casing will protect the barrel while getting A LOT of force on the bullet. You may smoosh the bullet flat, but it will punch out.
mycar47562
08-25-2009, 05:52 PM
You could always try the old cut and reweld...... No not really(just in case)