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Glad prying on the bolt carrier worked, that is the best way.
But if that fails, DO NOT REPEAT NOT use a wooden dowel. NEVER use a dowel to try to remove a stuck case (or an obstruction in the barrel). The dowel will split and wedge itself in and the situation will be even worse. Use a brass or steel rod with a flat tip (NOT a slotted tip, it will also wedge in) and tap the case out, while pushing rearward on the charging handle. Even if the bullet is pushed down on the powder, nothing will happen.
The forward assist is also known as the jam maker. There is no substitute for a good solid bolt/carrier handle that will take the application of a boot.
Jim
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