Lead bullet stuck in 686 cylinder

jclayto · August 7, 2010, 02:17 PM

Well folks, I guess I had my first squib today. I have a lead pullet stuck in one of the cylinders of my 686. The bullet is partially sticking out the muzzle end, but its in there pretty good.

Any tricks to getting it out, or should I take it to a smith?

James K · August 7, 2010, 05:28 PM

I don't think you need a gunsmith, just a brass or aluminum rod not too much smaller than the bullet. If you can get the cylinder open, support the back end on a work bench, put one end of the rod on the bullet nose and tap the other end with a hammer. The bullet should come out easily.

If you can't get the cylinder open, use a rod long enough that you can insert it into the muzzle until it rests on the bullet nose, then tap as above.

NOTE: DO NOT USE A WOOD DOWEL! If the bullet is tight, the dowel will split and add to your problems!

Jim

celtgun · August 8, 2010, 07:31 AM

It is hard to add to Jim's advice on any subject. All I would add is that a little Kroil never hurt any thing you can't get to move on a gun or any other thing made of metal. Will reduce force needed, reducing chance of harming anything on cylinder. Patience and Kroil. Let it soak, doesn't take much.

Pray and Shoot Daily.
Lee Jones(Celtgun)

"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue."
Barry Goldwater

jclayto · August 8, 2010, 08:21 AM

Thanks guys, will give it a shot today. Before posting yesterday I filled that cylinder with Remoil hoping it would penetrate and lube things up. It has been sitting since yesterday, maybe I"ll try Kroil as well if I can't get it moving.

This really shook me up, I am just thankful it was in a revolver, could have been a bad situation in a auto.

Dfariswheel · August 8, 2010, 07:22 PM

Brownell's sell a "squib rod" specifically for removing bullets stuck in bores and chambers.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...duct/SQUIB_ROD

August 7, 2010, 02:17 PM	#1
jclayto Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2005 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 600	Lead bullet stuck in 686 cylinder Well folks, I guess I had my first squib today. I have a lead pullet stuck in one of the cylinders of my 686. The bullet is partially sticking out the muzzle end, but its in there pretty good. Any tricks to getting it out, or should I take it to a smith?

August 8, 2010, 07:31 AM	#3
celtgun Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2008 Location: SE North Carolina Posts: 203	Keenan ++ It is hard to add to Jim's advice on any subject. All I would add is that a little Kroil never hurt any thing you can't get to move on a gun or any other thing made of metal. Will reduce force needed, reducing chance of harming anything on cylinder. Patience and Kroil. Let it soak, doesn't take much. Pray and Shoot Daily. Lee Jones(Celtgun) "Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue." Barry Goldwater

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August 7, 2010, 05:28 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I don't think you need a gunsmith, just a brass or aluminum rod not too much smaller than the bullet. If you can get the cylinder open, support the back end on a work bench, put one end of the rod on the bullet nose and tap the other end with a hammer. The bullet should come out easily. If you can't get the cylinder open, use a rod long enough that you can insert it into the muzzle until it rests on the bullet nose, then tap as above. NOTE: DO NOT USE A WOOD DOWEL! If the bullet is tight, the dowel will split and add to your problems! Jim

August 8, 2010, 08:21 AM	#4
jclayto Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2005 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 600	Thanks guys, will give it a shot today. Before posting yesterday I filled that cylinder with Remoil hoping it would penetrate and lube things up. It has been sitting since yesterday, maybe I"ll try Kroil as well if I can't get it moving. This really shook me up, I am just thankful it was in a revolver, could have been a bad situation in a auto.

August 8, 2010, 07:22 PM	#5
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	Brownell's sell a "squib rod" specifically for removing bullets stuck in bores and chambers. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...duct/SQUIB_ROD