bore obstruction removal with grease

**4V50 Gary** · February 16, 2014, 10:11 AM

Author Fred Ray sent me this link on using grease for clearing an obstructed ball:

http://www.beartoothbullets.com/tips...ve_tips.htm/49

Andy Griffith · February 16, 2014, 11:05 AM

Never thought of that- great idea!

Thanks!

thallub · February 17, 2014, 11:12 AM

Yep, it works. Years ago i used it many times. Removal of the grease from the barrel is exceedingly messy.

It's much easier to remove the nipple, work a few grains of powder into the drum or flash hole, replace the nipple and fire the gun.

Captchee · February 17, 2014, 06:54 PM

yep , i have done that many times

February 16, 2014, 10:11 AM	#1
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,849	bore obstruction removal with grease Author Fred Ray sent me this link on using grease for clearing an obstructed ball: http://www.beartoothbullets.com/tips...ve_tips.htm/49 __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!* Last edited by 4V50 Gary; February 16, 2014 at 07:47 PM. Reason: Clarification of title

February 16, 2014, 11:05 AM	#2
Andy Griffith Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2009 Location: Macon Co. NC Posts: 591	Never thought of that- great idea! Thanks! __________________ Barney Fife: "Nip it, nip it, nip it!" Andy Griffith:"Oh now Barn'...."

February 17, 2014, 11:12 AM	#3
thallub Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Location: South Western OK Posts: 3,112	Yep, it works. Years ago i used it many times. Removal of the grease from the barrel is exceedingly messy. It's much easier to remove the nipple, work a few grains of powder into the drum or flash hole, replace the nipple and fire the gun.

February 17, 2014, 06:54 PM	#4
Captchee Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2013 Posts: 439	yep , i have done that many times