Stuck Gas Check

dsv424 · September 29, 2010, 09:07 AM

The other day I had to use my impact bullet puller on one of my 45-70 rounds. Well the bullet came out just fine but the gas check stayed stuck inside the case. Normally I would just toss the case but for a new 45-70 case I would like to save it if I could. Has anyone dealt with this before? I tried putting it back into the impact hammer and striking it a couple dozen times but it won't budge.

snuffy · September 29, 2010, 09:53 AM

Push on one edge, the gas check will turn sideways. Then get a hold of it with a needle nose pliers, pull it out.

**Mike Irwin** · September 29, 2010, 09:54 AM

If that doesn't work you might be able to CAREFULLY drill a hole in the check, thread a long screw or bolt into it and pull it out that way.

I would suggest that wild you're doing the drilling you fill the case with water to make sure that you don't set the powder off.

dsv424 · September 29, 2010, 10:55 PM

Thx snuffy, your idea worked well. Now another question. Can I just tap the gas check back on the bullet or should I use glue?

publius · September 29, 2010, 11:10 PM

throw it away and use a new one. I'm sure a small drop of glue would work if it's still in good condition and you don't have any more.

September 29, 2010, 09:07 AM	#1
dsv424 Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 266	Stuck Gas Check The other day I had to use my impact bullet puller on one of my 45-70 rounds. Well the bullet came out just fine but the gas check stayed stuck inside the case. Normally I would just toss the case but for a new 45-70 case I would like to save it if I could. Has anyone dealt with this before? I tried putting it back into the impact hammer and striking it a couple dozen times but it won't budge.

September 29, 2010, 09:53 AM	#2
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 3,055	Push on one edge, the gas check will turn sideways. Then get a hold of it with a needle nose pliers, pull it out. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I love my dog They're going to get their butts kicked over there this election. How come people can't spell and use words correctly?

September 29, 2010, 09:54 AM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	If that doesn't work you might be able to CAREFULLY drill a hole in the check, thread a long screw or bolt into it and pull it out that way. I would suggest that wild you're doing the drilling you fill the case with water to make sure that you don't set the powder off. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 29, 2010, 11:10 PM	#5
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	throw it away and use a new one. I'm sure a small drop of glue would work if it's still in good condition and you don't have any more. __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain

September 29, 2010, 10:55 PM	#4
dsv424 Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 266	Thx snuffy, your idea worked well. Now another question. Can I just tap the gas check back on the bullet or should I use glue?