Stuck case idea.

[thejanitor]

I know the way we are SUPPOSED to stick proof our chambers and I thought I had done it well but once in a while with a new load recipe I get a stuck one - even after removing all the oil and lube from the case. I always carry one section of an aluminum cleaning rod in my fanny pack to just drop straight down the bore and it always pops the case out. Tonight I had an idea that may have been addressed before but I think may just be a great quick way to free a stuck case without putting anything in the bore. I have a Co2 discharger for my muzzle loader and am going to bring it with the next time I go to test fire new loads at the range, I figure if I dip the very tip of the part that will touch the bore in tool handle dip it will never harm the bore. And it is small enough to even carry in a shirt pocket while hunting.
 AGAIN I know this isn't the answer to the working over the chamber but even after that I still worry in the field that one could stick.
This should either get a good topic going or get me a lecture, or both     Just a thought to share, maybe others already have done it. If this has already been discussed feel free to remove from the post. Thanks Brent "TheJanitor"

[quickdtoo]

There are other ways that don't involve anything in the bore, one is Fred's notch for a knife tip under the rim...



Improving ejector function is easy with a little polishing and placing a BB ahead of the ejector spring as shown in the FAQs...

http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php/topic,26264.msg525466.html#msg525466

Another is converting the ejector to a mechanical extractor with a spring assist as shown in the FAQs..

http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php/topic,134289.msg1098510727.html#msg1098510727

Tim

[spo]

I originally had this problem with my ultra 223, until I put a casing sized brush on my cordless drill, and polished up the chamber,  but this problem return when the rifle ages from use, ie does the ejector stop ejecting? thanks

[MSP Ret]

Once the chamber is polished it is polished. Keep it clean and dry from oil and you should be good to go. A bb would help also. With a clean dry chamber and ammo, and a bb,  you are all set....<><...

[Fred M]

Here is my manual stuck case extractor. You find detailed instructions on my web site.

This is my last post for a while I be away for two month.

[MSP Ret]

Enjoy yourself, have fun, and get well rested Fred, we will expect many posts from you when you return....<><....

[quickdtoo]

Specially reports from the SHOT show!!

thx Fred,

Tim

[thejanitor]

Thanks everyone for the info- I used the polish on it and added the bb to the spring over a year ago. I was afraid to polish it too much though so maybe I need to try that more. I used a drill and a FL resized brass,  (with no polish on the neck area). I will try it again. Or I will grind the groove on the side. I like the gun too much to just leave it as is.
Thanks again Brent






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[MSP Ret]

You are right in not wanting to "over polish" the chamber, the possibility always exits of changing it either by enlarging it in an area or getting it somewhat "egg shaped" if you polish one area to aggressively and for to long. What I would also suggest is disassembling the ejector itself and lightly smoothing and polishing disassembling the surfaces, especially any bearing surfaces. Just take it apart, look at it, figure out how it works and where the parts touch and go at it. When you are done, clean, dry, reassemble and lightly lube with a non oil substance and hopefully it will be what you need. This has been touched on before and spoken of but I did not see anything about it in the FAQ's...best of luck....<><....

of course, someone who was prepared for all contingencies would also have either have a notch in the breech end of the barrel AND a small screwdriver or knife, OR a piece of cleaning rod or metal rod (end of a broken drill bit) to drop down the barrel....<><....

[quickdtoo]

Ejector tuning info can be found in the ejector section of the FAQs right under the ejector parts pic. 

Tim

http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php/topic,26264.msg525466.html#msg525466

[MSP Ret]

Thanks Tim, I knew I saw it someplace but I could not find it when I looked. . ....<><.... 

[Old Grizz]

I picked the .243 up yesterday. I need to install the scope and do a little shooting with it, but  not till next weekend. I'll let ya know how it shoots. Thanks to everyone for all their help.