stuck case

[ForeverZ01]

What is everyone's preferred method of dealing with a stuck case

 

[fmaglin]

I drive em out with a wooden dowel rod. If I can't get the bolt to open, one thing I WON'T do is take a mallet to the bolt handle! Ask me how I know about this.

 

[ForeverZ01]

I'm sorry I wasn't clear, stuck case in a sizing die.

 

[samnev]

I use the RCBS stuck case remover.

 

[cav has been]

I drive em out with a wooden dowel rod. If I can't get the bolt to open, one thing I WON'T do is take a mallet to the bolt handle! Ask me how I know about this.

Recipe for disaster. Wooden dowels are for making pegs, or repairing broken or cracked wooden objects. Not for driving down a rifle bore.
If you don't own a stuck case remover for use on a die one can easily be made. A 1/4" nc tap,appropriate size drill bit, good grade 1/4" nc bolt, stack of washers to pipe bushing, GTG. Drill and tap through primer pocket,thread bolt through appropriate washers into stuck case, tighten until case surrenders. usually 1/8" or so.

 

[fmaglin]

Recipe for disaster. Wooden dowels are for making pegs, or repairing broken or cracked wooden objects. Not for driving down a rifle bore.
If you don't own a stuck case remover for use on a die one can easily be made. A 1/4" nc tap,appropriate size drill bit, good grade 1/4" nc bolt, stack of washers to pipe bushing, GTG. Drill and tap through primer pocket,thread bolt through appropriate washers into stuck case, tighten until case surrenders. usually 1/8" or so.

Thanks for the info; however, what can you do if you can unlock the rifle bolt but can't open it. I had a stuck case that wouldn't let me open the bolt. I then tried lightly tapping the bolt handle with a rubber mallet. You can probably figure out the rest of the story.

 

[47chevycoe]

I've used the same concept as above with the bolt and washers. Never had an issue.

 

[ForeverZ01]

Rcbs kit in bound.

 

[cav has been]

Thanks for the info; however, what can you do if you can unlock the rifle bolt but can't open it. I had a stuck case that wouldn't let me open the bolt. I then tried lightly tapping the bolt handle with a rubber mallet. You can probably figure out the rest of the story.

A number of ways to skin that cat. A brass rod purchased from the welding supply store dropped down the bore is one way. Freezing the stuck case with liquid nitrogen or even liquid propane is another. If the barrel is threaded, an adapter coupled with a high pressure grease gun will move most truly stubborn obstacles.
There have been a couple of instances reported on the Hide of those using dowels in a rifle bore. Some would near qualify for soap opera / reality tv show status. Don't be that guy. best, Steve

 

[fmaglin]

Thanks Steve! Actually, when I took my rifle to a gunsmith to have the bolt handle soldered back on, the smith suggested the dowel rod. Fortunately, I have only had to deal with a stuck case once since that time.

 

[wxl]

I use the RCBS stuck case remover.

Same here, easy to use.

 

[remaction]

After the first one, Imperial size die wax...

 

[Milo 2.5]

Thanks Steve! Actually, when I took my rifle to a gunsmith to have the bolt handle soldered back on, the smith suggested the dowel rod. Fortunately, I have only had to deal with a stuck case once since that time.

A screw together cleaning rod serves the same purpose and easier to store, lol.
Chad Dixon has a jig made to get your bolt out of the action with a case stuck in the chamber and a busted off bolt handle, I know how to run a 2x4, all I had, lol

 

[ForeverZ01]

After the first one, Imperial size die wax...

Yea no joke. Was using hornady one shot but it had set overnight. Using hornady unique now and there is barely any resistance now when sizing.

 

[Wayne McNeely]

Thanks for the info; however, what can you do if you can unlock the rifle bolt but can't open it. I had a stuck case that wouldn't let me open the bolt. I then tried lightly tapping the bolt handle with a rubber mallet. You can probably figure out the rest of the story.

A cleaning rod is your friend... just don't ask to borrow mine... I would recommend that you have your bolt handle TIG welded on so pecking on it with a mallet doesn't break it off next time.

Wayne