Gunsmithing .260 ruptured case extraction

[beenjammin]

Would a .308 broken case extractor work or which is best? Im placing and order for a .308 extractor but want one for .260 as well.

 

[bohem]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

Should work fine.

Do you have a 45 auto brush or a 16ga shotgun brush? You might try taking one of those and stuffing it into the ruptured case, then slightly pull backwards to get the brush to stick in the case, then 'pop' the rod handle to get the case out.

 

[beenjammin]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

thanks bohem, Ill try that. I have a.308 broken case stuck in an AI barrel and was going to order a .308 extractor and wanted to get one for the .260 at the same time and save on shipping.

 

[bohem]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

It doesn't always work but I've had pretty good luck with it. Might just be enough to get you shooting while you wait for the "proper" tool to arrive.

Good luck with the endeavor.

 

[dinc]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

If the gun is disabled waiting for an extractor I've used epoxy to get a seperated case out. Muzzle down seal the neck of the case with a plug (cotton ball). Mixed some JB Weld, used a straw to suck some up and then fill the case carefully, not getting it anywhere in the action. A few hours later (overnight), knocked it out with a wooden dowel from the muzzle. Worked on a seperated case in a sizing die too.

 

[LRI]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

If you use the same epoxy trick you can stuff the brush in from the back. let it cure, then yank it out.

I pulled many a stuck cases out of M4's/AK's this very way in Iraq.

Haji shops always had little tubes of the stuff. They prolly thought I brushed my teeth with it.

Good luck

C.

 

[beenjammin]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

epoxy.. good idea. I have some jb weld in my shop i can try. Good idea.

 

[Wade]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

338 brush pulled from muzzle to breech will usually get it.

 

[leadbullet]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

a slightly over size chamber brush will usually do the trick

 

[beenjammin]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wade</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338 brush pulled from muzzle to breech will usually get it. </div></div>

tried the brush trick it goes right through the brass thats formed to the chamber

 

[Cmonroe]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

I just loaded my 338 cleaning rod in the car. It is .249 and should take care of it. See you on Wednesday.

 

[beenjammin]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

Success!!!! Have to show some pics.

This one was a real bitch.

Tried oversized brushes, purchased a extractor from brownells, nothing would work.

Finally said screw it and stuffed a swab into the neck and carefully made a JB weld plug behind it inside the case. Let it sit all day and just now tapped it out. Thank you all for the kind suggestions. Maybe this tread can help out others in the future.

 

[bohem]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

Never heard of the epoxy trick either, thanks to those who suggested it!

Glad you got it out of there, thanks for the pictures of the process.

 

[dinc]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

Uber.

 

[DAVETOOLEY]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

A round rat tail file works as well. Run it into the case and twist. It will bite into the sidewalls of the case. Then clamp on the handle with a set of pliers and tap the pliers with a hammer. I done many times and seen it done many many times at the range. Standard equipment on most of the 1k Yd. Br ranges I shoot on for serperated cases.

No need to remove the barrel.

 

[2156SMK]

Re: .260 ruptured case extraction

I have had good luck with using a tap of a size that is just bigger than bullet diameter and letting the tap cut into the inside of the case neck.
Then the case can be knocked out with a brass rod.