How not to clear a squib load

[Blkhawk870]

Not something I'd EVER try, but something I am kind of curious about. If you got a squib, could you use a blank cartridge to clear the stuck squib? I'd think a revolver probably wouldn't because too much gas leakage. I'd think most bolt action or semi-autos would so long as the bullet wasn't lodged past any gas ports.

Ask Brandon Lee

 

[John from MD]

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I used to get lots of those from Bullseye shooters back when Bullseye was about the only game in town. They used to bring me 1911's, S&W 52's and S&W wheel guns.

 

[trickg]

I used to get lots of those from Bullseye shooters back when Bullseye was about the only game in town. They used to bring me 1911's, S&W 52's and S&W wheel guns.

Are you talking Bullseye the powder, or Bullseye the shooting sport? Or both? I know that a lot of pistol shooters load down for indoor Bullseye shooting, so it would make sense that if the load was too much of a powderpuff load that it might not push the bullet all the way down an 8" barrel.

 

[John from MD]

In Bullseye shooting, most shooters modify their guns to shoot light loads of fast powders. Sometimes they get too light and don't get out of the barrel. If the slide comes back far enough to pickup another round, they get stacked.

Most times I could chuck the barrel in the lathe and bore it out and then push the remaining lead out with a arbor press and a wood dowel. Sometimes I did have to replace the barrels.

 

[4g64loser]

Are you talking Bullseye the powder, or Bullseye the shooting sport? Or both? I know that a lot of pistol shooters load down for indoor Bullseye shooting, so it would make sense that if the load was too much of a powderpuff load that it might not push the bullet all the way down an 8" barrel.

John means bullseye sport. I have actually held a gp100 that was locked up in my hands. Six bullets in the barrel. Last one was partially out of the forcing cone and would not let the cylinder open. Heard about it but never believed it til that one walked in.

 

[trickg]

John means bullseye sport. I have actually held a gp100 that was locked up in my hands. Six bullets in the barrel. Last one was partially out of the forcing cone and would not let the cylinder open. Heard about it but never believed it til that one walked in.

Good grief! I suppose that with Bullseye shooters, most are shooting reduced loads to reduce recoil and report, so I suppose I could maybe see how someone might not notice after the second round, but after 6?

 

[John from MD]

Good grief! I suppose that with Bullseye shooters, most are shooting reduced loads to reduce recoil and report, so I suppose I could maybe see how someone might not notice after the second round, but after 6?

I manage one of the AAF&G ranges and I can assure you that people do not question why there are no holes on their target. I have yet to understand why.

 

[Harrys]

I manage one of the AAF&G ranges and I can assure you that people do not question why there are no holes on their target. I have yet to understand why.

Must be stupid people day or is that every day?

 

[John from MD]

Must be stupid people day or is that every day?

From the holes in the baffles and support poles, all too often.

 

[Harrys]

From the holes in the baffles and support poles, all too often.

Not just there I worked as a contractor at several USG Training facilities, there were even holes straight above the shooting platforms/tables, all down the walls and baffles.

 

[4g64loser]

Good grief! I suppose that with Bullseye shooters, most are shooting reduced loads to reduce recoil and report, so I suppose I could maybe see how someone might not notice after the second round, but after 6?

Like I said, never believed the stories til that hot mess walked in the door.....and couldn't be cleared.....

Boy did we have some rectal puckering messing with that piece. Ended up using a very fine blade to cut through the last bullet so the cylinder could be opened and the condition of the chambers verified. Gun was held ina clamp pointed into the bullet trap while this was done and I definitely wore eyes and ears! Once cylinder was open, we checked the bore from the muzzle with a rod. Yep, it was full. A VERY careful drill job in the bridgeport with successively longer bits. Got through most of the mess. Filled the barrel from the muzzle with kroil and let her sit for a couple of days. Then it was range rod and press time. Started to work. Finally said screw it and let her rip with the big hammers. That got it done. Once thoroughly cleaned, we shot it to see if it would hit paper. Worked fine. I was impressed

 

[River02]

Shoot-- a couple of passes with a bore snake should fix that right up...