Quick Tip #15 - Stuck Bullet(s) in a Barrel & Squib Rods

[@jeffhuntley2921]

You get some looks when you walk your upper into Home Depot to buy the closest size dowel:)

[@FullLeadTaco]

Lol, when I went to Ace Hardware to get a new brass rod, the salesman was asking what they are used for. I replied, what I use them for is different than most people. I use them to pound out stuck bullets in barrels. Their eyes looked odd for a second then they nodded and said yeah, I guess that makes sense.

[@nickjm37fordel1]

I have two brass rods, one rifle ( Marlin 38 length ) and one for revolvers ( Ruger 38 length ). But I should have some other thickness too, thanks for the tip :-))

[@FullLeadTaco]

Always glad to help, Nick

[@jamespollard1670]

I have some fiberglass rod from an old dome tent .

[@FullLeadTaco]

That probably works great in some applications (still prefer solid rods). In this case however, with all the stuff stuck in this barrel, a fiberglass rod would have splintered.

[@jamespollard1670]

@@FullLeadTaco Your probably right . I've never had a squib to try it out .

[@FullLeadTaco]

@@jamespollard1670 the fiberglass rods would probably work ok for the single bullet squibs or a stuck case, but when there's more than that, gotta be careful to not use something that will splinter, snap or break and add to the mess.

[@just.some.dud3]

Good tip man! I have a couple of these but should probably get more for different sized bores. :)

[@FullLeadTaco]

have you ever had a squib before?

[@WilliamCChapin]

Gotta love Levon Helm! 🙂

[@FullLeadTaco]

oh yeah

[@emoryzakin2576]

Squib problems always seem to just pop up lol our local Atwood's keeps those brass rods thankfully, have sent a few people over there. Thanks Covid production factory ammo!

[@FullLeadTaco]

Yeah, as reloaders, we are conscious of squibs and such so we tend to not fire a second or third round into the barrel. A lot of new shooters who shoot factory ammo pull the trigger until it won't go anymore.

[@emoryzakin2576]

@@FullLeadTaco apparently lol, I'm glad in this case it was a small caliber. Definitely could have been worse

[@FullLeadTaco]

@@emoryzakin2576 yeah for sure

[@lambman1999]

Awesome! I just ordered brass rods, my .300blk had its first squib on my bday a few weeks back! 🙄 helpful video! What’s the easiest way to cut brass rods to length?

[@FullLeadTaco]

Hack saw, sawsall

[@mwsummers007]

Would wooden dowel rods cut in short sections be too weak? I saw someone else on another channel use those, so I have several sizes in my range bag. But have wondered if they'll just smash down and/or break. Thanks for the great videos! Love your channel. Please tell Al to make more 9mm bevel base molds (your economy load) that are more than 2-cavity :) can never get him in email or on the phone. Busy guy

[@mab0852]

Don't use wood. It can break, splinter, and wedge beside the bullet making the situation way worse. Use a brass rod or if you can't find that a taped up aluminum rod.

[@FullLeadTaco]

Yeah, don't use wood for stuck bullets, it can splinter or break apart and add to the stuck crap in the barrel

[@mwsummers007]

@@FullLeadTaco Thanks guys!

[@FullLeadTaco]

@@mwsummers007 glad to help!

[@cw2a]

GOOD VIDEO MAN!! Yup I also always carry two brass rods. I changed a short to a longer when I STARTED 3gun with a PCC. Very handy!!

[@FullLeadTaco]

thanks man, and yeah, multiple brass rods is nice

[@onkelmicke9670]

Good advice.

[@FullLeadTaco]

Thanks

[@unclejim2330]

Spare the rod, spoil the,,,,, 🤷‍♀️

[@FullLeadTaco]

Lol

[@TonyGOD-IS-4-LIFE8039]

Hi, does anyone have a problem with any of kel tec mags ?? When I load bullets it’s fine but when I go to work it’s jamming like one goes seconds stuck in the mag 🤯 anyone had that issue?? If Yes Please share

[@murphytoadster9864]

All the naysayers about not using metal rods live in fantasy land. I beat the hell out of that round with a hardened rod for like 20 mins straight but after drilling it out and then doing a good cleaning and copper wire brushing the barrel there was not a single scratch or blemish

[@GarrettXPrime]

good advice i have a squib round in my vp9 will try this

[@jeffhuntley2921]

My first squib was when I was trying to make subsonic 450bm. Thankfully I had a muzzleloader rod handy. It was a good excuse to buy a 458 socom:)

[@FullLeadTaco]

lol, any excuse to get a 458 socom is a good excuse

[@murphytoadster9864]

I have 1 300 aac round stuck in my barrel but it barely not even fully entered barrel. It's probably halfway entered and half still in the chamber. I cannot get it out with my ramrod that's decently thick. I started lightly tapping and when that didn't work I started tapping harder even with a hammer and still no luck. Letting it soak in penetrant right now

[@truth2792]

Murphy, how did it turn out. I have one stuck in mouth of barrel ...flush so nothing to grab. Let us know if u had luck soaking and if so, please give details. Thanks

[@TheWalkWithAl]

That’s definitely good tips my friend metal is a no-no. 👍👍👍

[@sharonrigs7999]

I do it hydraulically, much easier! 1.Place muzzle end on soft surface topped with a thick plastic bag 2. Fill up bore and chamber with water 3. Position dowel in chamber mouth. I use an undersized dowel with a couple of O rings on the end. 4. Whack dowel and enjoy an unobstructed bore. This is particularly useful with rifle barrels

[@murphytoadster9864]

Lead mushrooms under pressure so tapping won't work unless you drill out the main mass.

[@RickoColby]

I just experienced my first squib EVER (Gloc 29). I didn't know what is was yesterday, but now I do. After the first rd was stuck, The 2nd shot ruined the barrel via ballooning. New GLCO 29 barrel +/- $170 Tip: I will stop shooting cheap ammo. It ends up costing more in the long run.

[@FullLeadTaco]

bummer about your squib

[@RoloTomase]

Hey, Johnny’s reloading bench removed a stuck case and lead with a grease gun good video is on his KZbin channel, can’t find the video removing the squib round.

[@FullLeadTaco]

barrel has to be threaded and you have to have an adapter if I remember right.

[@brokeloader]

Nice save super taco to the rescue.

[@FullLeadTaco]

Lol, that guy did get lucky

[@T.A.B.Videos]

Good tip

[@FullLeadTaco]

thanks!

[@georgiaboy4410]

Good tip Taco. 👍🏻

[@FullLeadTaco]

Thanks man

[@ocean374]

Awesome tip thanks for sharing

[@FullLeadTaco]

Thanks for watching/commenting

[@chicowize]

Awesome video Bro, I have a few myself. I think I purchased mine on Amazon. They are handy for knocking out squibs & cases. #brassrodsmatter Thanks for sharing

[@FullLeadTaco]

Hey, when you going to get out and shoot some qtips?

[@chicowize]

@@FullLeadTaco going to get it done today. Hopefully I can get my son to do one also with his Ruger Charger

[@murphytoadster9864]

I got it out but, Soaking had no affect... Had a hardened rod that I was beating with a regular sized hammer and it would not budge. So I used my shop press... It would just bend and force the rod. So I didn't wanna mess up my barrel, so I look really long, like roughly 20" 1/4" drill bit and drilled out the main mass of the bullet, then I was able to easily tap out that bullet with the rod and a tiny hammer . So in the future if this happens again don't waste your time if it won't easily tap out jus drill it first. Remember this round was only barely in the barrel maybe like 3/4 in the pipe and .25 still in the chamber so it was really stuck in there

[@dthundergunb3115]

What size rod would you recommend using in a 5.56 AR barrel? Please someone help me, and thanks for the suggestion od a solid brass rod. I was about to give up and just order a new barrel this is ridiculous I tried the cleaning rod idea and yeah no go on it

[@FullLeadTaco]

I found mine at the Ace hardware store and it is 3/16". www.acehardware.com/departments/hardware/metal-sheets-and-rods/brass-rods/5014220