Brush Stuck in Muzzleloader Barrel

[john.41]

Here is a procedure that has worked for a similar problem, try it at your own risk.
Remove the nipple, put a charge of powder in through the hole, replace nipple, put on a cap, and fire in a safe direction.

[sse]

Here is a procedure that has worked for a similar problem, try it at your own risk.
Remove the nipple, put a charge of powder in through the hole, replace nipple, put on a cap, and fire in a safe direction.

I have done this on occasion, after ramming down a patched ball without having first measured and poured down a powder charge, known as a dry ball.

[oldskoolford427]

Try to hook it with a patch puller.

+1

[joepistol]

"...Remove the nipple, put a charge of powder in through the hole, replace nipple, put on a cap, and fire in a safe direction."



This has worked for me on a number of unfortunate situations..Joepistol..

[Roundballer]

Find a spent .270 or 30-06 case.
Cut the case off at the shoulder.
Use a pair of needle nose pliers as a forcing wedge and bell the open end of the case a little
Find a nail and a rock, punch the primer out.
Find a length of strong string and feed it through the primer hole.
Tie a large knot in the end of the string, and pull it into the case so the string extends from the base of the case.
Drop the case open-end first into the barrel with the string extending out the muzzle.
Use the ram rod to drive the case over the brush.
Use the string to pull the case (with the brush) back out.

I have done this on the range with nothing else but what I could scrounge and the Leatherman on my belt.

[sse]

With a handle like Roundballer, I think this suggestion carries more weight...LOL

[2571]

Take the barrel apart. That's why TC barrrels are threaded. I'll loan you my TC wrench if you need it.

[byeguns]

open the spring on the end of the drain snake( the whole snake is flex) so it will turn and catch the brush wire and insert it in the barrel and turn it easy and then pick up the snake slowly to remove the brush. the snake spring will catch the wire and hold it to remove it. keep trying till you retrieve the brush...good luck

[Mike in Michigan]

Roundballer, That is a great idea for removing a brush. I will add that one to my mental toolbox.
Thanks,
Mike

[45 acp]

Take the barrel apart. That's why TC barrrels are threaded. I'll loan you my TC wrench if you need it.

We have a winner here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just read this thread and I thinking why has no one suggested simply removing the breach plug and pushing the brush out the back?