oops, a bullet went thru the wash
When clearing my pistol I put the round that came out the pipe into my shirt pocket, then the shirt into the washing machine. So what do I do with this squeaky clean bullet? I don't want to fire it, do I?
Alex
Alex
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chances are it will fire just fine. 0 -
Worst that could happen is the powder got wet and it won't go off. 0 -
After you pull the bang switch, be sure to check the bore for any obstruction (i.e.the bullet). Safety First. 0 -
i would just throw it away 5 maybe 10 cents is not worth a squib load, if it is a reload definitely, if it is factory some do seal them but why take the chance, you may get it lodged in your barrel, and in my case i may get it mixed up with competition ammo, and that's the last thing i want to deal with at a match 0 -
Ditto what 1911a1fan said -- Just toss it or pull it down and reuse the brass and bullet. 0 -
Let's see now- potential max savings- a 25 cent cartridge. Max possible loss- paying my gunsmith $150 to remove a bullet from a squib load that is wedged in the barrel. Hmmmm. Toss it out. 'Tain't worth it, McGee. 0 -
Okeydokey, I threw it out. There's another 999 bullets in the case I can choose from, thanks !
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quote:Originally posted by 11b6r
Let's see now- potential max savings- a 25 cent cartridge. Max possible loss- paying my gunsmith $150 to remove a bullet from a squib load that is wedged in the barrel. Hmmmm. Toss it out. 'Tain't worth it, McGee.
You pay a smith to remove a stuck bullet? Yow, if I did that I'd be in it $1000 or so by now. I just tap it out with a hardwood rod of proper diameter.0 -
Jonk- in most cases, I use a length of brass rod slightly smaller than the bore- but have had a rifle round or two over the years that needed help from a pro. 0
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