Author Topic: Need help, got patch stuck in bore... (Read 681 times)

Olcus · « **on:** February 23, 2006, 11:25:49 AM »

I was cleaning my 22-250 and when I was pulling a patch from the chamber to the muzzle the plastic patch holder broke. I tried to push it on through but no luck. Can any one suggest a way to get the patch out without scratching the bore? :oops:

PA-Joe · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2006, 11:28:26 AM »

soak it in soapy water then try pushing if out from the other end with a mop or jag.

MI VHNTR · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2006, 02:43:19 PM »

I've had great success removing stuck patches, etc. by putting oil into the bore and letting the oil do its thing. The patch will absorb the oil and be easier to push through the bore. Just make sure to use lots of oil before you start to push things. MI VHNTR

gunnut69 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2006, 08:39:11 PM »

I've had luck using the oil then compressed air. The air greatly lessens possiblity of damaging the bore.

varmintmaster · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2006, 11:51:38 PM »

If it were mine, I'd get me a piece of brass rod, and carefully slide it up against the patch and/or patch holder that broke if it is still stuck in the bore, and gently tap it out from the breech end of the gun with a small hammer or block of wood. The brass is soft and should not hurt the bore at all. I have used this method more than once myself with 100% good results. :wink:

The other methods also sound good to try also. This is just a way to do it if you have it stuck pretty good. :grin:

" If it burns Gunpowder, I'm all for it " Varmintmaster

Olcus · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2006, 06:51:48 AM »

Thanks guys, I used oil and a wooden dowel and tapped it back out...