typically to unload my rifle ill usually just shoot it, sometimes shoot it into something that the ball can be retrieved and used to remold a ball later to save ammo. i did have an intresting problem and solution that ill share. i own a ultra-hi, miroku made kentucky percussion rifle in 45 cal. the ramrod has both a loading and slotted cleaning jag , when running a dry patch through the dry barrel (my first mistake) the old slotted jag and tow jammed at the bottom of the barrel and broke off of the ramrod. after attemping to add some powder thru the nipple hole and trying to fire it out we poured very soapy water down the barrel til water ran all the way thru soakin the whole barrel, a quick blast from a air compressor with a rigged attachment ( pistol type air parts cleaner with electrical tape wrapped around the tip to make a more tight seal to the nipple hole) the newly lubricated tow and jag blasted out of the barrel safely to the floor... make sure you still are pointing the muzzle in a safe direction as the air can cause it to shoot out with amazing force. hopefully this expirence make help others as i am too new to this sport, but am truly in love with everything smoke-pole.
