Trouble…

[flntlokr]

Ask and receive, for pics anyway. Here are 3 pics of the complex device I've used for over 10 years...and my elk gun which is what I've used it on (54 cal and 44 inch barrel).
I'm intrigued by the grease gun method but havent used it...

Here's my version; I have been posting this pic for several years.

 

[Wyogoat]

Yours looks much better. Is that thread correct to thread right into the barrel if the touchole is removed?
Also, new tubeless bicycle tire technology has a much better alternative to what I made 10 years ago out of desperation and an idea...if the OP is interested I could mail him one. Send a PM. That and a floor pump or air compressor would take care of this dilemma...

 

[Howard Pippin]

Here's my version; I have been posting this pic for several years.

Late last fall, I gave up hunting with my .45 but didn't want to shot the rifle to discharge it and then having to clean it. It was loaded with a tight patch. Anyway, I held it over my welding table aimed at my walk-in steeldoor, took the nipple out, and used a rubber tipped blow gun to give it a burst. My compressor only does 100psi. The answer was instant, and it really make a bang when it hit the door Couldn't find a dent, but the ball had a little flat spot on it.
Squint

 

[MrMackc]

Well I did learn a great deal about getting a "stuck ball" out of a muzzle loading rifle.
Now I suppose the next question is..... "What grade and brand of grease gun and grease one should use. Lincoln Brand or Alimite, etcerttia? and petroleum based? or Lithium base grease?..."

I reckon some forum member might say " Just take your stucked ball piece down to Jiffy Lube and say "Hey Grease gun guy how about giving my rifle a quickie grease job?"

Or as Gilda Radner would have said........"OH...NEVER MIND!"




















i can see that there is a lot

 

[Robby]

Some people wouldn't have lasted too long back in the day.
Robby

 

[MrMackc]

Some people wouldn't have lasted too long back in the day.
Robby

Yep that is right Robby, and many greenhorns didn't make it and are buried along the old wagon trails and gold mining fields

 

[flntlokr]

Yours looks much better. Is that thread correct to thread right into the barrel if the touchole is removed?
Also, new tubeless bicycle tire technology has a much better alternative to what I made 10 years ago out of desperation and an idea...if the OP is interested I could mail him one. Send a PM. That and a floor pump or air compressor would take care of this dilemma...

The thread you need on the valve depends on what your gun has. They are easily made, so no problem having one for each gun if you need to. I make my vent hole liners out of 5/16x1/4x28 (Lx D x thread) set screws, so these fit my guns and TC nipple holes, and probably most American guns. I usually use my home compressor, but in the field, one of those little 12v tire inflators or a bike pump works just as well. No mess at all.

 

[N.Y. Yankee]

Wow, 15 pages!

 

[flntlokr]

Wow, 15 pages!

EVERY TIME!

 

[Colonial Boy]

I eagerly await page 10.

That was me, way back

 

[frankie]

Everyone on this forum needs to watch this video.

well put I agree

 

[Idaho Ron]

Did the OP ever get the load out?

 

[Grenadier1758]

@Idaho Ron, the OP, @GoodRabbitPilgrim , has posted that he has a plan. I have not heard that the obstruction has been removed.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I wasn't the OP....although have stuck a ball or two....

 

[Grenadier1758]

I realized that and made the edit. Sorry @RanchRoper.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

All good....

 

[deerstalkert]

only 15 pages? i am shocked! shocked i tell ya!

 

[appalichian hunter]

Did ya go to jiffy lube yet. Yes being a smart donkey.

 

[Brokennock]

Did the OP ever get the load out?

Unfortunately, I wouldn't expect to hear much from the o.p. again.

 

[Idaho Ron]

Unfortunately, I wouldn't expect to hear much from the o.p. again.

That's really too bad. I cant help but wonder how many times like this we never hear if that the owner just puts the gun in the closet and never thinks of it again.