Case head separation,what tool to extract case

[SeabeeKen]

BROWNELLS BROKEN SHELL EXTRACTOR

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[danny]

Ironworker was shooting in a Match so He likely reloads. There are multiple ways to check head space without owning Head Space Gauges.

I reload too, AND shoot in matches, but that has nothing to do with that. Chambers are checked with headspace gauges.

Danny

 

[NorCalMikie]

Tool junky!

When you use SOMETHING other than the PROPER TOOL and scratch your chamber, you'll THINK "tool junky", but it's YOUR chamber so use what YOU want.

 

[Jonnyofalltrades]

Screwdrivers might work, but are really dangerous. Many a chamber has been scratched that way, which makes it so much harder next time.
Almost any other method is better.
Some are stuck really, really tight!
Any time a bore brush works, I breathe a big sigh of relief!

Dry ice in the chamber can work ,too. I never have dry ice around, though.
Cerrosafe rules!

 

[danny]

When you use SOMETHING other than the PROPER TOOL and scratch your chamber, you'll THINK "tool junky", but it's YOUR chamber so use what YOU want.

Some people can find a way to cause damage, even with proper tools, but starting out with the correct tool sure helps!

Danny

 

[danny]

Broken shell extractors used to be a more common "must have" item, is that not correct? Broken shells still happen, but wasn't that more widespread back in the early days than now?

Danny

 

[AckleymanII]

45 Caliber bronze bristle pistol brush has got out all that I have ever seen, quick, easy, no possibility of damaging the chamber....this is a no-brainer fix.

 

[Paul's Black Rifles]

I'm surprised no one has said use the appropriate chamber reamer.
I only had to do that once. It jammed into the separated case half turning it by hand and came right out. Easy as pie.

Paul

 

[Rat Rifle]

I reload too, AND shoot in matches, but that has nothing to do with that. Chambers are checked with headspace gauges.

Danny

I see

 

[Fire Dog]

Tool junky!

Yea… Till you need one…
Then you are glad that it is there… My club keeps one on range at every shoot…
Let you continue without having to withdraw for the day.
Here is one and they come in different sizes and the one my club uses has a “slide hammer” on the other end of the extractor rod.
This one is “tool box” size.

BROWNELLS BROKEN SHELL EXTRACTOR

Check out BROWNELLS BROKEN SHELL EXTRACTOR available Online at Brownells Today and many more Gun Barrel Tools products are available in our Tools & Cleaning Department.

www.brownells.com

 

[MGYSGT]

Have a friend who uses a bolt just a tad smaller than the ctg. he is shooting. Pushes it in, gives it a turn or two and pulls out the ctg.

 

[JEFFPPC]

I'm surprised no one has said use the appropriate chamber reamer.
I only had to do that once. It jammed into the separated case half turning it by hand and came right out. Easy as pie.

Paul

Same thing as my big wood screw when I was 14, 64 years ago.

 

[DDRanch]

Amazon carries case extractors for $9.95.

 

[jpjulian]

I wish Brownell's made a shell extractor for 6mm.

 

[danny]

I wish Brownell's made a shell extractor for 6mm.

I don't think Brownells makes anything, and if they do, it is very few things.

Danny

 

[jpjulian]

I don't think Brownells makes anything, and if they do, it is very few things.

Danny

Whether they do or not..... I can't find one specific to 6mm and I've used both my .223 & .308 shell extractors, or lent them to someone, quite a few times over the decades. A 6mm extractor sure would be convenient.

 

[SKWERLZ]

Out in the field a bent piece of steel wire bent like a super sharp bend fish hook with a sharp edge filed or cut on outside edge does a good job

 

[DaveTooley]

I belonged to a 1K BR club. Standard equipment on the firing line was a cleaning rod to knock out stuck bullets. The other piece was a round rat tail wood file. The body was taped up to protect the action. Insert file, twist to get a bite on the case, then pull the case out. Several people known for calamities carried one in their range box.

 

[Liven The Dream]

Old Guy here. GI M-14 shell remover tool. Welded a long Allen wrench to the end works well.
Had two gave one to a Range Officer He saw it loved it.
They more than likely sell a store made model theses days ?

 

[Rat Rifle]

I belonged to a 1K BR club. Standard equipment on the firing line was a cleaning rod to knock out stuck bullets. The other piece was a round rat tail wood file. The body was taped up to protect the action. Insert file, twist to get a bite on the case, then pull the case out. Several people known for calamities carried one in their range box.

I like this file idea. I thought about it in the past but forgot it. Thanks for the reminder. In the meantime, I’m keeping the Head Space snug.