bore obstruction removal with grease

[4V50 Gary]

Author Fred Ray sent me this link on using grease for clearing an obstructed ball:

http://www.beartoothbullets.com/tips/archive_tips.htm/49

 

[Andy Griffith]

Never thought of that- great idea!

Thanks!

 

[thallub]

Yep, it works. Years ago i used it many times. Removal of the grease from the barrel is exceedingly messy.

It's much easier to remove the nipple, work a few grains of powder into the drum or flash hole, replace the nipple and fire the gun.

 

[Captchee]

yep , i have done that many times