pellets in side lock gun...won't fire .. how to get bullet out

I tried my air compressor with 150 PSI and it did not work. But then I did not go get some rubber tubing to get a good seal - I just tried to put my deadman up against the nipple.

The CO2 thing is awesome.

Just put a shop rag over the end of the barrel - it will slow down the bullet and stop it from flying very far.

Steve
 
Did you go and put ANOTHER pellet in that sidelock? :eek: I'm tellin ya just remove the nipple pour some FFFg down the hole, install the nipple, cap, and KABOOM no more problem, it doesn't hurt a thing.
 
I also experimented with pyrodex pellets in a T/C Renegade, but used a five grain charge of FF black powder as a 'starter' for the pellets. That worked great, and never had any problems with ignition. The rifle preferred loose black powder with the maxi-balls I was using, so gave up on the pellets.
 
stuck pellets

You have several options the others have given
A ball puller. PITA
or co2 or even compressed air, just make sure it is pointing in a safe direction.
Depending on the nipple, drum / bolster setup.
I've had to do this a couple times with bad loads. In the field.
Carefully remove the vent cleanout screw. dribble a couple (2) grains of fffg or ffffg in the
hole. replace screw carefully (no sparks allowed) cap it aim in safe direction.
The cap will ignite the bp the bp will ignite the pellets.
This is provided the nipple isn't clogged.
 
Did you go and put ANOTHER pellet in that sidelock? I'm tellin ya just remove the nipple pour some FFFg down the hole, install the nipple, cap, and KABOOM no more problem, it doesn't hurt a thing.
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YEP! I went and done done it again! hahahah. But this time I didn't use pellets.
My first round fired. So, I didn't clean it properly or something. After the first round.

I'm going over to a friend's house in the morning, and we should have some fun with the Air Compressor.
I might even video it and then post it on YouTube.
New nominees for the Darwin Award.
If that doesn't work, Friday morning I'll go out to the Natl Forest and use the FFFG.
 
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I betting you have a dry ball, its not hard to forget to pour the powder, I've caught myself more than once laying a patch on a dry barrel. Luckily I catch myself.
 
Dang it. You're right, deerslayer. Blew it out with the Air Compressor, nary a drop of powder!!!!

Maybe I should just stick to "regular guns".

Naaaa.... this is too much fun.
 
NO SIREE!! Regular guns are just stinkin BORING!! :D I'm glad you got her clear again. See you and that rifle have already BONDED... hehe. Like me and My GPR firing cleaning jags across the backyard.........Hmmm I wonder how accurate a patched cleaning jag is with say a 60 grain push...............hahahaha
 
You are a funny fellow, Mr Deerslayer sir.

I'm a thinking about one of those single shot plains pistol next.

Woo Hoo.
 
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