crud. stuck patch

[Sweet17]

i some how managed to get a cleaning patch jammed inside the bolt (where the firing pin goes). that turd is stuck good, and i can't get anything in there to get a good grip on it to yank it out. does anybody know of any old indian tricks for this situation? thanks.

[SONYtec]

Get a small rod that will fit through the firing pin hole, from the bolt face, and push it back out.

[USMC SCAR]

Try compressed air and a blow gun, solves a bunch of problems.
Works killer on a black powder load gone bad, in a sealed type breach format. If it can clear that, it should remedy your patch issue quite nicely.
If you do not have a compressor and such, you might get lucky with air in a can, the one used for cleaning elctronics, or your shop vac on reverse.

[15ICAM]

Light it on fire... This could work really well or be a very bad idea... if its the former, i take full credit

[SONYtec]

Light it on fire... This could work really well or be a very bad idea... if its the former, i take full credit

That was the first thought I had, but desided not to type that.

Would be my last resort though.

Another idea, take a small pin, bend the tip to make a tiny hook, and dig in, pull it out with pliers.

[Sweet17]

i got it out using a small screw driver to push/twist the patch out. not as clever (or fun) as lighting stuff on fire, but i just couldn't bring myself to lighting my gun on fire

that's the las time i'll be jamming patches inside things. PITA!!!!

thanks for all the clever suggestions

[KAC-SR-25-EMCARBINE]

I'm glad you got your dilemma sorted out.

Something like this, Otis Technology might help you in the future.

I really want to pick this kit up, and possibly one of the smaller kits for SHTF use.

Hope this helps.

[SONYtec]

Glad to hear you got it out.


Spray cleaner will keep it clean.

Don't do that again.