Gunsmithing Patch Stuck in Bore

[nashlaw]

Had a patch stuck in a 6mm bore. I thought I would never get the cleaning rod out. With a flashlight, I could see the patch was wedged hard in the rifling. Surprisingly, I had an idea that worked: I loaded a primed case ( no powder nor projectile) and touched it off. Patch came out like a champ.

I post this because a while back someone had the same problem. I do not recall the fix, but here is mine for reference.

 

[thefiremeister]

I might stick one just so i can try that.

 

[sharpshooterbr]

You can also take Kroil and drip down the bore. It will saturate the patch and will help to relieve the tension so you can get it out.

 

[creids98292]

You can heat the barrel up and burn the patch out as a worst case scenario. Bore snakes are notorious for getting stuck and we have had to resort to this method.

 

[bdotley]

You can heat the barrel up and burn the patch out as a worst case scenario. Bore snakes are notorious for getting stuck and we have had to resort to this method.

How would you suggest doing this? I currently have a boresnake stuck in a 20in barreled 308. The smith that built it suggested I heat the stripped barreled action to heat up the snake/patch to get it more pliable. How hot can you take it to accomplish this?

 

[sgtsmmiii]

You can also take Kroil and drip down the bore. It will saturate the patch and will help to relieve the tension so you can get it out.

This is what worked for me. Easily pushed out after it was soaked.