Gunsmithing Case head separation PSA

[Steel head]

I recently had it happen using some cases that I should have retired.

I found the method of jamming a foam ear plug in the neck then stuffing some Steelstick epoxy in the case then tapping it out after it hardens with a cleaning rod an easy and clean method.

Just got the rifle back together for this weekends trip

 

[Hunt]

Short of using a case extractor, another method I've heard to remove the case is to use a bronze brush larger than caliber and push through the mouth and pull back through receiver.

 

[Steel head]

Short of using a case extractor, another method I've heard to remove the case is to use a bronze brush larger than caliber and push through the mouth and pull back through receiver.

I tried that.
it was a no bueno.

 

[smoooth1]

Another method that works is to use an appropriately sized EZ-OUT on an extension rod. A simple twist and out it comes.

 

[Easy_E]

Got lucky using a bore snake from the muzzle a couple of times as a last resort a thread tap will grab .

 

[Ledzep]

I've been lucky I guess. Had a bunch of S&B .303 brit brass that let go on like 2-3 firings but they all just fell out of the chamber. Worst one had to drop from about 6" off the ground and it plopped right out.

 

[Steel head]

Mine was stuck pretty good.