round stuck in barrel of glock 27. which direction should i drive it out.

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I'd tap it out backwards. Put in several drops of oil on BOTH sides of the bullet, be sure the end of the barrel is well supported on a non marring surface and tap it out with a brass rod.
 
Yep!
Back the opposite direction it went in.
Back toward the chamber.
That is the closest to it being out of the rifling again.

With a brass rod.

NOT a wood dowel rod, or a screw-driver!!

rc
 
Don't use your expensive Dewey rod to drive out a bullet. It will soon become your expensive Dewey stick. Ask me how I would know that. I saw my cousin do it. HA! Told him to wait til we got home....
 
Sometimes, a wood dowel will split lengthwise along the grain when you pound on the end.
And one side of the split will wedge tightly beside the bullet.

Rendering the bullet + wood wedge the Mother of All Bore Obstructions to get out.

It's less likely to happen with a flat-pointed pistol bullet.
But a pointed rifle bullet is almost a sure bet it will end in disaster.

Plus, an old wood rod can hold grit, and is more likely to scratch a bore then a brass or polished steel rod that fits the bore fairly closely.

And the weight of the metal rod alone is usually enough to tap a bullet out without having to hammer on anything.

For that reason, I Never recommend anyone use a wood dowel rod for driving out bullets of any size, shape, or description.

No sense promoting a very bad idea!

rc
 
often times they come out easily. BUT you should know sometimes they can require a pretty good whack on the brass rod. I always try to have a helper, hold the barrel and I use at least a 16 Oz. hammer. I figure ONE whack with a heavy hammer, is way better than a LOT of pounding with one thats too light.
 
Best way is to use a brass rod close to bore size and a hydrolic press go slow and press the bullet out back the way it came or whichever way is closest to the exit i always say :D good luck to you let us know how it comes out :eek: Pun intended LOL
 
Backward. I would put the barrel in a padded bench vise and spray a generous amount of penetrating lubricant (Kroil is best) and let it sit for a few hours then punch out with a brass rod close to the size of bore diameter.
 
sorry to leave yall hanging for so long. its out and good to go. thats what i get for shooting reloads from someone i dont know very well.
 
Hardware stores sell something similar to the pointy rifle bullet and split wooden dowel that RC describes, they call em wedge anchors.:D
 
I keep a 1/4" brass rod about 7" long in my range bag.

I have had more than one squib, in my short reloading career. :eek:

I slide the rod in thru the mouth of the barrel, and bang it on the counter a few times, presto! good to go.:D

be safe
 
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