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Ruger Blackhawk. S/S 357Mag. Multiple 148 gr. Berrys DEWC plated stuck in barrel. No amount of beating will budge them. Do you think they can be melted out? Any one have any other ideas?
 
Get it soaking in Kroil now.

Did you try a brass rod which just fits in the bore?
I do like the press idea if the rod won't do it. Getting it mounted could be tricky though.

Are they near the cylinder or the muzzle end of the barrel?
 
Get it soaking in Kroil now.

Did you try a brass rod which just fits in the bore?
I do like the press idea if the rod won't do it. Getting it mounted could be tricky though.

Are they near the cylinder or the muzzle end of the barrel?
One is about 2 1/2 in. from the muzzle and the last one is even with the breech.
 
Drill them out. You could use a cordless drill with extended length bit, using either O-ring / brass outer tube for centering of bit in
the barrel bore.Then finish tapping them out; use sequentially larger dia. bits if necessary.
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Don't use a small diameter rod to tap on the bullet or you'll swell it in place which in my easy chair opinion has happened. Personally I like the bit suggestion but easy does it. Plus im not sure what the brass drilling picture is. If your not handy seek professional help. Maybe bump up your charge a tad next time.
Now you know what all that sounds like. Situational awareness rules. And old acquaintance swelled a python barrel once.
 
Ruger Blackhawk. S/S 357Mag. Multiple 148 gr. Berrys DEWC plated stuck in barrel. No amount of beating will budge them. Do you think they can be melted out? Any one have any other ideas?
Just how many is multiple? To save other posters from bothering.....how come there is more than one?
And a final question and suggestion: "Can you see or feel a bulge in the barrel? If so just replace the barrel.
 
Don't use a small diameter rod to tap on the bullet or you'll swell it in place which in my easy chair opinion has happened. Personally I like the bit suggestion but easy does it. Plus im not sure what the brass drilling picture is. If your not handy seek professional help. Maybe bump up your charge a tad next time.
Now you know what all that sounds like. Situational awareness rules. And old acquaintance swelled a python barrel once.
Trying to force the lead out will only exacerbate the problem. If you are very handy with tools try the drill technique since that will allow you to pull out the remaining lead (soak with Kroll first) . If not handy, have a gunsmith do it.
 
It's included because I was nursing a well-deserved martini and did not control the screen shot dimensions from my relevant document.
The hell with the bullets in the bore let’s have martinis sounds like more fun.

All kidding aside I would send the gun to Ruger . Why? I stuck a bullet in the bore of my K97 in 45 auto when I first started reloading I tried to tap it out even after soaking it as my father in law suggested but it wouldn’t move. I called Ruger told them what happened and they said send it to us which I did they put in a new barrel , checked it over and test fired it that was 29 years ago so I don’t know how they would handle this now. They sent it back to me with no bill for the barrel or labor but I would call them first and see what they have to say they might help Deadeye Dick out.
 
Unless you have the proper tools ... gun vise . lath , drill press ... you run the risk of barrel damage .
Stuck bullets need to be removed correctly ...
My Advice and what I would do myself ... Take it to the local Gunsmith !
A good smith can remove the bullets and do no damage .
If local Gunsmith isn't an option ... call Ruger and arrange return ...
I know they can fix you up .

Do Not try a hand drill ... that is bad idea !

Load Safe
Gary
 
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I keep a length of brass rod around for such occasions,5/16 diameter if I recall correctly. Use a brass hammer of decent size and you should be able to get the lead bullet out.
 
Ruger Blackhawk. S/S 357Mag. Multiple 148 gr. Berrys DEWC plated stuck in barrel. No amount of beating will budge them. Do you think they can be melted out? Any one have any other ideas?

How many or how long of a barrel? I know they will melt before steel but that would not be my first try. What kind of tools/equipment do you have to use?
 
OP, you don't have the tools to do this correctly.

Send it to Ruger and KNOW it will be fixed without damaging the firearm.

Unless the local "gunsmith" is someone you truly trust, any savings of hiring a local guy versus sending it to Ruger is more risk than I think is justified by the savings.

I bet this goof happened by loading ammo on a progressive press. When it happened to me, my ineptitude operating the progressive press with automated powder measure was the culprit. Whatever batch of ammo you loaded needs to find the bottom of a lake.
 
Just how many is multiple? To save other posters from bothering.....how come there is more than one?
And a final question and suggestion: "Can you see or feel a bulge in the barrel? If so just replace the barrel.
More than two. I can only see two. As for how it happened, I wish I knew. Shot 10, all primers look perfect, no flattening or looseness,. cases ejected fine, no splits or bulges. Fired 10 of the 20 i loaded. 3.9 Gr IMR 7625. Used this load for many rounds thru this gun with no problems. Brought it to the LGS/ So far no luck removing them. Can't see or feel and irregularities. What is involved in a barrel swap? Did a search and couldn't find anything.
 
OP, you don't have the tools to do this correctly.

Send it to Ruger and KNOW it will be fixed without damaging the firearm.

Unless the local "gunsmith" is someone you truly trust, any savings of hiring a local guy versus sending it to Ruger is more risk than I think is justified by the savings.

I bet this goof happened by loading ammo on a progressive press. When it happened to me, my ineptitude operating the progressive press with automated powder measure was the culprit. Whatever batch of ammo you loaded needs to find the bottom of a lake.
Lee Classic Turret. Loaded 20 shot10. Pulled the other 10 and weighed the charge (IMR 7625 3.9 Gr, Used this recipe for years even with lighter wts. as low as 3.5 with no problems. This keeps me up at night because i am very careful with powder drops. Yes if it comes to that i will send it to Ruger to get it done right and get a full inspection.
 
As to the squib scorecard, I am guessing the OP did not hear the steel target ring or see any new holes in the paper targets with each squib.
 
There should of been a noticeable sound difference in the squids.
If something doesn't sound right or feel right STOP.
I have a friend who got into reloading about three years ago, I call him MISTER SQUIB.
His reloading bench is mounted on wheels and he stores it in an extra bedroom.
He wheels it out into the living room when he reloads so he can watch TV and reload,
A VERY BAD COMBINATION.
When he goes out shooting he takes a brass rod to clear his squids.
Some day he will definitely ruin a gun upon firing a hot load after a squib load.


My suggestion is, if the squib doesn't come out easily, SEND IT BACK TO RUGER FOR PROFESSIONAL WORK PERFORMANCE.
Here in the Seattle area there is only one guy I trust to do gun Smith work.
Sending the gun to RUGER would be cheaper the having any gun smith work on the gun and ruger would probably be a quicker turn around time.
 
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