Why have cases begun to stick in an S&W

slinger

686. .357. After they cool, they are removable from the cylinder. .38 Spl. cases don't stick.

charliemeyer007

Sounds like build up of gunk in the cylinder from the shorter 38 Special rounds. Clean cylinder with tight brush and a good solvent like Shooter's Choice.

dcs shooters

Charlie is right on [;)] When you shoot the shorter 38,s in a 357 it leaves some lead and powder build up at the ridge in the cylinder.

nmyers

A very mild abrasive ---- JB Bore Paste ---- works well if solvent doesn't do it.

Neal

CapnMidnight

If Kroil doesn't cut it, use the JB bore paste.
W.D.

slinger

Thank you everybody. I love this place![:)]

beantownshootah

.357 magnum cases also expand slightly when fired because they get so hot. They contract on cooling. That's why they fall out easily when cool, but stick when hot.

Fouling from previously fired .38s definitely may be a contributing factor, but 357s in particular are known for this issue, and it can happen even with perfectly clean cylinders.

In a pinch, a good solid "smack" on the ejector rod will usually knock them loose.

Txs

I don't use them on bores, but Hoppes makes a spiral wound, stainless steel item that works well for cleaning revolver chambers.

'Tornado Brush'




EDIT:quote:Originally posted by Twowings2U
Txs.----Beautiful drawing of the brush---Did you do it freehand,
or computer, or copy from Hoppys catalog???
Just a C&P.

CapnMidnight

Tornado brushes are magic, they realy do the job.
W.D.

andrewsw16

A bore brush chucked into your electric hand drill does wonders. If the brush is insufficient, a small amount of 0000 steel wool wrapped around the brush will put a mirror shine in those revolver chambers. Then, before you shoot, run an oily patch through each. That will help keep anything from sticking.

Twowings2U

Txs.----Beautiful drawing of the brush---Did you do it freehand,
or computer, or copy from Hoppys catalog???