oops, a bullet went thru the wash

alex v

When clearing my pistol I put the round that came out the pipe into my shirt pocket, then the shirt into the washing machine. So what do I do with this squeaky clean bullet? I don't want to fire it, do I?
Alex

JustC

chances are it will fire just fine.

matwor

Worst that could happen is the powder got wet and it won't go off.

awinds

After you pull the bang switch, be sure to check the bore for any obstruction (i.e.the bullet). Safety First.

1911a1-fan

i would just throw it away 5 maybe 10 cents is not worth a squib load, if it is a reload definitely, if it is factory some do seal them but why take the chance, you may get it lodged in your barrel, and in my case i may get it mixed up with competition ammo, and that's the last thing i want to deal with at a match

temblor

Ditto what 1911a1fan said -- Just toss it or pull it down and reuse the brass and bullet.

11b6r

Let's see now- potential max savings- a 25 cent cartridge. Max possible loss- paying my gunsmith $150 to remove a bullet from a squib load that is wedged in the barrel. Hmmmm. Toss it out. 'Tain't worth it, McGee.

alex v

Okeydokey, I threw it out. There's another 999 bullets in the case I can choose from, thanks !
Alex

jonk

quote:Originally posted by 11b6r
Let's see now- potential max savings- a 25 cent cartridge. Max possible loss- paying my gunsmith $150 to remove a bullet from a squib load that is wedged in the barrel. Hmmmm. Toss it out. 'Tain't worth it, McGee.
You pay a smith to remove a stuck bullet? Yow, if I did that I'd be in it $1000 or so by now. I just tap it out with a hardwood rod of proper diameter.

11b6r

Jonk- in most cases, I use a length of brass rod slightly smaller than the bore- but have had a rifle round or two over the years that needed help from a pro.