Thanks for all of the responses. I read everyone's suggestions and created something of my own to remove the casing and it worked like a charm. It started out as one of those fasteners that have a split plastic sleeve and plastic nail. As the nail is pushed into the sleeve, it expands. I had one that was the right size and after trimming the head off, it slid right into the case mouth catching on the shoulder. I pushed the nail in and expanded the sleeve and pushed it and the casing out from the muzzle end. Problably not the fastest or easiest way, but it worked and better than waiting 3 weeks for a gunsmith or tool.
I have not seen the tool you are talking about. The "stuck case removers" I have see are for removing a stuck case from your sizing die. They simply drill and tap the bottom of the case to help you pull it out. Any normal magnum remover would work for the STW if that is what you are talking about.
Posts: 12881 | Location: Mexico, MO | Registered: 02 April 2001
Anybody know where I can order a stuck casing remover for a 7mm STW? I have one that broke-off in the chamber of my rifle and thought it might be a useful tool to have around. I found some made by Echo, but not in a STW.
A separated case can be removed with CerroSafe, a low-melting point metal used to cast chambers. Just insert a patched cleaning rod from the muzzle & stop the patch just forward of the case mouth. Pour enough CerroSafe into the chamber to fill the broken case. The CerroSafe will flow past the cartridge mouth, locking the case into the cast. When hardened, just push the casting & broken case from the chamber. This may require a trip to the gunsmith, but it's cheaper than a ruined chamber. I've had several clients bring in rifles after they tried to remove separated cases with screwdrivers, punches, E-Z outs, etc & all had deeeply gouged chambers. If you can't get a proper case remover, try CerroSafe (available from Brownells). Roger
Posts: 477 | Location: Fayetteville, GA | Registered: 12 August 2004
I talked to Mr. Riebe this morning. He can get you one (stuck case remover)in 2-3 weeks, worst case. He said that he might be able to get it to you quicker. He said for you to give him a call if you wanted one. 1 (208) 336-3007 JCN
Posts: 7158 | Location: Snake River | Registered: 02 February 2004
I left him a message earlier, I will try him again later. Are those tools safe for the chamber of my rifle? I'm a little worried about those steel fingers dragging back through my chamber.
Justin, another trick you could try is "cold" spray... They sell it at Radio Shack as Endothermic spray or some such. It's used as a emergency spot cooler for electronics. The idea is to spray the case with the spray, causing it to contract, try not to get it on the barrel as that would tend to shrink as well. Once you given it a good spray, pick up the and give it a good hard rap with the palm of your hand or better yet, against a carpeted floor. You'd be surprised at how easy this is and how quick and cheap it is to do. If the case is really being stubborn, borrow your wifes hair dryer and apply a little heat to the barrel while applying the cold spray to the case. Should work in all but the stubbornest of stuck cases!
Toolmaker
Posts: 1000 | Location: in the shop as usual | Registered: 03 April 2004
Have you tried using a bore brush for a .44 or .45 pistol?
Insert it into the chamber as far forward as it will go; turn the rod a bit to the right (to twist the bristles against the inside of the case remnant), then pull.
George
Posts: 14623 | Location: San Antonio, TX | Registered: 22 May 2001
Yes they are safe, They are a more refined version of the stuck case removers that the military has issued since WWII. I carry one with me on my hunting trips. Only used one once. That was in the military. One should not let a bored young private have access to blank ammunition and five minutes of time without direct supervision. JCN
Posts: 7158 | Location: Snake River | Registered: 02 February 2004