First squib load

[noguns]

How hard should I try to hammer out a squib?

I'm using a brass punch and hammer. I'm afraid to hit harder. Is my barrel toast? I searched online and a few claimed it took not much force. I'd hate to booger up my barrel.

It's a Glock barrel gen 3 and the bullet was factory blazer brass 147.

Thanks

[Clusterfrack]

Use a squib rod or other brass or aluminum rod the same diameter as the barrel. A sharp punch can spread the bullet and wedge it.

You can find a brass rod on Amazon.

Be patient and use the right tools.

Taking the barrel out is a good idea.

It shouldn’t take more than a few light whacks to drive it out.

I prefer to go from the breech and drive it out the muzzle.

And--unless you fired a second shot on top of the squib, or somehow damaged it by using the wrong tools, your barrel will be fine.

[BehindBlueI's]

Brass rod, deadblow hammer, lots of little taps vs a few big ones, and it'll come out. I've heard of folks using PB Blaster or the like to help lube the process, but have never done so myself.

[noguns]

So I should hammer it out the "business end" and not the other way?

[Clusterfrack]

So I should hammer it out the "business end" and not the other way?

If it requires hammering, check where the bullet is. If it’s well into the barrel, I would push it out the muzzle. If it’s stuck at the chamber, go from the muzzle toward the chamber.

But often just a few taps with the rod from the muzzle side with the gun still assembled will clear it. Try that first.

[noguns]

Ended up doing it the opposite direction of bullet travel.

Popped right out!

Thanks, all.

I'm just glad my gun didn't blow up. I'm glad I stopped to check if the barrel was obstructed.

[camsdaddy]

I use a wooden dowel and a hammer. I spray a little wd40 and let it set. I pour out the fluid then hammer to the closest end.
Unfortunately I’ve had more practice than I care to mention lately. Appears my press is not dropping powder randomly.

[Clusterfrack]

If you have room in your press for a powder check station, this is a really good idea. My favorite is the RCBS Lockout Die.

[camsdaddy]

If you have room in your press for a powder check station, this is a really good idea. My favorite is the RCBS Lockout Die.

I only have three stations on my current set up. This may be an excuse to move to a four hole progressive.

[Clusterfrack]

I only have three stations on my current set up. This may be an excuse to move to a four hole progressive.

I'm having trouble remembering what that would be like... Oh, that's because I've never loaded on a press that primitive . Is this what your car looks like?

Seriously, though--unless you are on a very low budget, you need a real press. 5 Stages would be ideal, so you have room to grow.