Stuck Casing (AR-15)

Dippah · Jun 28, 2015

I really hope I don't get laughed off this forum because this may quite possibly be one of the dumbest things I've done but as they say, hindsight is 20/20.
At the range the other day I was shooting Tula steel case .223 in +90 degree weather through a fairly new Wylde barrel. I got off one round sighting it in and the casing got stuck in the chamber(where it meets the barrel). Don't ask why but I had a pair of chopsticks in my bag and since I didn't have a cleaning rod I decided to use those to clear the barrel...the wood was too soft and is now stuck. I went to the hardware store and bought a brass rod and manged to get that (along with the chopsticks) stuck as well.
Is there anyway to remove the casing from the chamber side? If I can clear that I think I can get the rest of the obstruction out as well. Hope I didn't royally screw myself.

BradMacc82 · Jun 28, 2015

If you have a collapsible stock, go ahead and set it in it's shortest locked position, with your left hand grasping the handguard and right hand grabbing the charging handle (muzzle towards the sky/roof), raise it and hit the butt of the stock on a hard surface - when it makes contact, also pull back on the charging handle. This is known as Mortaring a rifle.

If it goes well, it'll eject the casing. Worst case, you rip the rim off the casing, but you free up the bolt carrier group.

BradMacc82 · Jun 28, 2015

Where are you located? If you can't get it cleared, someone may be in your area and willing to assist so you don't do any potential damage trying to clear it.

BradMacc82 · Jun 28, 2015

hooligan82 · Jun 28, 2015

Looks like Brad beat me to the punch while I was searching for the video.

Did you try mortaring?

clandestine · Jun 28, 2015

Spray some WD40 in the chamber and let it sit overnight so it can break the carbon bond between the casing and the chamber.

Then do as others instructed.

Dippah · Jun 28, 2015

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to try the WD-40. I had actually already broken down the gun at the range removing the BCG and charging handle to ensure that nothing could possibly accidentally go bang but I'm certain there's no projectile just the stuck casing. Thanks guys! I'll post up and let you know how it goes.
By the way is there anything I should definitely avoid like using a flat head screwdriver to pry it out?

BradMacc82 · Jun 28, 2015

Hold on, you already had the BCG out and the casing remained?

If so, then Mortaring isn't going to help you since the rim where the extractor grabs was likely ripped off already.

BradMacc82 · Jun 28, 2015

I'd avoid trying to pry it out just yet, the anodizing on the upper is what's protecting the softer aluminum underneath it - so I wouldn't advise doing anything that may damage the anodizing.

Try to clear the bore of obstructions first, get the brass and wood out of there. Then try to rod out the stuck casing with the brass rod, I've even used the antenna of my truck to rod out a stuck casing in a pinch.

GlockMafia · Jul 4, 2015

Before you go prying or banging, heat up the barrel with a hair dryer...expand the chamber as much as possible and then try removing the casing.

wilcam47 · Jul 4, 2015

Dippah said:
I really hope I don't get laughed off this forum because this may quite possibly be one of the dumbest things I've done but as they say, hindsight is 20/20.
At the range the other day I was shooting Tula steel case .223 in +90 degree weather through a fairly new Wylde barrel. I got off one round sighting it in and the casing got stuck in the chamber(where it meets the barrel). Don't ask why but I had a pair of chopsticks in my bag and since I didn't have a cleaning rod I decided to use those to clear the barrel...the wood was too soft and is now stuck. I went to the hardware store and bought a brass rod and manged to get that (along with the chopsticks) stuck as well.
Is there anyway to remove the casing from the chamber side? If I can clear that I think I can get the rest of the obstruction out as well. Hope I didn't royally screw myself.

hopefully the brass rod isnt all inside the barrel. Otherwise you may have to pay a visit to the gunsmith.

BigDaddy · Jul 4, 2015

wilcam47 said:
Otherwise you may have to pay a visit to the gunsmith.

That isn't the worst thing in the world, compared to getting more stuff stuck in there. As far as we can tell from the other side of the computer, you haven't caused any permanent damage.

outrider58 · Jul 5, 2015

BigDaddy said:
That isn't the worst thing in the world, compared to getting more stuff stuck in there. As far as we can tell from the other side of the computer, you haven't caused any permanent damage.

Broken off bore snakes can be a real bugger.

Lou45 · Jul 5, 2015

BradMacc82 said:
Hold on, you already had the BCG out and the casing remained?

If so, then Mortaring isn't going to help you since the rim where the extractor grabs was likely ripped off already.

It's also possible that the extractor is broken.

This is a recurring problem, getting things stuck in holes that don't belong there. Back in the day I knew this girl that repeatedly got things stuck in her, um, err, ...............oh, nevermind.

outrider58 · Jul 5, 2015

Lou45 said:
It's also possible that the extractor is broken.

This is a recurring problem, getting things stuck in holes that don't belong there. Back in the day I knew this girl that repeatedly got things stuck in her, um, err, ...............oh, nevermind.

Black Bart? Is that you? What have you done with Lou45? :lol2:

Crab Bait · Jul 5, 2015

Why did you have a pair of chopsticks in your bag?

BradMacc82 · Jul 5, 2015

Lou45 said:
It's also possible that the extractor is broken.

This is a recurring problem, getting things stuck in holes that don't belong there. Back in the day I knew this girl that repeatedly got things stuck in her, um, err, ...............oh, nevermind.

She must've had a daughter named Tammy... :innocent0

Lou45 · Jul 5, 2015

outrider58 said:
Black Bart? Is that you? What have you done with Lou45?

BradMacc82 said:
She must've had a daughter named Tammy...

So you knew her too. :lol2:

If she had as many things sticking outta' her as she had stuck in her, she'd look like a porcupine. :bannana:

ShallNotInfringe · Jul 5, 2015

Crab Bait said:
Why did you have a pair of chopsticks in your bag?

In case he happens upon some sushi, of course.

. Ya never know, right?

Good luck getting things cleared up.

Dippah · Jul 16, 2015

Thanks everyone for the advice. I ended up removing the barrel, drilled and tapped the casing and was able to pop it out then cleared the obstructions with an actual brass cleaning rod thanks to a friend. She's a happy camper now.

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