Help with case head separation

[BGREID]

I had a case head separation in a 9mm AR. How do I get the rest of the case out?

[PattonWasRight]

Ouch, the base of the round is off, so it's just the tubular section of the case stuck?

If so, pull the upper and bcg and get a fine pick in there, preferrably one made from brass and work to get the point of the pick beneath the casing and compress in, gradually working a spot at a time until it loosens up.

If that doesn't work, gunsmiths have a case extractor that will do the job ... a buddy may have one as well or you can order from Brownell's or similiar.

It'll come out, don't resort to heavy handed measures and all will be well.

[BGREID]

Yes just a tube of brass. I called Brownells and they don't have a tool for that, just rifle calibers. If you know where I can buy one let me know. Your idea may work though, I am a little concerned about damaging the chamber.

[qsy]

You might want to try to "chill" it down with some contact cleaner, it may slide out with a bore brush or a pick.

[PattonWasRight]

You won't damage your chamber using a brass pick ... much softer than the steel of your chamber. You can use a piece of wood or plastic first ... it may not be that stuck in there so with some clp or whatever and some good, repetitive pokes, it may work itself loose.

[BGREID]

You won't damage your chamber using a brass pick ... much softer than the steel of your chamber. You can use a piece of wood or plastic first ... it may not be that stuck in there so with some clp or whatever and some good, repetitive pokes, it may work itself loose.

It's in there so tight that there is no way to get under it.

[Locutus]

You *MIGHT* find a bolt extractor that's large enough to grip the case, yet small enough not to bugger the chamber...

[PattonWasRight]

It's in there so tight that there is no way to get under it.

Crud.

Here's a technique used in this video that may help ... keep us posted. Get some penetrating oil in there too before you try.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKAuqfWmuTM

[TomMcC]

I thought I read somewhere you could insert a .40 cal bronze bore brush into the case and pull it out.

[pinzgauer]

Metal Bore brush often works. Insert slowly from breech, then pull out. The wires slanted backwards push against the case mouth and even the inside of the case.

Much better than picks. It's like using a dozen picks at the same time