Caked Black Powder

[salpal48]

How do I remove Caked BP. from Old Unfired Cases. I have several 10.66x57 R Russian Berdan. The powder Is solid From The wax wad to The bottom ?. Looking to remove the powder and salvage the Case
any Suggestion

[Winger Ed.]

I'd try putting a couple in a pan of hot water to soften the grease, and then poke & dig the powder
out with a small screwdriver while the case is under water, and see how that works if you're not going to salvage the powder.

Or turn it out by hand with a big screw or drill bit.

[country gent]

I use a drill bit hand held for that. run in and out to clear powder as it breaks up

[okietwolf]

Pull the bullet, slide into rifle and set off the "blank"

[indian joe]

Pull the bullet, slide into rifle and set off the "blank"

what he does!!!!!!!!

[WBH]

Water or firing.....How are you going re-prime Berdan?

[salpal48]

I have a abundance Of Berdan primers that size