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salpal48
12-23-2019, 07:33 PM
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.
12-23-2019, 07:39 PM
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
12-23-2019, 09:06 PM
I use a drill bit hand held for that. run in and out to clear powder as it breaks up
okietwolf
12-25-2019, 11:09 AM
Pull the bullet, slide into rifle and set off the "blank"
indian joe
12-26-2019, 05:32 AM
Pull the bullet, slide into rifle and set off the "blank"
what he does!!!!!!!!
Water or firing.....How are you going re-prime Berdan?
salpal48
01-03-2020, 06:55 PM
I have a abundance Of Berdan primers that size
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