In a previous thread, I asked for advice on a Seneca that wouldn't fire. After careful consideration, I decided to buy a nipple wrench and remove the old nipple and clean out the fire channel. Seems like my fire channel must be clogged cause my #11 caps were popping but not detonating the charge. Anyway, I got the wrench in today and tried removing the nipple, but it would not budge. GRRRRR. More force and as you may guess, I stripped the corners off of the nipple. I tried to horse it off with needle nose pliers and even vice grips, but the stem of the nipple sheared and now all I have left it the threaded portion, still stuck in the nipple hole. Any thoughts? I may have to take it to a good gunsmith if I can't figure this out. Also, will a gunsmith accept my rifle with a charge still in the barrel?
Ken