[GlockN]

I have a 16" barrel on my AR, but what diameter of a wooden dowel would I need in case I need to clear a squib?

[WoodenPlank]

I'd imagine a 1/8th inch dowel would be fine. You could also probably spend time sanding down a 1/4" dowel to something closer to 1/5th.

[javelinadave]

If you are shooting factory loads statistics say you will not see a squib in 7.647 lifetimes.

*Disclaimer: 94.73% of all internet statistics are made up on the spot.

Really, if you are not shooting reloads I bet you never see one.

[WoodenPlank]

Originally Posted by javelinadave

If you are shooting factory loads statistics say you will not see a squib in 7.647 lifetimes.

*Disclaimer: 94.73% of all internet statistics are made up on the spot.

Really, if you are not shooting reloads I bet you never see one.

Agreed, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared.

[Alderak]

if you're really serious, get a brass rod... hard wood at the least.

I've never had a squib in a rifle, but fixing a squib on a pistol takes some elbow grease....

[TTM65]

I thought so too until last week. 30 years of shooting both factory and reloaded ammo. Last week I had two 0 charge rounds from the same box. Both launched the projectile into the barrel about half way. Of course this did not happen back to back and I was aware it happened so I cleared the barrel each time. I did not see this again but the next ammo was of a different brand. In answer to your question, I just used a piece of soft welding rod to clear the stuck projectile. mostly because that is what I had available at the time.

On a serious note though, I have been shooting 30 years and have never had that happen before. Having a law enforcement and military background, that's a lot of shooting.

[lawman800]

So you just slowly hammer it through?

[Alderak]

Glock sized barrels are easy because you don't need a vice. Put on leather gloves and hold the barrel on the top with one hand and the other at the bottom, half on the rod and half on the barrel. Now tap the rod on a concrete floor being careful to keep the barrel from touching the concrete when the bullet comes loose.

*use something softer than the barrel
*don't over tighten your vice
*don't hit the crown of your barrel with anything!

[NailShooter]

Do NOT attempt to use a wooden dowel for this. Wood usually splits over the bullet and wedges against the bbl.

Go to your local hardware or H.D., Menard's, etc., and buy a length of 3/16" BRASS rod.

You're welcome! Regards,


Nail

[Roughedgekid]

Originally Posted by NailShooter

Do NOT attempt to use a wooden dowel for this. Wood usually splits over the bullet and wedges against the bbl.

Go to your local hardware or H.D., Menard's, etc., and buy a length of 3/16" BRASS rod.

You're welcome! Regards,


Nail

I agree , wood dont work to well , get a brass rod in 3/16th

[Matthew Courtney]

Originally Posted by NailShooter

Do NOT attempt to use a wooden dowel for this. Wood usually splits over the bullet and wedges against the bbl.

Go to your local hardware or H.D., Menard's, etc., and buy a length of 3/16" BRASS rod.

You're welcome! Regards,


Nail

3/16 rubber coated brass rod for 5.56
1/4 hardwood dowel with .25 acp cases stuck on the ends for the .308 calibers
5/16 hardwood dowel with .32 cases for .38 and 9mms
3/8 with .380 cases for .40 cal
7/16 with .40 cases for .44 and .45

Use brass cases only so the barrel isn't damaged much. The hardwood dowels prevent damage to the chamber or crown. The brass cases will keep the dowel from splitting.

[TangoFoxtrot]

^^^^^ Yep!,What he said!^^^^^^

[Boxerglocker]

I have a USGI sectional type stainless steel cleaning rod in my range bag that doubles as a squib rod.