mossberg .50 caliber muzzleloader attachment

joeshooter · 04-12-2007, 04:24 PM

I have a mossberg 500a with a .50 caliber muzzleloader attachment for it. I was cleaning it and the outers brush I was using pulled out of the steel part that with the threads on it. Any suggestions on what I should do besides buy another muzzleloader?

burd1959 · 04-12-2007, 04:54 PM

ohhh crap i would try a gunsmith probly cheaper than new gun or if all else fails coat hanger with tight u shape on end force past the brush to pull out good luck thou

.22guy · 04-12-2007, 05:49 PM

Tap it out with a wooden dowel and a mallet.

Mooseman684 · 04-12-2007, 08:50 PM

Use a "Worm"...Looks just like a corkscrew and works the same way !
Rich

joeshooter · 04-12-2007, 11:47 PM

I've tried a bullet puller and a patch puller. The bullet puller goes into it, but it doesn't pull it out. The corkscrew looking thing won't go into it. But I'll try it again. Thanks, Joe

Mooseman684 · 04-13-2007, 01:41 AM

If you get a Bullet puller worm to catch hold of it, Pour some Dawn dish soap and water mix (50/50) down the bore as a lube, let it soak a few Minutes and slowly twist and pull in the direction of the worm.
Rich

joeshooter · 04-17-2007, 04:03 PM

The piece of steel that holds the brissels keeps the worm from sinking in.

Mooseman684 · 04-17-2007, 09:59 PM

You Need a worm that will let the center of the brush go thru the middle as it wraps around the brush...So it can grab it. You can find a corkscrew that will fit the bore and have a large enough center to do this and have it brazed onto a proper size machine screw or right to the end of a welding or brazing rod long enough to reach and 2 small vise grips as a Handle. If you cant get that to work, we will go to plan B.

Plan B...
You need to find a piece of thinwall tubing like Brake line 3/8 inch -7/16 inch O.D. and about 3 ft long. Chamfer the inside edge of one end slightly and insert this end into the barrel until you feel it slip over the broken center of the brush. Gently tap this tube Down over the brush until it stops, then WITHOUT TWISTING the tube, Pull it straight out. The bristles should "Lock" themselves into the tubing. Just make sure that the tubing has a large enough diameter inside to go over the brush stem, and a loose fit to the barrel on the outside of the tubing.
Rich

joeshooter · 04-20-2007, 11:43 AM

I would have never thought of that. I guess that's why I come to this website. Thanks rich

04-12-2007, 04:24 PM	#1
joeshooter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mid-west Posts: 199	mossberg .50 caliber muzzleloader attachment I have a mossberg 500a with a .50 caliber muzzleloader attachment for it. I was cleaning it and the outers brush I was using pulled out of the steel part that with the threads on it. Any suggestions on what I should do besides buy another muzzleloader?

04-12-2007, 05:49 PM	#3
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,263	Tap it out with a wooden dowel and a mallet. __________________ My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office.

04-12-2007, 08:50 PM	#4
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,597 Images: 2	Use a "Worm"...Looks just like a corkscrew and works the same way ! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

04-13-2007, 01:41 AM	#6
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,597 Images: 2	If you get a Bullet puller worm to catch hold of it, Pour some Dawn dish soap and water mix (50/50) down the bore as a lube, let it soak a few Minutes and slowly twist and pull in the direction of the worm. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

04-17-2007, 09:59 PM	#8
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,597 Images: 2	You Need a worm that will let the center of the brush go thru the middle as it wraps around the brush...So it can grab it. You can find a corkscrew that will fit the bore and have a large enough center to do this and have it brazed onto a proper size machine screw or right to the end of a welding or brazing rod long enough to reach and 2 small vise grips as a Handle. If you cant get that to work, we will go to plan B. Plan B... You need to find a piece of thinwall tubing like Brake line 3/8 inch -7/16 inch O.D. and about 3 ft long. Chamfer the inside edge of one end slightly and insert this end into the barrel until you feel it slip over the broken center of the brush. Gently tap this tube Down over the brush until it stops, then WITHOUT TWISTING the tube, Pull it straight out. The bristles should "Lock" themselves into the tubing. Just make sure that the tubing has a large enough diameter inside to go over the brush stem, and a loose fit to the barrel on the outside of the tubing. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM! Last edited by Mooseman684; 04-18-2007 at 11:10 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

04-12-2007, 04:54 PM	#2
burd1959 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: burton michigan Posts: 608	ohhh crap i would try a gunsmith probly cheaper than new gun or if all else fails coat hanger with tight u shape on end force past the brush to pull out good luck thou

04-12-2007, 11:47 PM	#5
joeshooter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mid-west Posts: 199	I've tried a bullet puller and a patch puller. The bullet puller goes into it, but it doesn't pull it out. The corkscrew looking thing won't go into it. But I'll try it again. Thanks, Joe

04-17-2007, 04:03 PM	#7
joeshooter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mid-west Posts: 199	The piece of steel that holds the brissels keeps the worm from sinking in.

04-20-2007, 11:43 AM	#9
joeshooter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mid-west Posts: 199	I would have never thought of that. I guess that's why I come to this website. Thanks rich