I recently had this problem with my AR in 5.56 and not wanting to use a 3 piece aluminum cleaning rod worried it would flex and damage the rifling. I employed the mortar method which after several attempts worked but I also managed to damage my Luth AR MBA3 stock. Expensive lesson to learn.
In recent days have seen info on using a wooden dowel and there is a chance of it braking and ending up with a piece stuck in the barrel. So I do not think I want to attempt that method if the need arises again. Also seen/heard references to using a steel rod which has bad potential for the rifling.
Are you prepared for this if it were to happen and what method would you use? My question is not meant to be AR or rifle specific either, pistols included. I did a little looking on Brownells and Midway USA sites but came up empty for a solution. Also went to the Gunshow in Gonzalas and none of the vendors had anything to solve the problem. Same question but in regards to a stuck bullet.
In recent days have seen info on using a wooden dowel and there is a chance of it braking and ending up with a piece stuck in the barrel. So I do not think I want to attempt that method if the need arises again. Also seen/heard references to using a steel rod which has bad potential for the rifling.
Are you prepared for this if it were to happen and what method would you use? My question is not meant to be AR or rifle specific either, pistols included. I did a little looking on Brownells and Midway USA sites but came up empty for a solution. Also went to the Gunshow in Gonzalas and none of the vendors had anything to solve the problem. Same question but in regards to a stuck bullet.