K98 Bolt is stuck on a LIVE ROUND!

[RS98]

So i purchased a k98 in 308 (supposedly) it had no caliber markings and the previous owner assured me it was 308 but it wasnt! Its 7mm mauser. I now have a steel cased 308 stuck in the chamber, very little force was used to seat the round, i think the steel to steel contact created alot of friction and i cannot get the bolt to open! Its a brazilian 7mm large ring mauser 98. Thanks and I dont feel like going to the gunsmith if there is an easy fix.

 

[November Sierra]

Hit it with a hammer

 

[BIKER13]

alleycat

 

[DanKATL]

Clamp it in a vice wrapped in something to protect it, with the barrel facing down (or another safe direction). And then give the bolt a smack with a piece of wood.

 

[RS98]

Hit it with a hammer

I read about that online, my question is; could this accidentally release the firing pin? ...because even though the bolt is not "locked" the spring should be under tension because it is a cock on open action.

 

[November Sierra]

I read about that online, my question is; could this accidentally release the firing pin? ...because even though the bolt is not "locked" the spring should be under tension because it is a cock on open action.

No idea.

 

[TheGman]

Hit it with a hammer

Rubber hammer / mallet to the bolt handle

 

[atljetmech]

Piece of 2X4 between bolt and your hammer while NOT standing in front of muzzle.
Sometimes just a 2X4 whack will accomplish it

 

[RS98]

Clamp it in a vice wrapped in a something to protect it, with the barrel facing down (or another safe direction). And then give the bolt a smack with a piece of wood.

thank you, so i assume it is relatively safe to smack the bolt?....I will attempt this tomorrow on the 4th of july

 

[DanKATL]

thank you, so i assume it is relatively safe to smack the bolt?....I will attempt this tomorrow on the 4th of july

It's like mortoring an AR, not really something you want to do; but sometimes it's the thing you have to do. If you have to do it, make sure it's not pointed at anything you don't want to destroy.