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Mistake number 1, using a WOOD ramrod to clean with...everyone else has already addressed the possible fix but always using a well made steel range rod like TOW or Log Cabin sell for cleaning (and everything else really) will prevent a repeat performance of a broken cleaning rod. WOOD ramrods are best left in the thimbles for looks only! IMHO.
 
You're right... who knew a jag with a clean patch would get stuck 🙄
After some many years of muzzleloading one learns to move that wet cleaning patch down the barrel in short in and out strokes. Once that patch is in the powder burning area of the barrel, we all run the risk of getting it stuck there…a WET patch for swabbing outa fouled barrel. You can always dry it out…Ive had the OP’s delema twice….some powder under the nipple and shoot it out…the grease gun works but what a mess.
 
Many years ago, I would clean my wife’s CVA Frontier Rifle after the Shooting Match, and the patch and jag would get stuck every time. The patches were 2” and the jag was tapered. As a result, the patch would ball up in the tapered portion of the jag and wedge it in the barrel. A 1.5” patch might have fixed the problem, but I switched to a button jag instead.

I use a steel bench rod with a brass Muzzle Protector. The one that comes with the gun is okay in the field, but I don’t trust it at the Range. Mine is the Creedmoor Rod from Track of the Wolf. My local shop sells one from Treso with a T-Handle. The handle on the one from Track is pressed on and could come off. The Treso one is pinned. I also use a 10/32 rod with an 8/32 adapter. I’ve actually had jag screws break in my Bench rod. By using the adapter and 8/32 cleaning accessories, all I have to do is replace the adapter.

To keep the problem from happening again, I would switch to either a smaller Cleaning Patch and/or a Button Jag. Secondly, I’d order a steel Bench/Cleaning rod. Lastly, never put a dry patch down your barrel if it’s dirty!

The last time I had this problem, (stuck ball actually) I sprayed PB Blaster down the barrel, and in the touch hole after the liner was removed (mine was a flintlock). I let it set for a while and tried it again. I added more spray and it set for a few days. I was finally able to pull it out. I cleaned it well, put some protectant in the barrel, and she was none worse for the wear!

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Good luck!

Walt
 

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Hoppes No 9 belongs no where near black powder. You caused you own problem.
Compressed air fixes everything in a barrel.
Be advised it breaks not only flower pots, but dents tool boxes also.
My neighbor broke his off inside.
 
After some many years of muzzleloading one learns to move that wet cleaning patch down the barrel in short in and out strokes. Once that patch is in the powder burning area of the barrel, we all run the risk of getting it stuck there…a WET patch for swabbing outa fouled barrel. You can always dry it out…Ive had the OP’s delema twice….some powder under the nipple and shoot it out…the grease gun works but what a mess.

So you have personally used the grease gun and delt with the unbelievable mess?
 
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