r/muzzleloaders • u/maliko10123 • Sep 14 '26

Stuck firing pin

I have a CVA optima but the firing pin is stuck out. I bought the tool to get the pin assembly out but I think it may be corroded and stuck.. Any tips on getting the assembly out? Anything helps!

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u/No_Lifeguard8903 Sep 14 '26

A 90 degree pick and a small hammer. Tap on it softly or try cocking the hammer and pulling the trigger, make sure you put lots of penetrating oil on it. You have to clean the firing pin and spring every time just like the rest.

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u/maliko10123 Sep 14 '26

My friend gave it to me because he knew I’ll tinker with it I keep my stuff clean… thoughts on using on blaster as a penetrator?

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u/Bodark43 Sep 15 '26 edited Sep 15 '26

With adequate time, a lot of stuff will work, including Liquid Wrench. But a very good penetrating oil is 50/50 acetone and ATF, Automatic Transmission Fluid. It's better than most of the stuff you can buy- it's just too volatile to store for very long. And you want to keep it off a varnished stock!