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Title: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: mcc1961 on November 25, 2011, 06:24:39 PM
Does anyone have a trick to get into those stubborn pellet tins open without taking a screwdriver to them?
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: randomgunner on November 25, 2011, 06:30:44 PM
depends...... is the tin threaded, non threaded, or taped shut?
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: mcc1961 on November 25, 2011, 06:35:49 PM
I have trouble with the threaded ones.
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: randomgunner on November 25, 2011, 06:39:02 PM
ok, heres how i do it:
bang four sides of the tin in this shape + on the threads. now take the top off and you should have access to your pellets. but, if it does not come off, cut it open.
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: RedFeather on November 25, 2011, 06:45:11 PM
Get a jar lid opener.  The one I have is flat with a handle and little rubber bumper inside that lid rests against.  Otherwise, if you have a vise, simply stick the bottom in and then use a strap wrench.  A bit of moly or simply vasoline before replacing it and you should be good to go.

PS - The lid opener works great on jars, too.  Don't laugh guys.  One day your shootin' buddy will be Arthur Ritis.
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: MustangMike on November 26, 2011, 09:02:42 PM
I do the same thing for pellet tins as a jar of jelly when the lid is stuck

Take a butter knife, fork, spoon and hold it backwards. Then give the tin a decent whack in four spots.. should loosen it up
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: Rickey on November 26, 2011, 09:59:27 PM
That's right Mike. It works.
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: Deane on November 27, 2011, 12:04:10 AM
I'm with that young guy Redfeather. Jar opener is best, but I've had to use channel lock pliers on some. They were mostly Crosmans.
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: Airik on November 27, 2011, 02:55:22 AM
I agree with some of the above posts - I've have some troubles with Crosman tins (and I'm 6 foot tall at 160 pounds). What I do is take a solid steel butter knife and hold it backwards and gently tap the lid's corners in about 8 evenly distributed spots. Works everytime. I've been meaning to purchase 2 of those rubber gripper thingies and see how those work, also, though. And another thing; wipe a small amount of Remoil on the threads after you get that son of a gun opened.
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: Airik on November 27, 2011, 03:10:40 AM
P.S. Get that new tin open before/if you head out in the field for some hunting. It wouldn't be pleasant being a half-mile from your vehicle and can't get a new tin open. Also, I tend not to over-tighten the lids like He-Man may, but the Remoil is good and it won't hurt your gun's externals with the residue you may get on your fingers.
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: kcatx on November 27, 2011, 04:31:59 AM
..and after you get that pesky tin opened, dump the contents in an Altoids container and be done with it :-)
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: Rickey on November 27, 2011, 06:40:38 AM
In stead of taking the tin to the field why not do this?  I saw these pellet at another site.  Use an old pair of rubber boots.  Cut out the design you want then take an hole punch and punch holes in the rubber just big enough to push the head of the pellet through but small enough to hold them in their place then punch 2 holes in the top and put a string through to put around your neck.  you can count the pellets in these.  I think one holds 50 the other 38 or 40.  If your going to shoot more than that then you can take a tin to replace but with these they don't make noise and the pellets are readily accessible.  Hope this helps.  Rickey ;D
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: WhitleyStu on November 27, 2011, 06:48:33 AM
I keep a few empty tins that are in good shape and open easily in case I have one that is hard to open.
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: aack73 on November 27, 2011, 09:22:03 AM
i have had to stick them in the vice before, cause my hands where a little slippery from pellet lube or silicone or something. mike's idea works too, used that one on a bunch of things. Red's idea is the best solution for not damaging anything. ;D
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: Deane on November 27, 2011, 11:12:01 AM
In stead of taking the tin to the field why not do this?  I saw these pellet at another site.  Use an old pair of rubber boots.  Cut out the design you want then take an hole punch and punch holes in the rubber just big enough to push the head of the pellet through but small enough to hold them in their place then punch 2 holes in the top and put a string through to put around your neck.  you can count the pellets in these.  I think one holds 50 the other 38 or 40.  If your going to shoot more than that then you can take a tin to replace but with these they don't make noise and the pellets are readily accessible.  Hope this helps.  Rickey ;D

Great idea. We used to do the same thing with our black powder muzzle loaders. We used a piece of hardwood for eight to 10 rounds already patched and lubed.
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: Airik on November 27, 2011, 01:54:06 PM
@Rickey has a necessary idea, for in the field, with the homemade rubber pellet holder. I've seen them done with neoprene too. Or get find a simple pellet "pocket" holder. Something about tins that are just a pain - even in the backyard. But still beats the old flip-open containers that always tipped over and spilled :)
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: Snaab9-2 on November 27, 2011, 07:51:28 PM
If I was a woman, I would ask a man to open the tins... but as I am a man, I have no problems.  ;)  I open all of my own jars too.

J/K... they can big a pain at times...
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: PaperPunch1 on December 10, 2011, 07:44:59 PM
I recently had two crosman premier tins that were so tight even the jar openers wouldn.t work.......since I like undamaged pellets I refuse to whack, bang, slap, knock, bump, dig, dent, flip, stomp, or drop my new tins.
What worked for me was lay the tin on one jar lid opener and place another on top of the tin. Then put your strong hand (palm) over the tin, push down on tin (stiff arm) and turn CCW as you push down hard!!
Mine opened that way.
PaperPunch1
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: yote300wsm on December 11, 2011, 12:30:09 AM
Once I get them open, I dump them into empty plastic snuff cans.
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: aznboi3644 on December 11, 2011, 03:11:10 AM
I just use the iron grip of my golden gloves...works everytime
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: Jay on December 11, 2011, 03:23:36 AM
I just use two 14" channel lock's, one on bottom of can one on top, open's them ever time LOL.
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: clip on December 11, 2011, 12:51:40 PM
I've had a few that needed the butter knife tapping trick in order to open. That"s usually all that's necessary. However, I've seen some Crosman tins that needed the old tried and true, screwdriver and some choice 4-letter words to accomplish the opening. That method will usually distroy the tin so I keep a few empty screw-lidded tins around.
  Larry
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: hzyl0402 on December 11, 2011, 02:52:02 PM
No, actually they are very loose. JSB, AA, RWS tins
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: PaperPunch1 on December 11, 2011, 06:03:33 PM
Tell me.....where do you aquire these so called "golden Gloves"??? he he
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: dwood5 on December 11, 2011, 08:13:07 PM
I know it is sort of a silly solution for hard to open "screw lid" tins and the "friction lid" tins, but what I do is mask off the top [to preserve the identity] and spray paint the tins with a textured paint I get from Home Depot. End of problem.

Edit: I only paint one tin of any particular pellet type. When it is empty, I fill it from a full unpainted tin.

DON
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: MustangMike on December 11, 2011, 10:20:57 PM
http://airgunartisans.com/AAPellCan.htm (http://airgunartisans.com/AAPellCan.htm)

hard to open tins, non screw on lids.. all problems solved
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: Airik on December 11, 2011, 11:10:10 PM
http://airgunartisans.com/AAPellCan.htm (http://airgunartisans.com/AAPellCan.htm)

hard to open tins, non screw on lids.. all problems solved

20 to 50 dollars - I'll pass. A breath mint tin is 2 dollars at a gas station... for when he gets that new hard-to-open tin of pellets open in the first place.
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: MustangMike on December 12, 2011, 02:22:59 AM
lol hey it was just one solution.. besides those might be good for out in the field.. you slip and fall and land on ur tin it will crush a good amoutn of pellets. but that tin wont budge if you land on it

plus i didnt look at the price just posted the link
Title: Re: Hard to open pellet tins???
Post by: Airik on December 12, 2011, 02:33:26 AM
lol hey it was just one solution.. besides those might be good for out in the field.. you slip and fall and land on ur tin it will crush a good amoutn of pellets. but that tin wont budge if you land on it

plus i didnt look at the price just posted the link

:) So true, Mike.  I guess if one has the money to do so, which I'm sure many on this forum do so :).  I am just not one of them : )
Another thing though - Those Altoids tins are some tough tins though ;)