off topic - Stuck blackpowder ball

[GreatWest]

Sorry about the off topic subject , but I have never been steered wrong at BFT.

I double pached a ball & only got it down as far as t he starter goes (6"). The rifle is charged (54 cal. 80g). Can I safely pop a cap & fire it straight up in the air ( so the powder I against the primer)? Otherwise I'll try compressed air, then the screw jag, then break down & buy the CO2 thing. What do you think of option one?

Thanks,

Vince
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