If it were mine, I squirt some penetrating oil down the bore and let it pool on the minie ball at least overnight. Then I'd take it outside, point it in a safe direction (down), and try the compressed air. You don't need to buy one of those compressed air ball clearing devices if you have an air compressor at home. I just use one of those rubber tipped nozzles. It doesn't take all that much pressure.
Gary Van Kauwenbergh
Co G, 114th ILL Vol Inf
# 10143
"Alle Kunst ist umsonst Wenn ein Engel in das Zündloch prunst."
(In vain the skill and arts of man, When an angel pisses the priming pan.)
Field Marshal Gebhard L. von Blücher
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