randyh- I was on the traditions web site and was looking at their ramrod accessories and they do have a tool that attaches to the ramrod to take out bullets. I don't have one but might get one thank goodness the bullet was seated when the ramrod broke and I was able to shoot it. So for now if I had to remove the bullet it would be the way you mentioned(removing the breech plug). I don't blame Traditions for the ramrod breaking,$hit happens I just hope I don't have to wait forever to get a new one and if I do I might get one from my gun guy.

Its called a bullet/ball puller, the only thing about this contraption is it looks like it would render the ball/bullet useless.