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Offline Oldshooter

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223 ejector problem
« on: August 02, 2009, 05:28:43 PM »
I've got a 223 barrell that ejects sometimes and sometimes not. Same ammo.

Would the improvement tip in the faq fix this or do I have another problem.

I also have ejectors on different barrells that act differently, some sling em and some just ease them out for finger removal, is that normal.
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Re: 223 ejector problem
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2009, 06:41:04 PM »
Read the ejector info in the FAQs, you need to polish the chamber and tune the ejector, make sure the chamber and ammo is clean and dry.  ;)

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Re: 223 ejector problem
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2009, 05:20:41 AM »
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also have ejectors on different barrells that act differently, some sling em and some just ease them out for finger removal, is that normal?

Yes!  Some of H&R barrels were made with extractors and some with ejectors.  I changed my 45-70 from an ejector to an extractor per the instructions, so I could keep my brass on the bench.  My 30-30 I left as an ejector as I am more likely to be in the woods with that one.  I have not 'needed' a second shot quickly, but you never know.  44 Man
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Re: 223 ejector problem
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2009, 05:32:42 AM »
Thanks for the replies fellas, I will definitly do some work on the 223 and maybe even change the slingers to pickers to save the brass chasing.

Right now I have to keep a dental pick in my pocket to assist the 223 when it fails.
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