Spent Shell Ejection

[Jason B 0]

I just got my rifle back from a complete rebuild with new barrel after a few years.  Instead of case head separation, it now throws empties 20 feet(not hyperbole)  I measured the spring and it shows 10.5 inches.  I am at a loss and looking for the goldilocks zone for ejection.  With light recoil loads, it throws them 8 feet, with full power Remington or S&B, 20 feet.

I think they put my rifle back together with a 70 year old main spring.

The empties also have huge ejector dents in the rim making them useless.

I am going to get a new spring and try again; if similar results, i was thinking of cutting off a couple of inches of the old spring and nesting it with the new one.  Maybe act as a stiff buffer at the end of bolt travel

 

[metrotps 0]

Joseph Scott on here may still have some springs and they are the correct 12 inch length.

[Jason B 0]

Thanks metrotps,

Do you think a new spring will remedy it?

also the parkerization is very dark, almost black.  The new stock and forend, and butt plate look good .

[Yuccacapt343 0]

Hey Jason,

Welcome back! The first thing I would try is a new spring. Mine was doing the same thing when I bought it. Replaced the spring and it took care of all my problems. Mine now ejects about 5-6 feet every time. Good luck!

Wayne

[Jason B 0]

Thanks Wayne,

 

I will post when I get my new spring and try again.