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    Brass ejecting to 1 o'clock

    Why would a properly gassed ar eject brass to 1 o'clock?

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    Overgassed. The brass is hitting the deflector with force and shooting foward.
    Gettin' down innagrass.
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    The only reason a PROPERLY GASSED rifle would eject to 1 o'clock, that I'm aware, is because the extractor spring is weak and is letting go of the case too early.

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    Quote Originally Posted by georgeib View Post
    The only reason a PROPERLY GASSED rifle would eject to 1 o'clock, that I'm aware, is because the extractor spring is weak and is letting go of the case too early.
    I'm running a low round count colt BCG. I'll check the spring.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigkracka View Post
    I'm running a low round count colt BCG. I'll check the spring.
    Understand that the other common reason this is happening is that the rifle is very over-gassed.

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    Ive got a BRT .0635 gas tube in it, doubt its overgassed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigkracka View Post
    Ive got a BRT .0635 gas tube in it, doubt its overgassed.
    Likely the extractor spring then.
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    I couldn't offer anything without shooting the gun. Ejection direction doesn't tell the whole story.
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    What ammo? Is it consistent across several types of ammo?
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    Ammo is brass 5.56, federal mostly.

    Just checked the extractor spring, seemed ok but changed it anyway. New one(Colt gold) *seemed* a little less springy, but only has 300rds on it give/take.

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