Has anyone shortened an AR15 ejector spring?

**P89** · March 22nd, 2017, 04:36 PM

I guess "beveled" would be a better term. It softened the hard edge all the way around.
I put it all back the way it was and haven't messed with it further. One of these days I'd like to get it figured out so there isn't incoming brass three benches down from me.

**danhr** · March 22nd, 2017, 05:23 PM

If I get spring with a few extra coils, will I hit the person 6 benches to my left, opposed to just 2 benches to my left?

**Bang** · March 22nd, 2017, 07:05 PM

y'got one of them left-handed left ejection receivers? or are you holding the AR 15 upside-down like a rap gangsta hasn't tried yet?

**danhr** · March 22nd, 2017, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Bang

y'got one of them left-handed left ejection receivers? or are you holding the AR 15 upside-down like a rap gangsta hasn't tried yet?

I will let you make the educated decision on that one.

That being said, I might be banned from a range or two.

**Hawk** · March 23rd, 2017, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by danhr

If I get spring with a few extra coils, will I hit the person 6 benches to my left, opposed to just 2 benches to my left?

For bench shooting, just make a small "wall" out of cardboard or wood to bounce your brass off of.
I've even seen where guys hang a tarp or a sheet to catch their brass.
And then there's this if you want one pre-made and don't mind dropping $60:

http://www.ctkprecision.com/universa...s-catcher.aspx

Or

Build your own!

**Bang** · March 23rd, 2017, 11:50 AM

I have used meltable material to catch brass. The brass is hot enough to partially melt onto the neck/mouth and has to be removed during reloading prep. Maybe at a distance like in the video, the brass would be a little cooler. (Notice he melted the net to stop fraying).

Another consideration. I was discussing similar ideas with some of the guys on the range. Consensus leaned toward not liking others being unable to see if the rifle is open and safe for going down range.

**bfoosh006** · March 27th, 2017, 02:25 PM

IMHO... while shortening the ejector spring would work.

Your AR sounds over-gassed.

Have you tried a heavier buffer ? A heavier buffer will slightly ( mill-seconds ) slow down the BCG's rearward movement... that alone will help brass abuse.

And as such retard the cyclic speed...

Is this a Carbine ? What gas system length ?

**Bang** · March 27th, 2017, 09:38 PM

One is a stock Spikes Tactical free-floating carbine. I just trimmed its ejector spring one coil and have yet to try it. The other is a build, carbine length, free floated, plan to cut it too. The ejections are normal. I just want to soften the throw.