m1 carbine ejecting problems

avgjoe · 02-21-2008, 01:45 PM

I have a plainfield m1 carbine. When I shoot it the ejected shell casing comes straight back and hits me in the forehead. Can anyone tell me what is causing this? Where can I get the part to fix it? Thanks

M14man · 02-21-2008, 08:33 PM

The ejection angle has to do with the relationship of ejectorand extractor; ammo and recoil spring...Obviously the ejection angle may differ due to bolt recoil speed which has to do with ammo and recoil spring. You may want to swap out the extractor and ejector, but you may find little or no difference.

avgjoe · 02-22-2008, 06:28 AM

Thanks M14man, I'll try that and see if it works.

jimb2 · 02-22-2008, 09:58 AM

I have to agree with M14man. I think you will fing that the extractor lip is chipped or worn. That is the usual culprit in those situations.

02-21-2008, 01:45 PM	#1
avgjoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0)	m1 carbine ejecting problems I have a plainfield m1 carbine. When I shoot it the ejected shell casing comes straight back and hits me in the forehead. Can anyone tell me what is causing this? Where can I get the part to fix it? Thanks

02-22-2008, 09:58 AM	#4
jimb2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 496 Trader Rating: (0)	I have to agree with M14man. I think you will fing that the extractor lip is chipped or worn. That is the usual culprit in those situations. __________________ I am a nobody. Nobody is perfect. Therefore, I am perfect...

02-21-2008, 08:33 PM	#2
M14man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0)	The ejection angle has to do with the relationship of ejectorand extractor; ammo and recoil spring...Obviously the ejection angle may differ due to bolt recoil speed which has to do with ammo and recoil spring. You may want to swap out the extractor and ejector, but you may find little or no difference.

02-22-2008, 06:28 AM	#3
avgjoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks M14man, I'll try that and see if it works.