Question regarding spring affect on ejection distance

[jerryg22]

Sorry if this is a stoopid question. If you are looking to have ejected shells land closer to your position would you go to a stiffer spring or a lighter one?

[Skydiver]

The common idea is to slow down the slide by having a heavier spring.

With Tanfo's though, they are known to send brass to the next state even with springs straight out of the factory. The other approach is to trim down the ejector, as well as change the angle of the face of the ejector. To me, I don't mind brass flying everywhere, so I just tune my gun to what feels right for the springs and I leave the ejector alone. If ever I start shooting 38 super or 10mm, I may change my tune since I'd like to get as much of that brass back as possible.

Edited June 29, 2012 by Skydiver

[10mmjunkie]

+1 with Skydiver. With even my 45 Hunter I had to put in a heavier spring. Bought one of the Wolf spring adjustment kits so I could swap out springs until I got the performance I wanted. My goal was brass 6-8ft from my position. Think it was either a 14 or 16lb spring that got what I needed. Additionally it really smoothed out the recoil impulse and allowed me to get back on target faster.

With 10mm I had to do both spring and modify the ejector.

Good luck.

JW

[Sarge]

Additionally it really smoothed out the recoil impulse and allowed me to get back on target faster.

This is the critical aspect of recoil springs. Who cares where the brass goes?

Of course my answer pertains to shooting matches not casual plinking. I guess if you are just messing around out in the great outdoors I can see where one might want their brass to at least land on their property!