wifiUK Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Why do some shotguns eject shells when opened and some you have to take out by hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) Cause some have ejectors... A bit like electric windows in a car what was once a luxury and expensive extra is now standard on most Edited August 13, 2011 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Ejecters or no injectors that is the answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifiUK Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 whats better? would having the ejectors make it more likely to get one in the eye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) Not at all (unless you stare at the chambers when cracking it open), some people prefer non ejectors over ejectors. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moCapCl8B0Y I like ejectors as it speeds up reloading Edited August 13, 2011 by M.I.A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 The disadvantage of ejectors are if you are rough shooting and the grass is long it can be very hard to find the empty cases! Some guns have selectable ejectors that you can turn on or off (my Perrennia does) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Have you applied for your sgc wifiuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) They both have there uses, without ejectors unless you hit yourself in the face I don't see how it's possible to " get one in the eye" ..... Hope your just young and keen, but you are asking some dumb questions. Try "I am new to shotguns and plan to mostly shoot XYZ, would I be better off with an ejector or none ejector as a first gun" Edited August 13, 2011 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifiUK Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 im only going to be doing clays, for the foreseeable future, i have done 2 or 3 "have a go" days. So the so called "dumb" questions are because i have no experience apart from the 2 times i tried it. Not so young, and not dumb just new, and everyone has to start somewhere. Now im my job ,i work in IT, there are some questions people ask that may sound dumb, but i understand that the whole reason they ask me these "dumb" questions is becasue they are new and just dont know. So please be aware that others may not know as much as you at your topic "shooting", but everyone has to start somewhere. I havnt applied for my SGC yet, i am starting my first lesson next month, i havnt got a SG yet, will need to save up for it, having 3 kids working full time and paying HIGH rent leaves me with little disposable cash, so i can only afford to do it once a month until i manage for get some extra funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Everybody starts somewhere, and you will learn alot quickly. I don't come from a shooting background either and until a few years ago knew very little. At thus stage no need to worry about ejectors or " getting one in the eye " what I would say is if you are intending to continue into clay shooting put in for SGC ASAP as it can take several months. Once you have it there are many more options open to you, you don't have to buy a gun as soon as you get SGC, nor a cabinet in fact your better not to rush out and buy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifiUK Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 dont you need to have a cabinet to get the licence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 dont you need to have a cabinet to get the licence? No, but you will obviously need one when you eventually buy a gun. It will mean the FEO coming back though. I actually fitted my cabinet about 6 months before getting the gun. When the FEO came around to 'check me out' for the licence application, he looked at the cabinet at the same time. Saved some time in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 My FAO said you did need a cabinet as you have a SGC and are legally able to buy one , but no cabinet you can't legally store one If your worried about eyes buy some shooting glasses for protection and a hat for those falling clays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 A friend had SGC for a year before fitting cabinet, it's SGC holders responsibility to store securely and there are plenty reasons to have SGC and no cabinet, but as soon as you do buy a gun you have to inform police and they will know if you font have a cabinet, for a single gun some forces allow a clamp and for lots a strong room cabinets are common, and keep your eyes on the sales forum they often sell for 40-100 secondhand oh and buy one twice the size you need! You'll use it, that's why you see so many 3 gun cabs for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Monkey Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) whats better? would having the ejectors make it more likely to get one in the eye? No better, just personal preference mate. Many of the guns on my father in laws shoot reload their non ejector SxS's at a pretty impressive rate when there's a large flush of fast partridge heading at them. If you get a gun with ejectors, just hold it slightly to your side when breaking it open, that way you won't get an eyefull of spent cartridge. Edited August 13, 2011 by Bad Monkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Get ejectors buddy. It makes reloading a lot easier, unless your an idiot - you wont get hit in the face. Cover the chambers with your hand as you open the barrel and they pop right into it then bin or pocket them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifiUK Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 thanks for the info so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peathag Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 whats better? would having the ejectors make it more likely to get one in the eye? Hi - If I were you, I would go for a gun with ejectors. Non-ejectors are old hat now and whilst there is nothing wrong with them (I have one among other things and was brought up with them) if you wanted to shoot a flush then you would lose valuable time unloading. If you are taught to unload a double barreled shotgun correctly then you will not hit yourself in the face with the cartidge cases. Any CPSA coach will be able to demonstrate this - basically by tilting the gun to a 45 degree angle, whilst resting the stock on the top of your hip bone and pushing the top lever across with your thumb of your right hand (if right handed) and at the same time pulling the barrels down the gun will eject the spent cases and hit someone else If you find yourself in a situation where you do not wish to eject your cartridges onto the ground then all you have to do is put the palm of your hand over the action as it is opened and the cases will hit your hand and stay put - this does not hurt by the way but might take some practice though - good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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