jackinbox99 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Ive just bought a lovely Aya XXV Churchill boxlock and the ejectors are so powerful it blasts the empty shells about half a mile away. Apparently his this common for Aya`s as they tend to use strong ejector springs. Does anyone know if there anyway to easily turn the ejectors off, or will it be a case of removing the springs or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Ive just bought a lovely Aya XXV Churchill boxlock and the ejectors are so powerful it blasts the empty shells about half a mile away. Apparently his this common for Aya`s as they tend to use strong ejector springs. Does anyone know if there anyway to easily turn the ejectors off, or will it be a case of removing the springs or something? Yes, possibly the one big devotee of AYA, Gough Thomas, did it (he had a matched pair) and explained how BUT he had the sidelock version. I had mine (sidelock) done and it worked a treat and could be re-installed in a few seconds. Drill and tap a small hole 3/16"/4 or 5mm ish in the centre of the fore end iron below the springs and insert a screw the length of which ensures that the head bottoms out at the same time as the shank contacts and bears on the springs. This allows the extractors to work but inhibits the ejectors. You'll have to check to make 100% sure - I'm sorry I'd check my boxlock version but I have to be on the road very shortly - that it also applies to the boxlock - I'm almost certain it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Yes, possibly the one big devotee of AYA, Gough Thomas, did it (he had a matched pair) and explained how BUT he had the sidelock version. I had mine (sidelock) done and it worked a treat and could be re-installed in a few seconds. Drill and tap a small hole 3/16"/4 or 5mm ish in the centre of the fore end iron below the springs and insert a screw the length of which ensures that the head bottoms out at the same time as the shank contacts and bears on the springs. This allows the extractors to work but inhibits the ejectors. You'll have to check to make 100% sure - I'm sorry I'd check my boxlock version but I have to be on the road very shortly - that it also applies to the boxlock - I'm almost certain it does. Cheers Wymberley, you described it really well, i`ll give it a look at the weekend and see how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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