spandit Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Got my new (to me) 17HMR rifle home and had a play on the range. Gun goes bang, which is more than can be said about my friend's Krico he's just bought. When I bought it, the chap said that sometimes the empty case didn't eject and he thought it was due to the weak spring in the magazine. On closer inspection, there is a pin that pushes the case out of the ejector jaws which seems a bit worn. Anyone else come across this? Found this online: http://weihrauchowners.freeforums.org/post78485.html but don't know whether it's for the same reason Accurate and otherwise well made gun, though. Noisier than expected but not deafening by any means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 It might be the same problem as the Anschutz where the ejector needed a small, I am talking a tiny amount filed of the top of the horizontal part of the L shape at the bottom of the ejector. I am sure there was a thread about it some where. I did it on my Anschutz which had exactly the same problem and it is now ejecting fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I haven't got an expanded parts diagram for this rifle but hoping if I take the trigger unit out (I've seen instructions somewhere) then this alloy block will be accessible and the pin can be replaced or adjusted. You can see the hole from underneath so it might be able to be tapped out a bit I've also ordered a pull through (boresnake) for the rifle as there was quite a bit of **** down the barrel after I'd fired a few rounds. I know cleaning them is a contentious issue but actual debris is not going to help matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOTTO Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 I am not familiar with either the rifle or the fault that you are experiencing, however from an engineering background I would advise you to measure the existing protruding distance of the pin before taking any remedial action but you have probably thought of that yourself! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjkjks Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 I've found with my 60j that a slow cycle can cause issues, if you cycle it assertively it may be fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Tried being assertive and it's hit and miss. Otherwise, the rifle is fantastic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Had a reply from Weihrauch telling me to contact Hull Cartridge. On closer inspection, the rifle is engraved with Hull Cartridge anyway. I've sent them an e-mail and the photo but haven't had a reply back yet. Had a go at taking it all apart - it's pretty simple. Beautifully engineered, not a plastic part in sight. The little alloy block with the pin in it is pretty easy to take out (although surprisingly fiddly to reinstall!). Not going to muck about with it until I've found out if spares are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 It's taken a little while but new part being sent out today, FOC (had to pay for postage). Great service from Hull Cartridge Company! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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