RingDove Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I just bought a Winchester 23 xtr after wanting on for quite some time, used it for the first time today and am really impressed, however having never owned a side by side had a query regarding the ejectors. Once fired the ejectors stay 'ejected' until the gun is closed, ie. It's upon closing the gun that the ejectors are reset, as a result closing the gun once fired is stiffer than closing when cocked. Is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Yes - you are compressing the ejector springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Lucky man there pretty rare I've been after one for a while. What you describe is normal my silver kestrel sidelock is exactly the same actually a bit of a ****** to close after both barrels have been fired. As GordonR says your compressing the ejector springs when closing. Got any pics of the gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingDove Posted May 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Thanks for clearing this up guys! Photos of the gun as follows; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 They mostly have pistol grips. Mine is the only one I've seen with a straight hand stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 They didn't seem to be a popular choice of gun years ago when they were sold. That's probably why they are a bit rare. The impression that I got was that they were heavy, lifeless and cumbersome with a vent rib and a beaver forend in comparison to a comparable AyA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhantom Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 I have always wanted to try one of these. Yours looks like it has been well looked after. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 The impression that I got was that they were heavy, lifeless and cumbersome with a vent rib and a beaver forend in comparison to a comparable AyA. Mine has not got a Beavertail forend and, with 25" barrels, is not cumbersome, even though proofed for 1-7/8 oz of lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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