I am working on handloads for a friends Featherweight, the pluger keeps getting stuck down,

- it had lots of brass filing built up, I have cleaned it as good as I can

- any thoughts on how to solve this? Can I remove the plunger for cleaning?


thanks,

To remove the ejector all you need to do is push the retaining pin out, it removes from right to left if you are looking from the back of the bolt forward. Best way I've found is to clamp the bolt in a vise, and with some pressure on the ejector plunger just push the pin out. Sometimes you might want to give it a tiny rap with a small hammer but a firm push with a small punch usually works. Make sure you have some pressure on the ejector so it won't go flying off to parts unknown.

Hello,
In order to capture the ejector pin, place some tape over the front of the bolt and then when you punch out the roll pin, will not fly off into the dark corners of the garage, shop, etc.

Be aware that when hot loads are used on plunger type ejectors, they will stick into the recess. Kind of like beating them in there with a hammer when warm loads are used. Might need a bit of polishing, cleaning of the cavity, etc. for it to operate as needed. Good luck.

thanks for the great info guys, it is much appreciated,


I am using warm loads, but not overly hot. I think that it needs polishing/cleaning as you have stated,


thanks again