Question for research. Answer please but do not upvote
Does an AR15 ejecting a shell reliably force the shell to hit the shell deflector? I.E. does it happen every time?
Posted Feb 23, 2015, 1:58 AM UTC
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Also depends on the geometry of the bolt/ejector and what ammo you use.
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If it has a deflector it should almost always hit it, It also depends on the style and type of deflector used. If your thinking of the stock deflector built into the upper ya some do not have that
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Wow.... Money for a Trijicon. No money for a nice upper.
But they say spend the money on your optics....
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Some people prefer a slick side upper.
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Some people drink their own urine....
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Meh, I've never needed my forward assist or dust cover and I don't care so much where my brass goes since I use a brass catcher. Just depends on how your rifle is used.
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It's sterile and I like the taste.
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LOL ya not my gun just something I found on google.
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Didn't even think it was yours. I usually figure most of the quick replies are google reposts.
I just thought wow. That's a nice scope. But dam, you could at least drop a dime or two on a BCM blem.
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Ya or even a PSA upper that upper looks like crap but hey if that is what the guy likes then more power to him.
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Definitely not scientific, but as a lefty I've never been hit in the face by brass. I would assume it's because the deflector works all the time. I normally shoot underpowered Tula/Wolf crap when I plink, and occasionally higher end 5.56 stuff to practice for HD. All seems to deflect correctly.
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I too am a lefty, and have never been hit with brass. If it was going to happen, I think it would have by now. I've fired A LOT of uncle Sam's ammo.
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A properly gassed AR15 will cause the shell to hit the shell deflector. Maybe not 100% of the time but most of the time. An over gassed rifle will sometimes cause the shell to bounce off the back of the ejection port opening before it its the deflector causing it to bounce forward.
I am trying to determine if i can put a pressure switch on the shel deflector to trigger an impulse to a round counter. think it would work?
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I'm sure it's possible but seems like it would be more hassle than it's worth. It wouldn't factor reloads , touch or bump the sensor the count would be off. To many issues for a device that probably isn't necessary.
Why wouldn't you put it in the back of the buffer tube?
is there a way to put it in there with out drilling anything?
It would all depend on the type of pressure switch you're running, along with how it gets data to the counter itself. I can help with that but need to see what you're planning on using