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**James K** · November 10, 2012, 10:55 PM

The oblong hole allows the ejector to move back against the tension of the bolt stop spring, thus absorbing some of the impact of ejection and taking it off the screw. Also by providing a spring effect, it improves ejection.

Jim

November 10, 2012, 10:55 PM	#5
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,608	The oblong hole allows the ejector to move back against the tension of the bolt stop spring, thus absorbing some of the impact of ejection and taking it off the screw. Also by providing a spring effect, it improves ejection. Jim __________________ Jim K