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Old November 10, 2012, 09:55 PM   #5
James K
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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.

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