Gunsmithing Want to reduce brass throw in AR-15.

[Jayman_10X]

Hi Guys,

I have an AR-15 in which I want to see if there is a way to shorten the brass throw. Currently my brass throws almost 10 feet away. This is unecessry. Is there a method anyone knows of to shorten the brass throw strength?

thanks,
Jason

 

[Triad]

Re: Want to reduce brass throw in AR-15.

Jayman,

Would you please not double post your thread is two sections.

 

[Jayman_10X]

Re: Want to reduce brass throw in AR-15.

Sorry Steve. I made a mistake the first time and should have thought it through more careful first. I will be more careful next time.

thanks,
Jason

 

[RADcustom]

Re: Want to reduce brass throw in AR-15.

Get an adjustable gas block.

 

[Bacarrat]

Re: Want to reduce brass throw in AR-15.

Cut a coil or 2 off the ejector spring.

 

[EZaccuracy]

Re: Want to reduce brass throw in AR-15.

What about cutting a coil or two off of the ejector spring? Ive never done it on an AR style rifle but its a common practice with older military rifles like the garand. The made them that way because when you are in a foxhole the best place for the brass to go is as far away as possible.

 

[Sniperhandle]

Re: Want to reduce brass throw in AR-15.

Wow 2 posts within a minute of each other with the same answer, I guess great minds think alike

 

[sinister]

Re: Want to reduce brass throw in AR-15.

Tubb Carrier Weight System. You won't need pin punches or any other tools.

 

[wksinatl]

Re: Want to reduce brass throw in AR-15.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bacarrat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cut a coil or 2 off the ejector spring. </div></div>

THIS! I have done it on several AR's and it works perfectly.

Keith

 

[John L]

Re: Want to reduce brass throw in AR-15.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jayman_10X</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi Guys,

I have an AR-15 in which I want to see if there is a way to shorten the brass throw. Currently my brass throws almost 10 feet away. This is unecessry. Is there a method anyone knows of to shorten the brass throw strength?

thanks,
Jason </div></div>

Jason,
The best way to do what you want is as others have said, trim the ejector spring. With that said there are a few things to watch out for. First it will help if you have the proper roll pin punches and a bolt vice. All can be purchased at Brownells or other places very easily. Also order a few new springs as you can cut them too short. What I do is use a Dremel tool with the abrasive cut off wheels. Trim 1 full coil to start and then go shoot your gun. If it still throws the brass to far trim in 1/2 coil increments until you get it to put the brass where you want it. If you trim too much it will tend to drop the brass back into the ejection port, this is why I recomend ordering a few extra springs when you buy the needed tools. Dont try and do this without the proper tools as all you will do is ruin more expensive pieces for your rifle. Hope this helps a bit.