Hi all, I have a 1980's vintage BT-99 that doesn't eject at the range. I've shot trap with it twice and the first time it ejected maybe ten of one hundred rounds. I kept one of the empties and tried it at home and it ejected every time I tried. I thought maybe I wasn't opening the gun fully but paid attention to that today and it didn't eject a single shell. Tried at home again and it works fine. Any ideas?
BT-99 ejection problem
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Not sure in your case, but a lot of folks shooting older ejector BT99's have grief when ejecting steel-base shells, vs. brass-base.
When was the last time you took it apart for a good spring-cleaning?
My old Superposed Broadway Lightning Trap would get full of crud by the end of the trap season.
When was the last time you took it apart for a good spring-cleaning?
My old Superposed Broadway Lightning Trap would get full of crud by the end of the trap season.
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Is the ejector functioning and the empty hull sticking or is it failing completely. At 40 years of age it may be in need of a new ejector spring or possibly the ejector rod is cracked or bent and in need of replacing. First thing I'd do is give it a good old fashioned thorough cleaning and ensure the ejector isn't just gummed up. I'd also clean the chamber good. You'd be amazed how little plastic build up can cause a hull to stick. You may not see it but it's there.
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I suspect that the chamber is a little dirty and/or the ejector needs some cleaning and lube. It won't eject a hot shell because it's expanded from firing. Once you get home the shell has cooled and shrunk back down to it's original size. Differnet makes of shells have many different tolerances. I shoot a lot of Challenger and some will stick in the chamber and most won't.
I was shooting factory brass base shells. I haven't had it apart except as far as the three main components. I like to have a Youtube guide before doing a complete disassembly but can't find one.
The ejector doesn't pop forward to eject the shells after firing at the range but the same shell saved and brought home for testing is sent halfway across the room.
I will bring it to the pistol shoot this Wednesday and try ejecting a shot shell without removing it. Let it cool in the chamber and dryfire to reset ejector spring.
And thanks for the replies.
Brass coloured bases are not really brass on most shotgun ammunition, they are brass plated steel. Unless you’re shooting Federal Gold Medal, Winchester AA or Remington N27 you are probably using steel based ammo, not brass. All that glitters isn’t gold.
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Exactly!
I owned lots of BT99'S at one time ,but two of them came with faulty ejectors . I simply bought new ones, dropped them in and everything was good again.
Those two guns both had a dump truck load of ammo through them!
Cat
Those two guns both had a dump truck load of ammo through them!
Cat
~ The Ejector Trip Rod may be broken or worn. It can also be too loose in the receiver, it does need to have a slight bend to prevent unreliable ejection.
~ Worn Ejector Sear.
~ The Ejector Hammer may not be cocking, and/or it's spring may be worn or broken.
~ Broken Ejector or Ejector Extension.
~ Worn Ejector Sear.
~ The Ejector Hammer may not be cocking, and/or it's spring may be worn or broken.
~ Broken Ejector or Ejector Extension.
Dang-it, I looked through Art's Gun-Shop and spent a few minutes @ ewe-toob and found nothing specific to the BT-99 ejector removal.
You might be the first to upload if you decide to film it while taking it apart
Someone at the Club might be able to help out if you put the feelers out.
Also Ashcroft mentioned all that glitters isn't brass bases, has anyone ever polished the chamber of the BT99 kinda like the Remington Express concern of the early 2000's dilemma that stumped a few folks??
Rob
BT 99 guns come from the factory with highly polished chambers but over the years hidden crud can build up in the chamber and in the extractor slot and of course because these guns are also often used in the rain rust and corrosion is always a risk.
