Who dislikes ejectors on singles?

I keep an 18.5 inch H&R Pardner in the closet, and appreciate having the ejector for speeding up reloading.

For a field or fun gun though, I don’t like ejectors in break action guns.

Can't you just keep your support hand over the breech as it opens and catch the empty just like clay shooters do with their O/Us?

I like ejectors.
Just catch them when they pop out.

dak0ta said:

Can't you just keep your support hand over the breech as it opens and catch the empty just like clay shooters do with their O/Us?

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Yep, you do this enough it becomes second nature and automatic. With my over/under, I find it easier to remove the spent hull if it has been ejected a bit bumping into my hand as opposed to digging the hull out of the gun when lifted only by the extractor.

But, I'll agree, with a new shotgun or one with a stiff action, it can get difficult to open the action and get one's hand in the way of the ejected hull before the ejectors "fire".

I am in the camp of liking them on single shots and am undecided on doubles.

Back in my shotgun hunting days I more than once needed a fast follow up shot on a deer with my Dad’s H&R Ultra Slug Hunter.

I only have 3 single shot shotguns, 2 have ejectors and 1 has an extractor. I much prefer the option of sending an empty hull flying if I need to, if I want to retain the hull, I simply stop it with my off hand before it goes flying. I have much better options, but for some odd reason I always take my single shot pardner with me if im using a shotgun to squirrel hunt.

I like ejectors, when they work properly. On single-barrel guns it's a nice accessory; on my doubles they're required! When a person gets used to having them, you'd be surprised how much faster you can reload vs. digging the hulls out of an extractor gun.

Mac

The only other disadvantage of ejectors is if using a sub-calibre adapter and it tries to pop out the adapter.

All three of my Beretta O/U shotguns have been converted to extactors. It's just my preference. Different strokes for different folks. DO what makes you happy!

Have had both and both are useful. Chasing an un-shot shell in deep grass is a pain but on the other hand when reloading with gloves on the ejector is wonderful. Being as how most hunting is in the fall I'd rather have the ejector.

Do not own a single and haven't shot one in well over 50 years, other than a Trap gun.

I don’t remember anymore what all I’ve got but I am glad my O/U’s don’t throw out the ones I haven’t shot, like it when they do eject the empty, because I know where the loaded one needs to go. I suppose if it’s empty, I don’t have a problem having it thrown free, not sure it’s a deal breaker though, either way, or I would have an opinion. My 24’s are a “hands on” and they still remain my favorite for some walks.

jmorris said:

I don’t remember anymore what all I’ve got but I am glad my O/U’s don’t throw out the ones I haven’t shot, like it when they do eject the empty, because I know where the loaded one needs to go.

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My over/unders also only eject the fired shells but extracts the unfired shell. Keeps one from groveling on the ground for the loaded shell.

Haven't seen a single with SELECTIVE ejector like a good double.
Googling...
Browning has a variant of BT99 Trap single with ejector.
I bet it is selective. For $3000 it better be.

Some use a single shot for home defense and it can be handy.

It sounds more like an operator issue. Just catch it with your hand when you open the action, it’s that simple. I’ll be keeping my ejectors.

The Baikal MP 18/IZH 18 has a ejector/extractor selector on the bottom of the receiver. But Russian firearms are banned from importation. Remington imported them under the Spartan brand.

WestKentucky said:

I guess the big thing for me, and the point that I totally didn’t make in the original post is that with a single shot it’s not “serious” shooting. There are other guns for that. It’s for getting a mess of squirrels or something of the sort, and I don’t leave shells behind to aggravate any landowners who have been gracious enough to let me hunt. Because of those things, a reliable extractor is preferred, especially over a sticky ejector.

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I’ve had both and I am much faster with the ejector. I do consider squirrels serious shooting though lol.

WestKentucky said:

I guess the big thing for me, and the point that I totally didn’t make in the original post is that with a single shot it’s not “serious” shooting. There are other guns for that. It’s for getting a mess of squirrels or something of the sort, and I don’t leave shells behind to aggravate any landowners who have been gracious enough to let me hunt. Because of those things, a reliable extractor is preferred, especially over a sticky ejector.

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I'll agree that this falls in the category of "different strokes for different folks". You do what you like.

Personally, on the skeet field, I keep my hulls for reloading and I like the ejectors to pop the fired hulls out to my hand. It makes them easier to remove from the gun and place in my pouch. At the range I belong to, we have to police our empties anyway so it is best to not allow them to hit the ground if possible in the first place. (Side note, it is the reason I've yet to shoot my Beretta A400 Smurf gun, I do not want to run around after the round policing hulls.)

I'd prefer the same on the hunting field whether a single shot or over/under.

This is kind of like a Ford vs Chevy vs Ram debate.

Catching ejecting empties is a piece of cake. As to the A400, I only use ammo I do not reload when shooting it where I cannot get my good hulls afterwards - a Mojo stick or welding magnet on a stick do a great job.

All of my single shots were 2nd hand and well used before I got them. The ejectors were a constant source of aggravation when they failed to work and I would have to pry the hull out.

I prefer the extractor. Slow but sure.

George P said:

Mojo stick or welding magnet on a stick do a great job.

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We've been using these from Harbor Freight. The best part is the grandkids enjoy picking up the empties with them.

I'm not talking singles, but I get kind of annoyed with ejectors on my O/U's. On the range, I got pretty good at ejecting the empties so they landed in the bins when I open the gun. With hunting, I don't like coming across someone else's spent shell, so I try to take care of them. Occasionally, this can be distracting say if you flush a ton of birds or reload and need to go after one. Maybe in that case I just let it go and chase the bird? Really can't say. It's hard in those moments to stop and think. Buying a new gun right now and not sure if this should be a major factor in my decision. Never owned an extractor gun, but part of me thinks that would just be nicer to not have them flying all over the place.