m1 garand ejector tuning

[knights_armorer]

ive read that if an m1 is ejecting 3 oclock or rearward more than that, and everything else is in good order that you can tune the ejector by clipping a coil off the spring and retest, and repeat until the correct direction is obtained.

here is one example of where i saw it:

(from someone called artee)

Tune your ejector plunger spring (FIRST) to make your brass pattern consistent.

(from someone called fatelvis)

Artee, can you explain how this tuning is done? Thanks-

(artee replied)

Remove ejector spring. Cut off a coil. Reassemble and shoot. Should have brass ejecting at 1 to 1:30 (where it lands). Should only take a coil and a half or so. Wise to order a spare spring before you start....

it is also mentioned, but without as much detail, in "the complete m1 assembly guide" by walt kuleck and clint mckee.

does anyone have experience or input on this subject?

 

[Sunray]

If the rifle works, leave it alone. M1's are daft things. Just not lubing it correctly will change its ejection pattern. So does the ammo used. Lubing correctly is most important. Mucking about with the ejector spring can cause you greif.
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[Orlando]

Not all Garands will pile brass in the same place.
Has rifle been cleaned and properly lubed with grease? Op Rod spring replaced with one from Orion 7? If not do so
Its a battle rifle, if its ejecting brass , its working fine