MG34 ejector issue

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MG34 ejector issue

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I am having issues with cases not ejecting and jamming back into the breech area. I am using a 10mm booster cone and a TNW ejector. I think I trimmed the ejector too short and would like to see some pics of one trimmed to the right config. with a case in the bolt. Help is really appreciated. I've finally gotten to this point, it will fire and feed if the empties eject.
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The ejector only needs to be short enough to get it to not hit on the ejector plate when the bolt is being put into the gun.
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Thanks, I think I did trim it too short. Got another on order from TNW. May try a little tig weld on it in the mean time.
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It lives!!! It lives!!!. I put a little tig 4140 filler rod on the end of the ejector pin and turned it ( super hard) back to dia. and reprofiled the end to just clear the ejector plate. Took it to the range and ran 30 rds. without a hitch, doesn't ding the cases at all. Ran out of time, will fill a snail drum and weather permitting, back to the range. Now to sort out the M60, lots of problems with that conversion.
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I like it when it works. :) :wnana: :bnija: :wnana:
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