TL3 Ejection Problems

[wpeach1912]

Hello all,

I bought a used TL3 action from the PX a few months ago, and it has intermittent ejection problems. It will occasionally just drop the brass on top of the magazine, and I have to grab it out or flip the rifle to clear it. Luckily it isn't frequent, but it is annoying when it happens in a match. It also does not eject brass very far, and it usually just dribbles out the side no matter how fast I work the action. I have shot with several other guys in competitions that have TL3s, and their actions always seem to chuck brass. Is there something I can do to fix this, or do I just need a new ejector or extractor?

 

[Supersubes]

Probably the extractor not hanging on to the case well enough during ejection. It’s easy to take the ejector out though. Pull the barreled action out of the stock and unscrew the ejector pin. The ejector will fall right out.

 

[wpeach1912]

Probably the extractor not hanging on to the case well enough during ejection. It’s easy to take the ejector out though. Pull the barreled action out of the stock and unscrew the ejector pin. The ejector will fall right out.

Take the ejector out to check function of the extractor or just replace the ejector?

 

[Supersubes]

Take the ejector out to check function of the extractor or just replace the ejector?

Take it out to inspect it. It should be pretty obvious if there’s something wrong with it.

 

[wpeach1912]

Take it out to inspect it. It should be pretty obvious if there’s something wrong with it.

Ok cool. I'll take it out and look at it tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[jackinfl]

OP,
I wouldn't hesitate to call Zermatt arm and get their advice on how to troubleshoot the issue. Their customer service is top notch. Ray and his crew have been super helpful.
@Zermatt Arms

 

[EN2722]

^^ this


I have a TL3 and if I’m not careful I’ll eject brass into the next county...

 

[wpeach1912]

I have heard they have great CS. I planned on contacting them if it wasn't a simple fix

 

[acudaowner]

maybe I just got lucky mine is as smooth as glass ejecting or loading not a problem one have I had .

 

[EN2722]

I have heard they have great CS. I planned on contacting them if it wasn't a simple fix

Do you know how many rounds are on the action?

 

[tsu45]

Both of mine seem to eject pretty weak as well, to the point I have to pull brass off the top of the mag

 

[ManUtdManiac]

The guys at Zermatt are first class and customer orientated without any doubt. I've caused many an eye roll I'm sure with my dumbshit questions but they've always been professional and concerned with a happy outcome. No, this isn't a review for a chinese massage parlour....

 

[Crabcore]

watching this thread. My TL3 has the same thing happen where the empty is left in the action instead of being thrown clear.

 

[wpeach1912]

Do you know how many rounds are on the action?

I bought it as a barreled action with 2500 rounds on the barrel, but I am not sure if that was the first barrel. The bolt has a decent amount of wear on the coating, and I broke the firing pin while dry firing a couple weeks ago. I have put about 700 rounds through it so far

 

[midSCarolina]

I had an Origin that would do that (mine wouldn’t eject out of the box) and Zermatt sent me a new extractor and problem was solved. They are very responsive and will work with you to make sure your problem is fixed.

 

[King_beardsly]

It’s probably an extractor issue, I had something similar happen last year after beating a stuck case out of chamber. I emailed Ray with my issue, he sent out a new extractor and I was back to the races.

 

[zrod]

Same issue and they sent me some replacement parts. Hopefully the problem will be solved.

 

[Zermatt Arms]

Hello all,

I bought a used TL3 action from the PX a few months ago, and it has intermittent ejection problems. It will occasionally just drop the brass on top of the magazine, and I have to grab it out or flip the rifle to clear it. Luckily it isn't frequent, but it is annoying when it happens in a match. It also does not eject brass very far, and it usually just dribbles out the side no matter how fast I work the action. I have shot with several other guys in competitions that have TL3s, and their actions always seem to chuck brass. Is there something I can do to fix this, or do I just need a new ejector or extractor?

Like others have mentioned, it's most likely related to a weak extractor. Shoot us a message or an email with the size of the bolt head and what ejection side it is with your shipping address and we'll get a new one heading your way.

Thanks - Ray

 

[wpeach1912]

Like others have mentioned, it's most likely related to a weak extractor. Shoot us a message or an email with the size of the bolt head and what ejection side it is with your shipping address and we'll get a new one heading your way.

Thanks - Ray

Thanks Ray! I will send you guys an email

 

[wpeach1912]

Update: Ray sent me a replacement extractor, and I got it today and put it in. It seems to eject much better now, and I'll get to put it to the test this weekend at a match.

 

[reynja]

@ScottDWallace


I had the same issues as the OP - New extractor fixed it. Easy install. Great customer service.

 

[FisherT&C]

I think they improved the extractor at some point to fix this this problem. That will probably do it.

 

[waspocrew]

Unfortunately, my TL3 has been doing the same thing. Brand new action purchased a few months back. Majority of round just kind of fall out (even if I run the bolt hard), while some just fall on top of the mag. Ejector seems to be fine and in correct position. Ray and team were awesome and sent out a new extractor for me. Rifle still won’t eject brass well at all though.

Any other thoughts? I really like the action but the poor ejection is definitely a bummer.

 

[b6graham]

Have you taken a video and put in slow motion? Potentially hitting the turret?

 

[spife7980]

Have you taken a video and put in slow motion? Potentially hitting the turret?

That or a one piece mount where the long clamping bars hang down below the picatinny. Slow mo video is the easy diagnosis though.

 

[b6graham]

That or a one piece mount where the long clamping bars hang down below the picatinny. Slow mo video is the easy diagnosis though.

Spuhr and razor gen 2 1.18" being common candidate

 

[Zermatt Arms]

Unfortunately, my TL3 has been doing the same thing. Brand new action purchased a few months back. Majority of round just kind of fall out (even if I run the bolt hard), while some just fall on top of the mag. Ejector seems to be fine and in correct position. Ray and team were awesome and sent out a new extractor for me. Rifle still won’t eject brass well at all though.

Any other thoughts? I really like the action but the poor ejection is definitely a bummer.

What size and ejection port extractor is it? If that didn't fix it, we'll take a look at all of them we've got on hand to make sure they're good to go and work with you to sort it out.

Thanks - Ray

 

[waspocrew]

Have you taken a video and put in slow motion? Potentially hitting the turret?

Great thought! I’ll take a video after work today to see if that shows anything.

 

[waspocrew]

What size and ejection port extractor is it? If that didn't fix it, we'll take a look at all of them we've got on hand to make sure they're good to go and work with you to sort it out.

Thanks - Ray

Hi Ray,
Thanks for the reply! PM coming your way.