ejector question

[mookster79]

I have read a few posts but have not seen this specific question.  I have a .223 synthetic handi in stainless with a 22" barrel.  I was introduced to the handi by my brother and his sportster in .17hmr.  His rifle really ejects the shell out after firing, where as mine just pulls the shell out a quarter inch and I just remove it by hand.  Is this normal?  It does not pull out hard and the spent shells do not stick in any way.  Is there something I should do?  Can I increase the pressure of the ejector?  I was kind of thinking that the gun shoots fantastic and I haven't had to do anything with it or to it, so why not leave it alone?  Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated.

[Mac11700]

Nope...you probably have an extractor barrel...Look in the FAQ's and you can see the differences between the different models..

Mac

[quickdtoo]

You have a newer extractor barrel, ALL H&R/NEFs will eventually have them, the ejectors are being discontinued if H&R follows thru with their plan, shotguns are next followed by rimfires. Read the FAQs on the different types, pics included.

Tim

[mookster79]

Thanks. I must have just missed that in the FAQ section.  I actually like the extractor setup because I can keep my deck a little cleaner and just stick the empty brass back in the boxes to save it.  I just wanted to make sure it was normal.  It is an '06 so that must be the case.