Ejection pattern of the M1A1?

[DaveHH]

The three different shaped ejectors supposedly send the cases in different directions. I think that a more common approach would be that the carbine ejects as it is lubricated, just like the Garand. It is directly related to how well the weapon is lubed and somewhat by the ejector type. I use grease on mine, a lot of grease and it ejects at 4clock to 5: oclock about 6 feet away. Dry or poorly lubed they can come back straight into your forehead.