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October 14, 2015
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I purchased a used 715, seems to be in good shape, shoots well, but won't eject 357 cases. When I push the ejector, the cases aren't clearing the end of the cylinder. I'm not sure if this is normal and perhaps polishing the cylinder will help or if the ejector rod has been replaced and is too short. There is room at the end of the channel that the rod rests in. It will eject 38 cases perfectly. I would appreciate any ideas you might have, this is my first revolver so I'm not sure what to be looking for. Thanks.
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February 22, 2009
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It is functioning normally; just tip the barrel up and the cases should fall out. Additionally, when shooting short cases (.38 spc) be sure to clean the chambers well or you will experience hard extraction of .357 cases. Here's a video of a reload technique.
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February 16, 2016
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rwsem said
Here's a video of a reload technique.
Very interesting video .. thanks for sharing.
October 14, 2015
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Thanks for the reply, I still get cases that hang in the cylinder, there is still about 1/4" of case in the cylinder when the ejector is fully depressed, I don't have any other DW revolvers to compare to so not sure if this is normal. Thanks again
February 25, 2016
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Ron's right just tilt back and let gravity do the rest. I always tilt mine up so I can catch the brass with my right hand to save for reloading. I don't have a reloader yet... When I get one it's on.
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February 1, 2016
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rwsem said
It is functioning normally; just tip the barrel up and the cases should fall out. Additionally, when shooting short cases (.38 spc) be sure to clean the chambers well or you will experience hard extraction of .357 cases. Here's a video of a reload technique.
I always shoot 357's first and 38's last for that reason.Short cases leave a ring in cyl. behind where 357 expands.I had
to hit rod w/palm once after 38's to 357's. Wire brush it good, should cure it. 
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Dans Club
December 5, 2008
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Yep, my 715 is the same. Gotta turn barrel up.
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March 25, 2013
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Be careful when pounding on the ejector rod on a 15-2 or you will knock the cylinder stop out of the sideplate. 715's and later 15-2 's, those frome the Palmer Era and just prior, have a different design and don't have that problem. I find an uncharted pencil works well. Until you can scour out the cylinders.
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