Why Extractors Only?

[Tex .416]

Looking at some double rifles and a modern, recent build Krieghoff in .470 caught my eye, but it is extractors only.

Why would someone order extractors only? What is the perceived advantage in the field hunting dangerous game?

 

[rookhawk]

Looking at some double rifles and a modern, recent build Krieghoff in .470 caught my eye, but it is extractors only.

Why would someone order extractors only? What is the perceived advantage in the field hunting dangerous game?

Two main benefits: For a heavy target shooter, you aren't denting very expensive brass after every pair of shots. For ambush shooting dangerous game such as tuskless amongst the herd, you can remain dead silent and potential avoid giving away your location while reloading.

Major detriment: Significant value difference versus ejectors.

 

[Schüler Jumbo]

Plus extractor only doubles eliminates the mechanical repair costs for ejectors.

 

[Tanks]

Plus extractor only doubles eliminates the mechanical repair costs for ejectors.

After hundreds of rounds from ejector doubles never had an issue with them.

 

[Safari Dave]

Neither have I...

 

[mark-hunter]

I cannot say much about double rifles.
But my shotgun has ejectors. I never use their function in the field. I cover shells by hand, so to get them in the hand when opening the gun, and put them in the pocket.
I would prefer extractors

 

[PCC600]

After hundreds of rounds from ejector doubles never had an issue with them.

I have on a modern double rifle . Can’t be bothered fixing it . Just extract now . Have also had ejector problems with Beretta and Browning shot guns . The more I use my doubles the less I appreciate ejectors .

 

[Daryl S]

Each to his/her own.