I kind of agree with bamboozler, Jeff, and welcome to the forum. Joe is right that extractors are "O.K.", for most situations I would add. But, for one that I can positively speak of, I prefer better than O.K.. That is fast action on a dove stand. You mentioned that doves are on your agenda, mine too. I shoot doves a lot. I have already taken 6 limits of 15 each here this year in the early season. More times than not the doves pour in to feed/water at a furious rate lending to fast gunning. I can assure you that you are better off with ejectors in this situation. I shot doves one entire season with my Sterlingworth extractor, and gave up many good shots during fast flights while digging the hulls out of it. No more. Extractors are "O.K." for other bird chasing I do, quail, ducks, woodcock, etc. where you are often moving and may fail to pick up your empties if ejectors kick them in the tall grass. But doves are not like that, and there is no problem policing your brass after you fill your limit.
After 50 years banging at doves, give me ejectors every time. And don't believe that ejectors always break. I have been shooting them for many years now and have never, that's right never had one to break. This includes old side by sides as well as a Beretta O/U and competition clays guns.
Good luck with the project.
