Question about m305 op rod

[A2409611]

When I charge my m305, and pull the op rod all the way to the rear, is it normal to be able to pull the op rod completely off the bolt's roller, when I reach the dismount notch?

 

[yomomma]

It happens if you dont pull the op rod back properly.

Also check to see if your oprod guide might be loose

 

[A2409611]

I'm brand new to m1a pattern guns. Is that just the piece of metal that is attached to the recoil spring? Also would the proper way to charge the rifle, just be with the vector of force being as close to straight backwards as possible?

 

[yomomma]

https://www.firearmsnews.com/editorial/m1a-accuracy-issues-the-op-rod-guide/78342

 

[yomomma]

Read as much as you can

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...41-M14-Tuning-Tweaks-Tips-and-Inexpensive-FUN

 

[yomomma]

Drop me your addy and ill send you a bolt roller greaser cup

 

[Claven2]

FWIW, the dismount notch is supposed to let you remove the OP rod, allowing it to disengage with the roller. During firing it should not do that, only when manually cycling it slowly and twisting it at the same time.

 

[A2409611]

I took the rifle apart again, and looked at the op rod guide. The op rod guide seems to be slightly canted towards the side of the rifle with the charging handle, but is not loose at all. Is this fixable with the same method, or should the rifle still function normally?

 

[yomomma]

If it does not come out while you are shooting, you are pulling it vack at an angle.

But yes, same method can be used assuming that the hole for the pin is not off

 

[Jonesyatpl]

Disregard. Answered.