Koppi Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I just got one and we went to the range, while shooting the charging handle dislodged itself out of track leaving the bolt to free float--jamming. Has anyone had this issue? if so, what's the fix? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chota Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 multiple times or just once? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koppi Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 multiple times-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Used rifle or new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chota Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 The gas system is designed for a certain pressure ammo. Any ammo that is hotter can cause this to happen. It can also bend the op rod. Were you shooting ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 If used, about when was it made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koppi Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 used, date of manufacture is unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koppi Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 It is a loaded model, with SS barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Full sized rifle or 16" barrel? Have you taken it apart? If so do you know if you have a welded op rod (newer rifles) or a forged one piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koppi Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 22 inch barrel, happened with 150gr ball and with 125gr fmj.. I don't know about the op rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Probably a welded op rod. Hot ammo usually won't cause an op rod to jump out of its track. A bent rod will, or a cracked rod will. The newer rifles (from a out 2005 on) have a commercial op rod that is made in two pieces and then welded together. They can crack and break. They are not very good, and seldom are really square or fit well. Finding a "new" G.I. rod and getting it fit properly will fix it. If not send it back to Springfield. It will still be a two piece rod, but at least they will make sure it won't jump track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koppi Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Thanks for this important information. I just bought it from a dealer so I will take it back to see what they will do.. my guess it the person that owned it could not figure out what the issue was and traded or sold it off cheaply... Thanks again!! JOHN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Your dealer probably won't do much, but Springfield is pretty good about things. Down side is you have to ship them the rifle. If you decide to go the G.I. rod route check Fulton Armory for the op rod. Also the C.M.P. sometimes has M-14 parts. I wouldn't hesitate to get a G.I. rod and just drop it in and run it. B.T.W. you want to grease the heck out of the roller on the bolt and the slot it rides in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koppi Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 thanks again,,, I will grease the heck out of it!! Thanks, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1A4ME Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 The tab on the back end of the op rod (the part that fits into the receiver rail) can wear over time. There are guys/businesses that will repair that tab if that is the issue. They weld on it, machine it back down to the correct size and it's like new again. As others stated, call SA and tell them what is going on. The rifles have a life time guarantee but I don't know if that goes for 2nd/3rd owners or not. They'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koppi Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Thank you, Good information.. My first call will be Springfield on Monday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahl07 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Fulton Armory has a GI op rod, but at 314(!) dollars, I'd take my chances with a two piece model. If this were something like a Fulton Peerless, maybe. Best of luck, either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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