Springfield M1A

TDMSRed · 03-04-2007, 04:13 PM

I loved my XD so much I recently bought the M1A. I purchased the "loaded" model and love the new rifle. I was wondering if any of you have these as I am experiencing a small issue with it. I am finding that ejecting brass is striking the outside of the bolt leaving little nicks in the blueing. This is purely cosmetic as the rifle operates GREAT! Anyone heard of this? I, to state the obvious, clean the chamber and ejector after each use but wasnt sure if this was an adjustment issue. Lend me your knowledge!!

TDMSRed · 03-05-2007, 06:14 PM

well I answered my own question here. This is quite normal according to the springfield custom shop. Actually means the ejector is working quite well. Only suggestion was to use more expensive ammo........blah.

lefty o · 03-06-2007, 10:31 AM

perfectly normal on M1 , and M14/M1A's. brass should end up at about the 3 o'clock position, usually with the case necks dented from the op-rod.

azguy · 04-20-2007, 05:12 AM

I am curious were you using Wolf steel cased ammo?

Beer Forever · 04-20-2007, 09:00 AM

The Loaded model is my favorite. If I had the money, that is exactly what I would get. They shoot so sweet, smooth, and accurate. It is normal to get a few nicks from the ejected brass, nothing big. Put up a few pics, love to see it.

TDMSRed · 04-30-2007, 08:22 PM

You've motivated me to get out the digital camera. Pics to follow soon!

ArkansasHunter · 05-01-2007, 10:15 AM

TDMSRed what kind of critter is that, holding that golf club ??? A.H

03-04-2007, 04:13 PM	#1
TDMSRed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 9	Springfield M1A I loved my XD so much I recently bought the M1A. I purchased the "loaded" model and love the new rifle. I was wondering if any of you have these as I am experiencing a small issue with it. I am finding that ejecting brass is striking the outside of the bolt leaving little nicks in the blueing. This is purely cosmetic as the rifle operates GREAT! Anyone heard of this? I, to state the obvious, clean the chamber and ejector after each use but wasnt sure if this was an adjustment issue. Lend me your knowledge!! Last edited by TDMSRed; 03-04-2007 at 04:28 PM.

04-20-2007, 09:00 AM	#5
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,581	The Loaded model is my favorite. If I had the money, that is exactly what I would get. They shoot so sweet, smooth, and accurate. It is normal to get a few nicks from the ejected brass, nothing big. Put up a few pics, love to see it. __________________ Paramedic sks forever

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03-05-2007, 06:14 PM	#2
TDMSRed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 9	well I answered my own question here. This is quite normal according to the springfield custom shop. Actually means the ejector is working quite well. Only suggestion was to use more expensive ammo........blah.

03-06-2007, 10:31 AM	#3
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,245	perfectly normal on M1 , and M14/M1A's. brass should end up at about the 3 o'clock position, usually with the case necks dented from the op-rod.

04-20-2007, 05:12 AM	#4
azguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 130	I am curious were you using Wolf steel cased ammo?

04-30-2007, 08:22 PM	#6
TDMSRed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 9	You've motivated me to get out the digital camera. Pics to follow soon!

05-01-2007, 10:15 AM	#7
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,717	TDMSRed what kind of critter is that, holding that golf club ??? A.H