testtest

M1A - failure to feed

A

Andy_95

Alpha
All,

I've recently been having an issue with my loaded NM M1A where it fails to feed the next round into the chamber or partially feeds it and damages the round. I've tried several different types of ammunition with this rifle. It seems to group best with Winchester white box M80 7.62x51 and I believe it was 149 grain. I realize the Winchester ammunition may not be the best but I did try several different brands with the same outcome. I cleaned the gas system using the gas system cleaning tools I purchased from Fulton Armory. I did not see anything wrong with the gas system at that time. I'm kind of stumped as to what could be wrong with it. I am new to the M1A as I have had it for several years but never really shot it at length until now. Also it is a loaded NM with walnut stock for reference. I also tried using different magazines with the rifle, which I purchased from Springfield Armory but to the same effect. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, please forgive my ignorance I am new to the M1A.
 
You came to the right place, plenty others here will be asking you for more information shortly...pictures, type of FTF...is the nose of the round-to-be-chambered getting stuck in the same place with each feed, if so where/how? Pictures of the jammed round might help (while still stuck in between the bolt and chamber).

Unlike some on any website, I believe the only dumb questions are those that go unasked.
 
Not an expert on the M1a platform but is it not the Springfield National Match chambered for .308? If so isn't. 308 higher pressured than 7.62 and slightly different dimensions? If so might not 7.62 be problematic in some rifles chambered for .308?
 
Last edited:
Sld1959 said:
Not an expert on the M1a platform but is it not the Springfield National Match chambered for .308? If so isn't. 308 higher pressured than 7.62 and slightly different dimensions? If so might not 7.62 be problematic in some rifles chambered for .308?
Click to expand...
Manual says both are fine. Others here have told me to avoid .308 and stick with 7.62 to prevent long-term stress on the op-rod. I stick with FMJ non soft-points (M-80) without issue. Good observation though...
 
Andy_95 said:
All,

I've recently been having an issue with my loaded NM M1A where it fails to feed the next round into the chamber or partially feeds it and damages the round. I've tried several different types of ammunition with this rifle. It seems to group best with Winchester white box M80 7.62x51 and I believe it was 149 grain. I realize the Winchester ammunition may not be the best but I did try several different brands with the same outcome. I cleaned the gas system using the gas system cleaning tools I purchased from Fulton Armory. I did not see anything wrong with the gas system at that time. I'm kind of stumped as to what could be wrong with it. I am new to the M1A as I have had it for several years but never really shot it at length until now. Also it is a loaded NM with walnut stock for reference. I also tried using different magazines with the rifle, which I purchased from Springfield Armory but to the same effect. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, please forgive my ignorance I am new to the M1A.
Click to expand...
Head space?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top