Bent op rod help

[browningautorifle]

I must admit that looks like a lot of wear on the bottom. I still ask, How does it shoot? It's obviously been shooting for years like that. Could be the barrel's just a touch out of index. That's not that unusual. Just means the frone sight isn't TDC. That would still require an experienced hand to remedy. So...how does it shoot?

[E.Hall 43 m1]

well i was nervous to try it since weve been talking but i want to shoot it tomorrow. I just hope the op rod doesnt jump track again. Cutting the spring loosened it up a bit and it cycles rounds and all much smoother, so im hopeful. (even if it wasnt the right thing to do) I just noticed the lowerband is missing its roll pin. the prevous owner replaced the hand stock himself... looks kinda crooked- Eric

[HILLBILLY-06]

and it cycles rounds and all much smoother, so im hopeful. (even if it wasnt the right thing to do)

your right in suggesting it wasn't the right thing to do. glad it worked out o.k. BUT remember slam fires are possible, and usaully come when you least expect it. So holding your mouth right, or praying it won't happen isn't sufficiant reason to try it. I am glad nothing happened. "Down Range is the place to load your weapon" everywhere else is always a risk to the loader, and or bystandars. Especially family memers in your own home. Sheetrock and 2X4's don't usually stop 30-06 fmj too well at all. I'm not trying to lecture you, and I appologise now, if it came off the wrong way, just giving you a helpful reminder, "that old army gun is potent to say the least" and it's never a good idea to cycle live ammo anywhere but "down range" at the range... Best of luck, and try to find some dummy rounds for future cycling practice, thier safe at all times.

[Ben Hartley]

well i was nervous to try it since weve been talking but i want to shoot it tomorrow. I just hope the op rod doesnt jump track again. Cutting the spring loosened it up a bit and it cycles rounds and all much smoother, so im hopeful. (even if it wasnt the right thing to do) I just noticed the lowerband is missing its roll pin. the prevous owner replaced the hand stock himself... looks kinda crooked- Eric

Eric...

The operating rod might be dragging on the lower band. A 1/8" diameter, 1/2" long roll pin from the local hardware store will fix the lower band in place.

Ben Hartley

[E.Hall 43 m1]

Well I shot a clip through it today and it worked without a problem. All rounds fired, shells ejected, and the clip shot out with a "pang"! I guess it needed a little less tension. I'm not a great shot (broke my glasses wed.) but was able to hit my target with the Iorn sights with little problem. I've never shot a garand before, what a fun gun! Thanks for your input, this site is pretty sweet.- Eric

[Bob Womack]

Congrats on a fun range day!