this is a little op rod test from "The M1icon Garand Complete Assembly Guide" by Walt Kuleck and Clint Mckee. it refers to a little test of the op rod and its position at rest, in battery, with an empty chamber. (on a completed rifle of course)

also, it does not specify, but i believe this test is meant to be conducted with the rifle right side up, and level (as it would be if it were being pointed down range.

and i quote:

"be sure the op rod has remained centered. check for op rod binding in the stock forend and both handguards."

"push straight down on the op rod handle and "snap" release the handle. the handle should spring back up to its original position. this is known as a "live rod", indicating that the op rod is not binding on the rear handguard or stock."


now,,,,,,,,does this mean that when at rest, in battery, the op rod should ideally rest on the upper bearing surface of the op rod track?


ps. i ask because mine rests quite firmly in the "upward" manner, and when holding the rifle level and flat, i can push down on the handle and it does in fact move down a bit (maybe .050" or less.) then springs back up when released.
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