Two puzzling Garand issues..your comment???

[islandhopper]

You sure it isn't NW? Northwest Metal - Seattle, WA. No matter how it is marked, it would never be used again if it were mine. Never hammer something into a rifle. Everything should fit correctly. If it doesn't, then it's time for the "oddity bag" or gets deep sixed. More than likely that clip is just defective - either from manufacture or from some type of abuse/alteration. Just don't use it anymore.

As far as .308, I don't know anything about them but I imagine that unless you have one of those shorter Italian rifles, the spring should be the same length as the 30 06 Garand. I'd contact the supplier and get their input. A new spring shouldn't set, no matter how much or little.

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[Liftrat]

I second islandhopper's answer. I've got SS op rod springs (also from "an East coast concern") in all my shooting M1s, including a .308; never a lick of trouble with them, and they definitely haven't set 2 1/2 ". Getting ahold of the seller would be the best first step. There also might be issues with your rifle or ammo.