Removing the Op-Rod Guide Block on M1A

[DocJekyll]

Alright, so time has come for me to remove the synthetic stock that came with my M1A Scout so that I can install my EBR and new Op-Rod Guide Block.

Im a little confused on how its removed though. It looks like the Barrel has a raised edge forward of it and I cant see how it would be removed.

I wanted to find out before I go much further so ignore that its still got most of the rifles metal parts still together as is stock.

Can anyone help fill me in on the process of getting all these parts removed?? (E.G. Op rod Guide block, Gas system, flash supressor)

 

[Mr blasty]

Re: Removing the Op-Rod Guide Block on M1A

Most people just dremel them off. There not expensive to replace if you decide to swap stocks later on. That said if you don't want to cut it of then tap out the roll pin and tap it off the barrel. It does NOT have a raised portion in front of it.

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[DocJekyll]

Re: Removing the Op-Rod Guide Block on M1A

Thanks I appreciate it.

 

[Hateca]

Re: Removing the Op-Rod Guide Block on M1A

I will also say some are a whole lot easier to remove then some others. Most of the time this isn't a slip fit but a press fit so when putting it back on be sure you are straight or the cross pin hole won't line up.

 

[Mr blasty]

Re: Removing the Op-Rod Guide Block on M1A

Many people will just epoxy them on and not even use the pin.

 

[superjc]

Re: Removing the Op-Rod Guide Block on M1A

Off topic are you going to sell the forward scout mount or keep it?

 

[aquinas]

Re: Removing the Op-Rod Guide Block on M1A

Most times they are loctited on. You'll need heat to get it off. Heat also helps expand the guide, making it easier to remove.

The ones I've had experience with (SA) are tough to get off.

The dremel idea is not a bad one.

You want the fit super tight for a reason: accuracy. A loose op-rod guide will open up the groups. I have a knurler for this reason. If the fit is not tight, I knurl the barrel boss for a tight fit and use loctite.

Also, when you mount the new one, make sure the gas piston contacts the op-rod more or less dead center. You can carefully tap the guide close to the barrel to make it move. Tap it too far out and you'll distort the guide and the op-rod will bind.

 

[MK14 SEI]

Re: Removing the Op-Rod Guide Block on M1A

I have used a block of wood and a rubber mallet with excellent results.

Also, I don't pin the SAGE guide block.