How to Field Strip an M1A / M14 Type Rifle

Easy, step-by-step guide to field strip the M14/M1A type rifle. I disassemble mine for lubrication and cleaning everytime I shoot it.
I am not a qualified gunsmith or expert, I am simply sharing some knowledge.
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[@elviso68]

Thanks for your video of disassembling M1a/ M14 I bought mine M1A two months ago and video helps me a lot for cleaning after shooting today. It is really simple and reliable rifle 👍

[@cornfromajar3222]

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[@STVG71]

Thank you so much for the time to make this video! I bought my Springfield M1 yesterday and I'm super excited for it's arrival next week. Super informative video! Cheers!

[@cornfromajar3222]

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[@garyreid2178]

I am interested in purchasing the Springfield Armory Scout Squad rifle when I get the money. I always make a point to field strip any semiautomatic firearm I purchase because it is important to learn how to clean and maintain the firearm. I do before firing the weapon. Great detailed video.

[@cornfromajar3222]

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[@Stydown]

Excellent video. I like your straightforward explanation, and also appreciate you stopping the video, to add still shots of what you're doing. Well done!

[@cornfromajar3222]

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[@Calventius]

Clear instructions. Best briefing I have seen so far.

[@cornfromajar3222]

Thank you!

[@malabuu_1557]

Very helpful. My bolt separated from the op rod at the range today and this helped me learn more about my rifle. Thanks

[@cornfromajar3222]

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[@ricardocamacho6829]

Dude I love your video haha don't change

[@cornfromajar3222]

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[@davidschaadt3460]

I have a Rock-Ola also. Very nice gun. I've only fired about twenty rounds out of it but it's really accurate.

[@cornfromajar3222]

I’m impressed with mine, I’d never heard of them before I saw this one. And it cost me four guns in a trade to get it (ouch!) thanks for coming by!

[@MegaRiffraff]

I could have bought one of these for $600.00 at a sale 20 years or so ago when our local vfw sold off some of their things , it had the fake selector switch , but they cut a notch in the receiver for the the selector rod stub , it looked like they cut it with a Dremel tool and a chisel , But now I wish now i had bought it anyway.

[@cornfromajar3222]

Shew that sounded like an opportunity you regret and I know I’d feel the same way. Looking back over the years I’ve passed on a couple bargains that I thought would be a bad idea but had other thoughts later. Thanks for sharing and thanks for coming by!

[@marvinhenderson6379]

very good video ,I am going to replace my hand guard with one that has a picatinny forward mount rail your video, will help me out. Thanks again !!

[@cornfromajar3222]

Best of luck! Thank you!!

[@stoveboltsix]

Excellent, informative video. I have a Socom 16, I've followed your instructions, and I've found the "sweet spot", however I cannot get the op rod to release. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance...Clint

[@cornfromajar3222]

I wish I could help, it’s tough without seeing the gun firsthand. The first few times I broke mine down it took quite a bit of wiggling and working around before I finally got it loose. Good luck and I hope you get this worked out. Thanks for coming by!

[@renevaleriano2778]

Thank you.

[@cornfromajar3222]

You’re welcome thanks for coming by!

[@kalikiter1]

My trigger assembly WILL NOT GO BACK IN. I’m so frustrated. I’ve tried everything

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

james river armory , thats a hard one to find. the finish is alot shiner than the Bula

[@cornfromajar3222]

I hadn’t really heard of it, I was on the market for an M1A and found a guy willing to trade so it’s the one I ended up with. No complaints though! Thanks for coming by!

[@JOHANNYGONZALEZ-iy6fl]

Exelente

[@cornfromajar3222]

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[@al_wick4282]

A+

[@cornfromajar3222]

Thank you! And thanks for coming by!

[@ursaferrarius]

First!! good video

[@cornfromajar3222]

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[@tombutler570]

@@cornfromajar3222 try it as a timed event blindfolded, USMC 1966 lol

[@SpetznazSamson]

And at what time you took screws off on both sides of a stock that's holding action assembly?

[@cornfromajar3222]

If you field strip according to the army manual, you shouldn’t have to take off any screws. Thanks for coming by!

[@ronenton4037]

Those are stock liner screws which hold your stock liner in. You dont normally want/need to take them out.

[@johnzajac9849]

I have a Springfield M1A. I tried and tried, but the pulling-back idea won't work! The trigger guard will not budge to the rear as you're showing it.

[@cornfromajar3222]

It is under a little tension, almost like a spring. Maybe oil it at the point where the trigger guard connects to the rifle on both sides and let it sit for a while. If it still won’t release you might want to have a gunsmith look at it. Thanks for coming by!

[@johnzajac9849]

@@cornfromajar3222 I learned that placing a screwdriver or another length of metal in to the small hole in the rear of the trigger guard - and pulling up - will release the guard. It works very well.

[@ronenton4037]

Use a screwdriver sideways for extra leverage. Earlier Garands had a hole there for that purpose

[@davidschaadt3460]

The hammer has to be cocked with the safety on also ,and it could be tight.

[@bernardomartinez6833]

You didn't take the gas chamber piston out!!!???

[@cornfromajar3222]

No sir I didn’t. Maybe I should do a follow up and include that! Thanks for coming by!

[@pseudopretentions1722]

Seems like a pain in the ass to dissasmble, compared to its competitors

[@cornfromajar3222]

It does take some getting used to. Thanks coming by!

[@michaelkradenych6408]

Lol....yea let's make sure the weapon is QUEER.....CLEAR......

[@cornfromajar3222]

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