M14/M1A Complete Disassembly and Reassembly

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Tony.

[@davidcaylor4286]

I'm a newbie to the M1A rifle. This was a very detailed and easy to understand tutorial. Thanks!

[@stanleyjohnson9242]

It's nice to see a video that's this professional on KZbin, usually you gotta watch four different guys doing this in their basement with a hammer and a block of wood just to learn how not to do what your doing.

[@MarkBrown5150]

I was thinking the same thing throughout the video. Job well done as only a Marine can do unless it is an Army guy doing it (Go Army.) So many firearms videos are of such poor and inaccurate quality they are a waste of time. Well done Tonyben.

[@philipanninos4864]

I carried the M14 in Viet Nam when I was in the Marines until they took them away from us to issue us those damn M16 which we liked because they were so much lighter, but hated because of all the Jams we had. I had to tear my rifle down hundreds of times in Nam. Whenever we got into a firefight or got it dirty laying in the dirt. Never had a problem with the M14 Great rifle. I own the M1A now. Still a great rifle. Thanks for sharing.

[@TreeTop1947]

philip Anninos Exactly, phillip! Semper Fi, Tree Top

[@Terribleguitarist89]

+philip Anninos My father and uncle (Pararescueman and marine infantry respectively) hold the same opinion of the the M14/M1A vs. M16/AR15. We all own both platforms but primarily use our M1A's in competitions (my dad actually prefers his Garand). Personally, I love my M1A but while I served and as a contractor I've carried an M4 (save for when I would be assigned an M249) and haven't had any issues. That said, I tend to be extremely meticulous with my upkeep and cleaning so I'm sure that's helped me in my case.

[@MarkBrown5150]

Same thing with me, no warning just "Here take this new weapon with you" Eventually I got used to it but still missed my M14 - wish I still had it! My M1 Garand is very similar to the M14.

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

philip Anninos welcome home....thank you...

[@jonalarcon8564]

philip Anninos your right a bunch of my older construction buddy's were there with you they said the same thing about the M16 they loved the M14, I have one its beautiful but I live here in the communist republic of California so I had to remove the flash hider because it made it an assault rifle. So now I have to install a muzzle break so it doesn't look like shit. Thank you for you service in south east Asia god bless you and all the US troops world wide then and now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rodneysandt6226]

When I was at Parris Island, 50 years ago, we were only allowed to field strip our m14's. What you did was the armorer's job. Back then, we had to field strip our weapon blindfolded. You'd be surprised what can be done that way. I found your video very informative, Thanks for doing it.

[@geodes4762]

Same here and we did not need any of those tools to do it!

[@dunbar555]

I wanted to strip my M14 completely just to check everything. after this video. not anymore. Thanks for the effort !

[@fartsfudcjk5475]

I've watched this video a million times over several years. It's a life saver. Thanks!

[@bobbyhouston5058]

Excellent video! The only issues I had were self-inflicted - I was jumping around instead of just listening and following your directions haha! Once I pulled my head out, all went smoothly - thanks, brother!

[@tmaretzki]

Awesome stuff Tony and Happy Birthday Marines! Thanks for doing this Tony, I love your vids almost as much as my M1A ;)

[@stevenbryan7141]

I mean this as a total compliment on your teaching, you are the "Bob Ross" of gun videos. Make things look so simple and easy. Coodos on the video, Semper!

[@DesertPlinker]

Thanks for the great video. I'm picking up my M1A in 4 days, and I want to make sure I know how to maintain it.

[@Jimbo1920]

Great work. Your M1A videos are the best. Thanks for the spent .30-06 case/extractor removal tip. I'd have never thought of that. I bought one of those M1/M1A bolt disassembly tools from Brownell's years ago and use it on my M1A and several M1's. It makes the job a piece of cake. Bought a similar tool for my FAL's, but the FAL tool is flimsy compared to the M1/M1A tool. Of course, nothing is easier than AR-15 bolt disassembly. All you need is a punch or the firing pin. Taught my daughter how to do it when she was 7.

[@Christopher29m]

Thanks for the operating rod tip and to the person u found the technique from. Helped me out big time.

[@rob21480]

Thank you for demonstrating the removal of a tough operating rod.

[@brkngreenie20]

Thanks for the very clear and concise instruction. I was having trouble getting my Socom 16 trigger assembly back in properly. Your video cleared it right up....Now I can do it with confidence.

[@jonasmackenzie7842]

Awesome video! I just bought a James river armory m14 and everything on it is a tight fit. The trigger assembly is as tight as it can get and it’s hard to get out. And also the op rod. Thanks for the video!

[@grantsheller255]

Awesome, thank you! This video and your video regarding the installations of a Sage Industries EBR chassis were life savers.

[@mchume65]

This was exactly what I needed because I couldn't get the rod out. I did it exactly the way you did it. Thanks!

[@larrymarfasios7316]

Great job explaining how to disassemble / re-assemble bolt. I actually find it easier doing it your way while its still in the rifle. I keep a .30-06 casing in the butt with the cleaning kit for just this reason. Semper Fi!

[@zeker1]

Thanks Tony .. by far the best and most comprehensive presentation.

[@lon242]

34:00 Thank you for this bolt reassembly, you rock Tony

[@gordell88]

Great Presentation! You covered all bases.

[@ajussiwannabe]

14:55 Was worth sitting through and watching the entire video! Thank you! I was able to remove the operating rod using your trick.

[@jaimehectorcaballeroramire4150]

Thank you for taking the time to explain this step by step I do appreciate you doing this just got this rifle from my Grandpa after he passed away

[@CG-wk6oe]

Great video! A lot to take in for a newbie, but VERY EASY to follow instructions. Thank you for the great video!!!!!!! Please make more! From a retired Army guy.

[@christopherdaniels4511]

Thanks, definitely best video on M1A maintenance I have seen so far, very through. Felt like I had a Gunners Mate walking me through it.

[@MikeM0331]

Nice work Tony.

[@Obliquity58]

I picked up a new M1A Scout Squad recently, joined the M14 Forum (m14forum.com) and learned about your videos. After watching a few times and acquiring the right tools, I started disassembly and will do a complete tear-down, inspection and reassembly using your lube video as a guide. Thank you very much for these videos!

[@donaldduck4867]

Thanks for the video. Your step by step instructions are the most detailed and easy to follow on KZbin!😎

[@308damage]

Very informative video and well done. Brilliant tip/trick with the bolt assembly. I use to dread taking it apart.

[@russeljavier]

Awesome video! You saved me from purchasing the bolt assembly-disassembly tool. It worked like a charm both disassembling and assembling the bolt.

[@jeffhunter5945]

Thanks. I lost the ejector a few days ago while shooting and this helped. Especially the trick with the charging handle. Mines a bit tight.

[@madd-mattmitchell917]

Hands down the best disassembly & reassembly vid I have ever seen on the M1A! ABSOFREAKINGLUTELY the BEST!! That business with the .30-06 case to pull the bolt apart is inspired genius. Also, using the screwdriver as a lever to get the op-rod loose from its channel ! Wow ! Man O Man; Thank You for these tips. The .30-06 case will be a standard part of my tool kit from now on. Thanks Again Tony. I really appreciate it. Regards, Matt

[@juanitapate1044]

Thanks Tony, Great instructions on the M1A ,Cruzerlou

[@gumby0602]

Tonyben3, thanks so much for the tip on getting the charging handle out of the receiver. I’ve been pulling on this thing for 20 minutes and watched three KZbin videos that were no help before finding your video. Semper Fi.

[@garypudup2109]

I purchased a new Springfield M1A with an especially stubborn operating rod. Thank you for the advice on getting it out.

[@annamccomb9176]

Great video, esp. on removing a tight op rod. Very well done.

[@ronaldkonkoma4356]

14:45 saved the day Thank you

[@blkrfldiv4320]

Great vid, also have your PDFs printed out for my M1A. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these vids and the print tutorials.

[@wayneparker9331]

This is an outstanding video and the best I've seen on how to disassemble one's M1A/M14 rifle. While I've yet to do more than field strip to clean my M1A, it is good to know this resource is there to show me how to properly and safely undertake a full disassembly.

[@anthonyzarlenga5282]

Thanks Tony. I could not get the operating rod on my M1 a removed . But the trick you used on this video worked on my rifle . I was at my end trying to remove it. I lived with a M14 for tow years 50 years ago. it never let me down. but this one let me down . but all good now. thanks a lot . TZ. Over.

[@christophermichaelson9050]

This is such an excellent video, and it has saved me several times during assembly/disassembly.

[@chriswall7446]

Thanks for the great video Tony.

[@tomfogarty9664]

Great video! I just replaced the extractor, thanks to you. A very easy task with a step by step video. I would have been sending it back to Springfield otherwise. Saved me a big hassle. Now back to the range tomorrow.

[@tonyben3]

Excellent! Tony.

[@UniversalAddicts]

This is one of my top 3 favorite vids. :)

[@tonyben3]

My top Sub!😀

[@TMcD3]

A bit late to the party...Thanks for a clear and concise teardown and reassembly video. Extremely helpful!

[@wmsollenberger8706]

I believe the screwdriver you specified for the rear sight disassembly is a "ground" filister screwdriver tip. (the blade is a constant thickness throughout it's length instead of angling to a point) Outstanding instruction, my dad would be pleased! (former Marine/Eniwetok atoll, 1944)

[@quarry679]

I've watched this video at least 6 times over the last couple days , just got a M1A . All the pistols and rifle's I have I get into stripping them and reassembling them. Thanks for sharing it , the 3006 shell really helped. Hat of to You Tony Ben .

[@skylerslack5677]

great tutorial. gonna switch to that nurtured flash suppressor for a GI one with a bayo lug

[@josephrivera7379]

Outstanding video demonstration. Very informative and refreshed my memory. Semper Fi!

[@danw7156]

Very good info. I’ve taken dozens apart to clean them…but had a customer bring one in that had an Op Rod that would not come up and out.

[@mechastomper2023]

Tony Thanks for making this video. very good detail. you will help countless people with this. thanks

[@bearbait2221]

THANKS FOR ALL THE M1A VIDS VERY HELPFUL. IT IS NICE TO HAVE SOME ONE SMART NOT LIKE THE CAVE MAN SHADETREE OUTDOORSMAN . HIS TOOLS FOR M1A IS HAMMERS

[@danielmcbride1619]

Dude that op rod trick was perfect

[@ThierrySC75]

Thanks soo much, better M14 disassembly & reassembly video!! It helped me a lot to go back up the ejector without tool !!

[@ezrider831]

Great video. no excessive chatter. thank you

[@Busyascanbe]

Semper Fi .....used this girl in boot camp and my first year in Vietnam!

[@2af446]

I know this is an old video, but I just wanted to add my thanks. I could not get the trigger group out of my M1a loaded. This video pointed me to the mag catch pin (at 5:45). Sure enough, it had drifted out far enough to keep the trigger guard from rotating forward and releasing.This is a new rifle, not a well worn action, as suggested. A quick press on the side of the pin with a flat screwdriver, and my rifle is now apart. Thank you for saving me a trip to the gunsmith. AR

[@robertjensen1048]

Thank you!!!!! Awesome and very helpful video, great job!!!

[@artbris16]

Very well done video!! Great job!!

[@xringkidd]

What a great video. Thank you

[@gypsymanjeff2184]

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST IVE SEEN SO FAR ..TOP NOTCH MR..VERY WELL EXPLAINED .NICE TO WATCH SOMEONE WHO TELLS THE DETAILS N LITTLE THINGS ..NEW SUB.FROM NOW ON ..THANK YOU 4UR SEVICE ALSO ..

[@911crazydoc]

Simply the Best!

[@kevinabc3]

When I was a soldier 24 years ago in Taiwan, M14 is my favorite rifle. That is a good weapon with perfect reliable.

[@sitbone3]

+Kevin Wang ...wasn't it taken out of service long before that ?

[@kevinabc3]

+mysterioso 100 T65 rifle replaced M14 in the Taiwan army service after 1990th. Now Taiwan army new service rifle is T91 rifle. It is very similar to M4A1 rifle.

[@kevinlin7674]

+Kevin Wang my dad used a T57 which is basically a M14, then about 1985 the T65 came in service which is basically a M16. Now my service rifle is a T91 which runs on an AR platform and is piston operated!

[@kevinabc3]

Good luck to your army life~!

[@kevinlin7674]

Kevin Wang Thank you sir!

[@moteburke1850]

Very helpful, well done. thank you!

[@cavscout888]

Great stuff, and great to get tip on bolt. Looks a lot easier than separated method. My flash hider- sight is stuck, so will need to make sure SpAr didn't just thread barrel ends. Also, I see no cut grooves.

[@MrFishd05]

Thank you for this Video, It answered a lot of questions...

[@spirit390wesley6]

Awesome excellent video. Thank You

[@danielclermont4631]

Thankyou Tony,nice work.

[@cuchulain1647]

Nice job man!!! Thank you.

[@lisar3006]

Very well done video.

[@seanolszewski325]

Thank you so much I could not get my operating rod off

[@lietome2033]

I use Plasti-Lube Grease for the bolt, op rod, sight threads and keep a reserve under the rear sight spring plate and inside the trigger housing. I like to use Copper Ease on the gas plug threads. Video is very well done. Sound is good as well as we can see everything you are doing. Great job!

[@hsmith3844]

Excellent, very informative for an old NOOB, thanks

[@mikewalton1505]

I have been looking diligent for another M-14 as the one I used in boot camp. I do not know the MOS of my drill instructor was, but he showed us how to completely strip down our M-14, including the bolt and trigger assembly. We also took our weapons into the showers with us twice. Once when it was issued by the armorer, and after being on the riffle range before the final dress parade inspection. I have talk with army friends and why they did not receive as much detailed instruction on there own issued weapons.

[@williampayton9515]

Beats me. We tore our M16s down completely. Not just a field strip. I guess it depends on which post you attend for Basic.

[@kennygerathy]

Awesome n 1st Class Job Brother! Thanks 👍 Semper Fidelis

[@atamisk21]

3:38 I always call my channel locks crescent wrenches too. And I can't explain why. At least I'm not the only one

[@douglasbattjes3991]

Good job tony

[@24Mossberg]

This appears to be an 'armor's" full strip v. a 'field strip' . Excellent video and instruction! Probably should have clarified that this detail of stripping isn't necessary after every shoot.

[@jeffdunn7474]

Great detailed video

[@62sugarbear]

Coulda used this info at Quantico. Happy Birthday, Tony.

[@tonyben3]

Thanks! If you're a Marine; Happy Birthday! Tony.

[@stevenzeiger8823]

Thanks for the video. I was seriously considering a Springfield scout, but not any more. Thanks again.

[@nigelduncan-adam5988]

Excellent instructional video thank you.

[@jayrempel9339]

very thorough dude... keep it up

[@icewolf371]

Great video.

[@ybrik5937]

Thanks for this detailed disassembly reassembly vid. I was considering if I'll get one but I'll just stick with my M16 as its much easier to clean and maintain.

[@tonyben3]

Glad it helped you. It's actually much easier and faster to clean an M14 than an M16. All the carbon builds up in the gas cylinder which only requires cleaning every 500 to 1000 rounds and you don't even need to break the rifle down for that. You should only detail strip your rifle once a year or so.

[@rgi8426]

This is beautiful.

[@m14mac]

Enjoyed the video very informative. Yesterday I broke off the end of my allen key in the castle nut set screw. I am thinking of carefully JB welding the broke end of the key onto the set screw and trying to unscrew it, then replacing the set screw. You think that is a good idea? Yes I have learned to never tighten an allen head screw with the ball end of an allen key!!!!

[@Dan-yp7kc]

Great video 👍🏼

[@juantovar4861]

Thank you for the video.

[@stellarpod]

Yeah, I'm late to the party. Excellent video, great reference. BTW - It's called a "hollow ground" screwdriver tip. As always, thanks much for sharing. Steve

[@metalfanby-tor]

Great job I’m going to use it

[@mikekeating3491]

The last time I had the pleasure of cleaning one was July 1968 at Paris Isalnd. We could only break it down so far. I f my memory serves me correctly it was the bolt assembly, trigger mechanism and the barrel. I wil be checking in more often. 1968 was a long time ago.

[@davidschaadt3460]

Real good video ,Thank you.

[@jbatesbtt]

I appreciate your videos and the depth you go into, man. With your vids, I'll be able to really learn the ins and outs of mine. Just got my scout squad and the previous owner took all of the grease off all of the contact surfaces....... I had to manipulate the op rod charging handle with a few taps of a hammer, but finally got it field stripped and greased her up real nice. Will probably be getting the sadlak piston, NM spring guide and NM op rod. I plan on shimming the barrel soon too. What do you have to say about unitizing the gas system? Thanks again.

[@MARTIALCOMBATIVES]

YOU SEEM TO BE THE GOD OF THIS RIFLE PLATFORM, I HAVE QUESTIONS, HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU THANK YOU

[@TheFatman1918]

thank you for and excellent instructional video.

[@ferlottes]

Brillant !!! Merci !!!

[@SanSabath]

Great video. Thanks!

[@daveherrington9112]

Great video. I'm working on my first ever M1, and this helped a ton. My only issue is this was bought as a kit and came completely unassembled, and the barrel doesn't clock with the receiver correctly. It's like an 1/8th off. I've shimmed AR's on occasion, but these don't look like you can shim them, plus, the clocking is off far enough that it would take a shim like a 1/4" thick. What's the fix for this, or do I need to really bear down on turning the barrel? I know with the ARs, you shouldn't have to apply much torque to get them to line up.

[@mattmichael3973]

Mr. Ben I have been very reluctant to take my action out of the stock since it shoots unbelievably well. However, I purchased the rifle used and have been worried about the condition and cleanliness of the weapon under the stock, since I don't know the history of firing conditions. After watching your video on the proper lubrication, I decided to replace the grease and clean. All I have done at this point is take the action out of the stock. I then noticed the op rod guide is at an angle and my op rod is very misaligned with the gas cylinder. The rifle is a stock( as far as I know) SA supermatch with stainless Douglas heavy bbl and McMillan stock. When I took the super tight-fitted action out of the stock, I also noticed the rear lug and glass areas had a coat of oil on them. That was very surprising considering the extra tight groups. The gas cylinder is not unitized or shimmed either. With the op rod guide crooked, I am dumbfounded by the weapons performance. The op rod even has a slight bind to it at the rear, but I can't see it rubbing anywhere, except maybe the track but that would have some wear marks anyway. My question to you is, what do I do now? Do I continue to strip the weapon fully and try and tap the op rod guide into alignment or what? There is NO roll pin in the guide. Thanks for your amazing videos. And thank you for your attention to this matter. Semper Fi, Matt in Georgia