M - 14 Operating rod removal
Dad just got a new springfeild M 14 like he had in the Marines. The operating rod will not come out when breaking down to clean. (He had to do this blindfolded to Grad.) So he called Springfeild and told him to pop it out using a Screwdriver wrapped in a rag! What!, A weapon of $ 1,600 and use a screwdriver on it! No way. They did say they have had problems with this before. He sent it back after a raised voice conversation and Springfeild said they could machine the part down for easyer removal. Any comments anyone? Thanx.