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9/20/2010 10:01:18 PM EDT
I just read that all M1A's have had forged bolts since the 80's, can anyone verify that?
Also, what profile barrel does my Loaded M1A have?  It's not the stainless steel version.
Are there any high priority parts on my rifle that I should upgrade to forged parts besides the receiver?

Thanks.
9/22/2010 6:43:42 AM EDT
[#1]


Uh...the reciever you got is probably fine.  Most people switch out their extractors to USGI, but I wouldn't worry too much about it otherwise.

9/22/2010 7:23:19 AM EDT
[#2]
The Loaded has a medium contour barrel. Other than having a couple spare extractors on hand, and the basic list of spare parts (firing pin, springs, etc...), there's not much to worry about.
9/22/2010 9:00:37 AM EDT
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Quoted:
I just read that all M1A's have had forged bolts since the 80's, can anyone verify that?


Not true.  Look at the bottom line of the marking on the top of the bolt.  If it's an A prefix number, e.g., A00038, it's a cast bolt.  If it's a B series lot number, it's machined from billet.  F series lot numbers, e.g., F00170, indicate forged bolts.

9/22/2010 9:20:46 AM EDT
[#4]
if i have a cast or billet bolt.... should i replace it with a forged..?
9/22/2010 9:22:40 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I just read that all M1A's have had forged bolts since the 80's, can anyone verify that?


Not true.  Look at the bottom line of the marking on the top of the bolt.  If it's an A prefix number, e.g., A00038, it's a cast bolt.  If it's a B series lot number, it's machined from billet.  F series lot numbers, e.g., F00170, indicate forged bolts.




Excellent info, thanks.
9/22/2010 8:31:41 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
if i have a cast or billet bolt.... should i replace it with a forged..?


Are you having problems?
9/23/2010 3:12:01 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Quoted:
if i have a cast or billet bolt.... should i replace it with a forged..?


Are you having problems?


What is the lot code number on the bolt?

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