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[SoCalGoldenBearsHPRClub]

Was screwing around with one of those 2 round en-blocs that I just received.

First, is the bolt locked to the rear? If so, that's good.

The trick to using those two 2-round clips or a standard 8-round en bloc clip with two rounds is to use the heel of your hand to block the op rod from going into battery as to push the en bloc clip down into the internal magazine.

It's a similar process for single loading an M1.

[gunsnrovers]

Had it happen once. Once. Had to heat up a needle and burn a hole in my nail to release the pressure. Hurt like a sob. One time.

[smle-man]

Both of my Garands will not chamber the first round when a fresh clip is inserted without a forward slap on the op rod handle. The bolt will release and push the round about 1/4-1/2" and stop requiring the slap. New Wolff springs in both rifles.

I'm a south paw M1 shooter, I still find a way to hold the op rod back while I reload it.....while they don't ride forward I still don't want to risk my thumb casually target shooting

Oh forgot to add- I LOVE shooting them!

I'm left handed also and I just load it with my right hand. A lot safer that way.

[Cheezle56]

AHHHH HAAA HAAA!!! Even for lefties, i f you keep you and along the side o the receiver and push down on the base of the cartridges, it should push your thumb out of the way if the bolt slams shut.