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brass shavings in the receiver

12K views 23 replies 17 participants last post by  Instructor  
Short answer, way more brass shavings than should be. Can't give positive diagnosis to the cause, but would inquire from someone to solve the problem. Have had two SAI M1A's over the years and had some problems, but nothing like what you show and would add my LRB shows no brass shavings after repeated firings. Check with SAI and utilize the warranty they offer would be my suggestion. Also would question the reloads you are using and take full measurements of the brass versus the blueprint dimensions for the cartridge, might be a problem there?? Just a suggestion.