[Becks]

Alright, you two have gotten me curious as to whether the M1A experiences the same reloading sensitivity as the M1 Garand.

 

[Becks]

The M1A is not as sensitive as the Garand to this problem.

Is this because a shorter cartridge would warrant a shorter, less flexible operating rod? Or am I thinking of the wrong part, and Garand's design was simply refined in the designing of the M1A?