I would agree that full break down should be infrequent and it's built like a tank. It was a 'man' thing to break it all the way down that last time. I didn't get the rod off and didn't try very hard. Regretfully I turned in my 'man card' for that failure.carlson1 wrote:It is my understanding Springfield suggest you not do break it down very often. It is hard shooting and almost industructible rifle.

Mike