.308 Special won’t load a full enbloc

[Mr.Efficiency Find all posts View Profile Close Mr.Efficiency]

So, I have one of the wonderful CMP .308 rifles. It feeds and extracts flawlessly and is accurate. However, I can’t get and 8 round enbloc in it. 7 rounds, works exactly as designed. 8 rounds it’s just too tight I get a first click but the enbloc is not fully seated and just pops out.

[Orlando First Lieutenant Find all posts View Profile Close Orlando]

Remove op rod and spring. Check that there is no debris or broken piece of spring stuck down in op rod

[Mr.Efficiency Find all posts View Profile Close Mr.Efficiency]

It was certainly worth a try. I cleaned the operating rod tube but nothing. This is essentially a brand new rifle, so,I wasnt holding out hope in finding something in the operating rod tube.

[Orlando First Lieutenant Find all posts View Profile Close Orlando]

Its a used parts rifle with refinished parts with new barrel and wood. Its not uncommon to find broken pieces of spring wedged in bottom of op rod. E-mail CMP customer service , not sure if you will get a answer for awhile as they are closed because of virus
Someone else may come along with a idea of a fix