Raise the hinged shoulder rest and insert the nose of a cartridge into the latch hole, as shown in figure 13-17. With the latch depressed, remove the stock by pulling it directly to the rear.

Removing the Buffer Group

The M60 buffer group consists of the buffer yoke and the buffer, as shown in figure 13-18. Hold the palm of your hand against the exposed buffer and press lightly, as shown in the figure. Remove the buffer yoke from the top of the receiver and withdraw the buffer

Figure 13-19.-Separating the buffer group (buffer plunger) from the operating group (drive spring guide).

Figure 13-20.-Pull the operating rod and bolt to the rear by pulling on the cam roller.

slowly. Allow the drive spring to expand until the end of the drive spring is exposed at the rear of the receiver, as shown in figure 13-19. Pull the buffer plunger from the spring guide.