One thing that's commonly know but maybe not commonly shared is that the HOD button, the bolt lock-back Holding Open Device also acts as the anti-reversal latch release which of course takes the strain off the spring when it's time to store it. I didn't read ALL of the replies in this thread so don't hate if i missed a previously written comment about this issue.
Locking back the charging handle with this hod, located forward of the trigger guard AND firing the gun...just a bad idea. Those in the know disconnect this bar off the gearbox and simply resort to clearing the gun and cyling the gearbox with a few pulls of the trigger in a safe direction after or between game areas.
Hope this helps someone in the future.
ps:those stock Ares buckings, swap them out. They're made from Gummy Bears
