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Posted: 4/14/2014 3:04:28 PM EDT
[#1]
No.
Buffer tubes and buffers are different lengths |
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Posted: 4/14/2014 3:14:43 PM EDT
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Why couldn't you? The carbine buffer is shorter than a rifle buffer. You couldn't use a rifle buffer in a carbine though. While not the ideal setup it ought to function at least...
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Posted: 4/14/2014 3:19:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Why couldn't you? The carbine buffer is shorter than a rifle buffer. You couldn't use a rifle buffer in a carbine though. While not the ideal setup it ought to function at least... How much fun is it gonna be the first time you pull the trigger and the gas key runs into the charging handle? At the very least it's going to ruin the charging handle. I'd imagine it might also seize up inside the weapon as the soft aluminum of the charging handle gets deformed and mashed up. |
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Posted: 4/14/2014 4:21:10 PM EDT
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Sure you can, you just need a spacer and the carbine spring. I think some people even use quarters.
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/stock-forend-parts/buffer-tube-parts/buffer-tube-hardware/ar-15-m16-buffer-spacer-prod44889.aspx |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 2:46:53 AM EDT
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Just because it is possible, doesn't mean it's the best thing to do.
Buy the proper buffer and spring |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 2:49:39 AM EDT
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The only thing that comes to mind is: "Why would you?"
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Posted: 4/15/2014 6:41:15 AM EDT
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If you do that stunt without some sort of spacer in the buffer tube to take up the extra travel of the BCG you will risk damaging your lower. Is that enough yet?
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Posted: 4/15/2014 6:48:28 AM EDT
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Yea, the JP Captured Spring Assembly is designed for carbine length tubes, but has a spacer to work with rifle tubes.
Nice option. Have carbine length tubes, so never tried it, but everything JP makes is good to go. |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 7:06:02 AM EDT
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You will need a spacer. Several companies make them, or you could build your own.
Rifle buffers are heavier and if your already using a full length stock you are probably better off with a rifle buffer and spring. The price is fairly low and you might be able to save a few dollars by finding a used one. |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 8:17:22 AM EDT
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my rifle stock uses the buffer tube as a mounting point, the top screw on the buttplate screws into the buffer tube. arent they all built that way? how do the spacers work?
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Posted: 4/15/2014 8:39:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: my rifle stock uses the buffer tube as a mounting point, the top screw on the buttplate screws into the buffer tube. arent they all built that way? how do the spacers work? |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 11:43:55 AM EDT
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why would you the best part of the rifle stock is the smoother cycling.
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Posted: 4/15/2014 12:13:58 PM EDT
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I think spikes make an adapter so you can use a carbine spring and h buffer
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Posted: 4/15/2014 5:09:10 PM EDT
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I've been known to have "what would happen if......." moments. I did about a year ago and it concerned this very topic. I had on hand a length of 1" aluminum rod that I cut to 2 5/8". I reduced the outside diameter enough that the spacer would slide easily down the rifle buffer tube. Using a carbine spring and H buffer the rifle functioned flawlessly for the 300 or so rounds put down range.
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Posted: 4/15/2014 6:34:27 PM EDT
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Topic Moved
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