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Posted: 7/13/2020 12:15:27 AM EDT
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If your rifle has the rifle length buffer tube, then you need to use the rifle length buffer and spring. If it has a carbine buffer tube then you need to use a carbine length buffer and spring. A 16" carbine barrel upper works just fine with a lower that has a rifle length buffer tube/stock and rifle length buffer and spring. I run an A2 stock with rifle length buffer with a 16" barreled upper with no problems.
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Posted: 7/13/2020 1:09:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If your rifle has the rifle length buffer tube, then you need to use the rifle length buffer and spring. If it has a carbine buffer tube then you need to use a carbine length buffer and spring. A 16" carbine barrel upper works just fine with a lower that has a rifle length buffer tube/stock and rifle length buffer and spring. I run an A2 stock with rifle length buffer with a 16" barreled upper with no problems. FPNI, folks did this for a decade during the AWB. |
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Posted: 7/13/2020 8:46:25 AM EDT
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Yes USGI A2 stock and buffer tube. Now is there a way to identify which spring is which? I have two springs here. I was told the bottom one is for a A2 when I bought it, and the top one is for a Carbine I was told. Anyway to verify that from my picture? Bottom one is around a 1/4 inch longer.
If one of those springs are correct. Anyone know of a source for a A2 Buffer? They seem harder to find than a Carbine buffer..If neither spring is correct, maybe a source for both spring and buffer? The springs measure right at 11 and 11 1/4 inches. So maybe both are Carbine? Thanks  |
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Posted: 7/13/2020 10:15:04 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/13/2020 10:17:28 AM EDT
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Minimum length for a rifle buffer spring is 11 3/4". So they are either really worn out rifle springs or carbine springs.
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Posted: 7/13/2020 10:22:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20200713-090907_Drive_jpg-1501958.JPG JSE Surplus has the rifle buffers and springs in stock. Shipping rates are non rapey. Interesting, why would they do away with the minimum length? None of my Colt rifle buffer springs measure out to the 13 1/2" maximum... When they are brand new they only measure out to 12 1/2" |
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Posted: 7/13/2020 10:57:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Interesting, why would they do away with the minimum length? None of my Colt rifle buffer springs measure out to the 13 1/2" maximum... When they are brand new they only measure out to 12 1/2" Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20200713-090907_Drive_jpg-1501958.JPG JSE Surplus has the rifle buffers and springs in stock. Shipping rates are non rapey. Interesting, why would they do away with the minimum length? None of my Colt rifle buffer springs measure out to the 13 1/2" maximum... When they are brand new they only measure out to 12 1/2" No idea man. Just ran across it myself. I've always went by the min/max in the TM. |
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Posted: 7/13/2020 1:47:27 PM EDT
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I've had nothing but positive experiences with Damage Industries and everything I've purchased from them.
AR15/M16 Buffer, Recoil, Rifle Spring, Recoil Buffer Rifle, AR15/M16, Stainless |
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Posted: 7/13/2020 2:23:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've had nothing but positive experiences with Damage Industries and everything I've purchased from them. AR15/M16 Buffer, Recoil, Rifle Spring, Recoil Buffer Rifle, AR15/M16, Stainless Another solid vendor, IME. |
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Posted: 7/13/2020 4:25:52 PM EDT
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Thanks for all the help. Appreciate it. Needed a few things additional so ordered a Rifle Buffer and spring and that stuff all from one place. Will let you know how it all works out when we shoot it.
Big Surprise that someone represented the Carbine one to me as a Rifle..Oh well I have been took before because of my ignorance. But in my defense it was a impulse buy at a Local Show. Never had any way to research before buying it. Just had to rely on what he claimed. Obvious that he was just wrong or lying. |
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Posted: 7/13/2020 4:55:00 PM EDT
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Download a copy of the TM, info is great to have. (But as you see, updates do gst get pushed through).
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Posted: 7/17/2020 8:48:29 AM EDT
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So I should be all set. Put the new Rifle spring and buffer in my A2 lower. Have not fired it yet. But I should be GTG with the Carbine upper with the A2 lower now right?
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Posted: 7/17/2020 9:20:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So I should be all set. Put the new Rifle spring and buffer in my A2 lower. Have not fired it yet. But I should be GTG with the Carbine upper with the A2 lower now right? Carbine upper and rifle lower should be a non issue provided that all components are correct and assembly is proper. |
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Posted: 7/17/2020 10:39:21 AM EDT
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All correct and definitely assembled properly.
Will a A2 Lower somewhat calm the recoil of a Carbine upper? Not asking because I am a wimp,LOL Have another reason for asking...Thank You |
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Posted: 7/17/2020 12:07:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Will a A2 Lower somewhat calm the recoil of a Carbine upper? Not asking because I am a wimp,LOL Have another reason for asking...Thank You I noticed no discernible difference personally, I run H2 in every gun on my end. H3/carbine RE or rifle buffer/rifle RE are pretty much apples to apples. |
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Posted: 7/21/2020 6:53:08 AM EDT
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You can use carbine spring and buffer with a spacer like Spike's and others sell.............I ran a 300 blackout like that with an A2 stock
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