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3/18/2010 8:40:05 AM EDT
I have never taken one apart & am wondering about how would I add weight to a buffer?

Is it as simple as pushing out the rollpin and dropping in some bird shot?

Cast a proper sized slug?

Or would I have to use something heavier than lead?

This is going to tie with the .458 bbl I'm trying to order.  They say to use a heavier buffer to help slow things down a bit & I'm wondering if this can be a DYI project too.

Thanks,
MLG
3/18/2010 8:53:25 AM EDT
[#1]
Tungsten about as heavy as you can get.

Get yours here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#high-density-tungsten/=69u1o6

BSW
3/18/2010 11:06:44 AM EDT
[#2]
I would say unless you can get specs on exactly how much weight to add you should ask the seller for a recommendation.  Several companies make heavy buffers.
3/18/2010 11:25:49 AM EDT
[#3]
Marty designed the 458S to function with the standard buffer and spring.
If you want to slow things down a bit yes, a heavier buffer would help.

personally I run my RRA 458S upper on an Oly lower equipped with a Ace Skeleton stock using standard rifle buffer and spring, it functions perfectly.
3/18/2010 1:58:23 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Marty designed the 458S to function with the standard buffer and spring.
If you want to slow things down a bit yes, a heavier buffer would help.

personally I run my RRA 458S upper on an Oly lower equipped with a Ace Skeleton stock using standard rifle buffer and spring, it functions perfectly.


Excellent info!

Thanks Coop!

MLG
3/18/2010 8:47:34 PM EDT
[#5]
Is it as simple as pushing out the rollpin and dropping in some bird shot?


That is what I did. Just added enough to get the weight I wanted. Seems to work fine. Not rocket science really. Weights for heavy buffers are commonly published.
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