[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Buffer spring lenth

Posted: 5/2/2012 10:14:44 AM EDT

I got a Wolf XP spring, it measures right at 11 3/4 inch. Isnt that a bit long, according to my info isnt 11 1/4 the max lenth?

Posted: 5/2/2012 10:24:20 AM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
I got a Wolf XP spring, it measures right at 11 3/4 inch. Isnt that a bit long, according to my info isnt 11 1/4 the max lenth?

I think you're right....that appears to be rifle length.

From:
TECHNICAL MANUAL
ARMY NO. 9-1005-319-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 11W3-5-5-42

RIFLE: 11 3/4 Inches (29 85 cm)
minimum to 13 1./2 inches (34 29 cm)
maximum

CARBINE: 10 1/16 inches (25.56 cm)
minimum to 11 1/4 inches (28.58 cm)
maximum.

Posted: 5/2/2012 1:28:06 PM EDT

[#2]

bah it clearly said Carbine on the package

Posted: 5/2/2012 1:36:36 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
bah it clearly said Carbine on the package

Try it.

Posted: 5/2/2012 1:37:00 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
bah it clearly said Carbine on the package

But it clearly is too long says "the book", but go try it.

Posted: 5/2/2012 1:43:22 PM EDT

[#5]

it may end up the right length once you put it in and squish it a few times.
I'd stick it in make sure your bolt will hold back on the bolt catch and then go shoot.

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