[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Buffer Spring Noise

Posted: 5/29/2012 8:00:11 AM EDT

I'm new to the AR world and I had a question that I was hoping could be answered. When shooting my new AR yesterday I noticed that I could really hear the buffer spring as it was operating and was wondering if this was normal. Thanks for the help.

Posted: 5/29/2012 8:02:52 AM EDT

[#1]

Normal

Posted: 5/29/2012 8:04:50 AM EDT

[#2]

"Sproing".
Normal.

Posted: 5/29/2012 8:05:27 AM EDT

[#3]

Yes. It's called the 'Sproing'. Listen carefully and you'll notice a difference in the sound when the bolt locks back on an empty mag. You can reduce the noise a little by lightly greasing the recoil spring. The 'sproing' is louder in a rifle buffer tube than it is a carbine.

Posted: 5/29/2012 8:15:57 AM EDT

[#4]

Fantastic! Thank you kindly.

Posted: 5/29/2012 8:19:50 AM EDT

[#5]

A little lithium grease will calm it down...just rub some on the spring...

Posted: 5/29/2012 9:22:08 AM EDT

[#6]

Aside from adding a little lube, chrome silicon springs (like Sprinco) also seem to be a little quieter.

Posted: 5/29/2012 9:33:47 AM EDT

[#7]

Go and shoot a magazine through it without any hearing protection...
You'll never notice the spring sound again.

KyARGuy

Posted: 5/29/2012 9:35:37 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Fantastic! Thank you kindly.

Normal, the vibrations from the spring rubbing the receiver extension transfer to your bones andyour mind turns that to sound.

Posted: 5/29/2012 10:54:44 AM EDT

[#9]

No kidding! My rifle really barks! I had some decent plugs in yesterday and only put around 100 rounds through it but my right ear is still ringing a little bit today. I thought my Norma 308 mag was loud! I might have to spend a little on better plugs. Thanks for the advice on greasing the spring.

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