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Posted: 3/14/2005 5:02:56 PM EDT
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Which type buffer will work with a M16 buttstock? I bought a set of M16 furniture from EE and have an A2 buffer, but when I pull the charging handle back the bolt won't clear the mag. Do I need a different buffer? I hope this makes sense. |
No, it doesn't make much sense, but I think I can decipher it.  You bought a set of vietnam era furniture with the shorter stock and triangular handguards and used the rifle length buffer, buffer spring and receiver extension (which is all correct BTW), but used the buttstock screw for an A2 stock which is too long to use with the older, shorter furniture and is preventing the bolt from opening all the way. Did I get that right? |
Easiest and cheapest is to cut the one you have in roughy the middle of the threaded section. I keep a few around and just throw a few of them into an order from Brownells. |
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