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Posted: 2/27/2011 6:42:20 PM EDT
I put a few rounds down range with my first lower build and I have a small issue,It kicked far more than my carbine.
The buffer in my A2 stock is polymer and much lighter than the buffer in my rifle with the collapsible stock and metal buffer. The metal buffer fit into the A2 stock but I'm not sure if the difference in length will make any sort of difference. Carbine Buffer 
A2 Buffer 
Is there any reason I cannot use a carbine buffer in my A2 stock? I'm planning on a 6.8 build so I'm really thinking about buying a heavy buffer. Good idea, bad idea? |
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Std. rifle buffers are heavier than most all carbine buffers.
W/o a extension tube spacer inside, it is BAD to use a carbine buffer in conjunction with a rifle extension. Check out the chart taken from Slash's web site (good guy btw) http://heavybuffers.com/images/Buffer%20Table.jpg Buy an aluminum rifle buffer and be done with it. |
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Std. rifle buffers are heavier than most all carbine buffers. W/o a extension tube spacer inside, it is BAD to use a carbine buffer in conjunction with a rifle extension. Check out the chart taken from Slash's web site (good guy btw) http://heavybuffers.com/images/Buffer%20Table.jpg Buy an aluminum rifle buffer and be done with it. Thanks, I'll check that out. I figured there was a reason for the different lengths, just didn't know what it was. |
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The buffer in my A2 stock is polymer and much lighter than the buffer in my rifle with the collapsible stock and metal buffer. I can't see your pics because they're filtered here at work. But it sounds like you have one of those POS Colt Polymer buffers that they were using several years ago. Get RID OF IT. Not only do the suck at buffering, they'll break with any sort of hard use. Get a real rifle buffer. Is there any reason I cannot use a carbine buffer in my A2 stock? I'm planning on a 6.8 build so I'm really thinking about buying a heavy buffer. Good idea, bad idea?
You'd need a spacer since the carbine buffer and spring is shorter. But that would be the worst way to go. The rifle buffer system is smoother and more reliable because the rifle spring's at rest tension is lower than that of the carbine's spring. You'll be much better served to get the right part in that weapon. |
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You'd need a spacer since the carbine buffer and spring is shorter. But that would be the worst way to go. The rifle buffer system is smoother and more reliable because the rifle spring's at rest tension is lower than that of the carbine's spring. You'll be much better served to get the right part in that weapon. So would it be beneficial for me to just get a new buffer and spring? The stock came with a spacer but if it's not the optimal setup it will stay on the shelf. |
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Now there's a spacer that goes between the end of the tube..... THAT ONE you NEED... and it belongs there.
There's some idiotic spacer that allows you to run a carbine buffer in a rifle "tube". That, you don't want. Confirm that you have a rifle spring already..... then replace the buffer. Your rifle spring should be inches longer than your carbine spring. It should also be a stainless steel spring. If it's not stainless, replace the buffer AND spring. |
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