[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Which buffer for SBR?

Posted: 5/27/2011 9:52:47 AM EDT

Waiting on the stamp to come back on my lower so I can put a 14.5 and and 11.5 inch upper on it.

In the mean time I am building the lower.

I am going to put a carbine stock on it. Do I need a heavy buffer and regular carbine spring to make this work or just a regular carbine buffer and spring?

Figured I would ask before buying.

Posted: 5/27/2011 11:32:11 AM EDT

[#1]

People will probably tell you to put a huge H15 buffer that weighs 20lbs in your gun, but think about it for a minute: if the gun doesn't cycle violently with a light buffer, why would you want to add more reciprocal mass (more recoil/muzzle rise)?

You should be fine with a standard or H buffer.

Posted: 5/27/2011 11:47:18 AM EDT

[#2]

H2 or H3. Depends on barrel and ammunition.

Posted: 5/27/2011 12:06:45 PM EDT

[#3]

You will find out which buffer your particular set up prefers after you shoot the gun. Not before.

Posted: 5/27/2011 12:58:49 PM EDT

[#4]

I run an H - two SBRs - both fine. Nothing special needed.

Posted: 5/27/2011 1:09:56 PM EDT

[#5]

While the H2 buffer is good, it's also $45. I personally just run cheaper $25 9mm buffers. I also have 9mm uppers so no need to worry about swapping out buffers

Posted: 6/16/2011 12:14:13 PM EDT

[#6]

I've been using a Spike's ST-T2 in my 11.5". My primary ammo is M193 or M855. No issues. I do carry an H in my range bag in case I end up shooting lighter stuff like AE .223 and experience cycling issues.

Posted: 6/16/2011 12:28:23 PM EDT

[#7]

My 11.5" runs fine with an H buffer. I shoot mostly Federal XM193.

Posted: 6/16/2011 1:12:29 PM EDT

[#8]

Vltor A5 system in my 12.5. Runs great, got it for anticipation of my AAC SPR/M4 can clearing soon to balance out the added backpressure.

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