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Posted: 2/5/2013 10:34:31 AM EDT
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Carbine length gas system, 16 inch barrel.
Y/M NM M16 bolt (its 1/2 oz heavier) Which buffer? standard, H, H2? I have read that carbine length gas systems should use an H buffer to slow it down a bit. Is this also true with a heavier NM bolt? Thanks in advance |
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The heavier BCG will assist slowing the cycle down by itself.
I recommend going with standard carbine buffer initially, then, IF you are experiencing issues, go with a heavier buffer. Each weapon acts differently than the next one on the assembly line. Yours will probably function just fine. Be aware that a carbine length gas port on a 16" barrel has a lot of dwell so it may act a bit over-gassed, you may not even be able to tell though. Fire it first, then make adjustments. |
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CSwant has a good point. FYI Colts come with a M16 carrier and a H buffer. If you already have a standard buffer, buying a H3 or Spike's T3 buffer, you can build whatever you want. Spike's uses a tungsten powder. You can lighten it by dumping out some of the powder but it is not useful for the "make up your own" method which requires one standard conventional buffer and one conventional H3 buffer. |
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