[ARCHIVED THREAD] - first build

Posted: 3/25/2013 5:24:04 PM EDT

I just built my first ar i used a spikes lower with a palmetto armory parts kits with magpul furniture,
I test fired it sunday with an armalite 556 upper. My problem/question can the buffer tube spring
Be too strong, 2 out of ten rounds didn't feed corretly the bullet was pushed into the round.

So can a buffer spring be too powerful?

Thanks

Posted: 3/25/2013 5:48:38 PM EDT

[#1]

What do you mean by the bullet being pushed into the round ? Was there a double feed, IE; two live rounds pushed into the chamber ? If so, follow this http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=113

Posted: 3/25/2013 6:39:48 PM EDT

[#2]

No double feed, the actaul bullet pushed back into casing like it was pushed into a brick wall.

Posted: 3/26/2013 4:34:20 AM EDT

[#3]

No expert here.... BUT It doesn't sound like a buffer spring problem. Sounds like ammunition. Are you using re-loads ? This usually happens when a round is chambered over and over again. The barrel could also have a feeding problem. What barrel brand is it ?

Posted: 3/26/2013 4:28:10 PM EDT

[#4]

The upper is a factory built armalite 556

I dont believe the ammo was reloads

Posted: 3/27/2013 8:58:21 AM EDT

[#5]

You're better off bringing this thread into the " Troubleshooting " section. You'll get more response

Posted: 3/29/2013 5:03:51 AM EDT

[#6]

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