AR-15 bolt return spring noise.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - AR-15 bolt return spring noise.

Posted: 5/28/2002 9:28:58 PM EDT

Does anyone have an idea as to how to reduce the buzzing sound made by the AR's bolt return spring?

Though I don't have this "problem" with my AR carbine, I'm asked about it alot.

The only thing I've seen that works is a thick application of grease on the spring, but I know that that will gum up the rifle after a short while.

Posted: 5/28/2002 9:31:34 PM EDT

[#1]

People are going to tell you to use dry silicon, grease, whatever...It's part of the rifle. If you don't hear it, then something went wrong (Empty Mag, malfunction...)

Posted: 5/28/2002 10:07:38 PM EDT

[#2]

Greese/oil/lube=DIRT!!!!

Get used to it

Sgtar15

Posted: 5/28/2002 10:11:40 PM EDT

[#3]

The sweet sound of the spring!

Posted: 5/28/2002 10:21:25 PM EDT

[#4]

What I should have said was that the buzzing sound I get from my carbine isn't very loud or pronounced. I just spray it lightly with REMoil.

Some AR's I've shot have very loud and annoying buzzing sound which lasts for a little over a seconds.

Posted: 5/28/2002 10:22:17 PM EDT

[#5]

What I should have said was that the buzzing sound I get from my carbine isn't very loud or pronounced. I just spray it lightly with REMoil.

Some AR's I've shot have very loud and annoying buzzing sound which lasts for a little over a seconds.

Posted: 5/29/2002 12:54:49 AM EDT

[#6]

I run an Olympic Arms manufactured gas shock which replaces the spring and buffer assy. It's the greatest product since time began but they do a pretty bad job of marketing it.

It will smooth the action and remove all sproing sound.

Posted: 5/29/2002 1:16:07 AM EDT

[#7]

that aint noise.. It's Music!

Posted: 5/29/2002 5:24:33 AM EDT

[#8]

blackmanta,
as osprey21 said, "that ain't noise, thats music !!"

& for me there is no finer tune ever played than listening to the recoil spring in concert wyth "God Bless America".........!!!!!

Posted: 5/29/2002 3:24:32 PM EDT

[#9]

David Tubb buffer springs also work.

I like the "sprong" noise in my AR15.

I have never heard my AR10 sprong, though.

Posted: 5/29/2002 4:12:59 PM EDT

[#10]

When I first finished my first AR, I thought I had did something wrong and took the thing apart and reassembled until I found out it was normal. Now I don't even notice it.

Keving67

Posted: 5/29/2002 5:33:34 PM EDT

[#11]

it's ok as long as the bad guy can't hear it.

he
He did say the weaker the spring the more noise it makes. He suggested streatching it... I don't think thats a good idea, if it's weak replace it.

Posted: 5/29/2002 9:01:40 PM EDT

[#12]

I love the sound of my spring.
I'm so used to the noise it makes, that at this
point is usually means I have a bad cheek weld
if it sounds wrong!

Posted: 5/29/2002 9:17:00 PM EDT

[#13]

I recently applied white lithium grease to the full length of the spring. It resulted in an immediate improvement. After 400 rounds it still remains quiet. There was a slight amount that squeezed out around the bolt carrier after 100 rounds of cycling but I just wiped away the excess. I'm happy with the resulting "thud" sound that now replaces the "sproing". I'll continue to monitor the function and sound...if I change my mind, I'll report back.

JJ

Posted: 5/30/2002 9:42:33 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Does anyone have an idea as to how to reduce the buzzing sound made by the AR's bolt return spring?

Though I don't have this "problem" with my AR carbine, I'm asked about it alot.

The only thing I've seen that works is a thick application of grease on the spring, but I know that that will gum up the rifle after a short while.

Try rotating the spring against the buffer. Sometimes you're getting a buzz because the spring is vibrating against a surface. If you give it a good 1/4 - 1/2 turn that can occasionally fix the problem.

Probably not a really good idea to coat the spring with goo of any kind- though some people will swear by this. Your mileage may vary.

The spring noise- in my view- is important. It tells you that your rifle is functioning properly.

Posted: 5/30/2002 12:13:22 PM EDT

[#15]

I used a generous handful of Valvoline bearing grease, and after each mag I'd break the gun open and wipe off the excess that squeezed through. After 3 mags, nothing appeared. I just get a "thunk" now, and I'm kinda enjoying it. I got a little tired of explaining the "sproing" to the folks that would shoot the gun, too. The only thing I worry about is whether the grease is detrimental to the innards, i.e. the buffer and the place that holds it?

Posted: 5/30/2002 2:23:33 PM EDT

[#16]

SPROOOOOWIIIIIIIIIIIING

Is that the noise? LMAO

M4-AK

Posted: 5/30/2002 6:32:10 PM EDT

[#17]

I put that sound right up there with the distinct "CHING" sound made by an M-1 as it ejects an empty clip. It's one of those few things in this world that came out right the first time. Don't mess with it, embrace it, you'll be a better man for it.

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