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Posted: 3/14/2012 5:58:41 PM EDT
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Hi there,
So I just picked up a 14.5 mid-length barrel and I'm wondering what type of buffer I should be using. I believe I saw something about using an h buffer instead of a carbine. Can someone clarify what should be run. St-t2 maybe? Thanks |
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I don't own a middy so this is only an opinion/question.
Isn't the whole purpose of a midlength system to get away from the band-aids like really heavy buffers? Isn't it supposed to be a system that addresses the problems the carbine has? Heavy buffers were meant to "cover up" over-gassing in carbines. Looks like to me you wouldn't need anything but a standard carbine buffer. I can just about guarantee your middy will run with a standard carbine buffer no matter what. I don't think the same could be said for the heavier buffers. I am thinking you should start by buying a regular carbine buffer, knowing it will run. And if you decide to try a heavier buffer later, then so be it. Just thinking out loud here. |
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Interesting point. Know I'm really curious about the difference. I read some people talking alot about running the st-t2. Just out of curiosity I checked the availability of these and they are out of stock everywhere. So I don't know if there is any difference between a st-t2 and a h buffer. They st-t2 is nice looking so I don't know if that is why it's out of stock and the h buffers are available. Honesty most of what I've been hearing is that the h buffer is what people are using but I do keep see a post or two about someone having to use a carbine to get it to cycle.
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I don't own a middy so this is only an opinion/question. Isn't the whole purpose of a midlength system to get away from the band-aids like really heavy buffers? Isn't it supposed to be a system that addresses the problems the carbine has? Heavy buffers were meant to "cover up" over-gassing in carbines. Looks like to me you wouldn't need anything but a standard carbine buffer. I can just about guarantee your middy will run with a standard carbine buffer no matter what. I don't think the same could be said for the heavier buffers. I am thinking you should start by buying a regular carbine buffer, knowing it will run. And if you decide to try a heavier buffer later, then so be it. Just thinking out loud here. |
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Interesting point. Know I'm really curious about the difference. I read some people talking alot about running the st-t2. Just out of curiosity I checked the availability of these and they are out of stock everywhere. So I don't know if there is any difference between a st-t2 and a h buffer. They st-t2 is nice looking so I don't know if that is why it's out of stock and the h buffers are available. Honesty most of what I've been hearing is that the h buffer is what people are using but I do keep see a post or two about someone having to use a carbine to get it to cycle. Quoted:
I don't own a middy so this is only an opinion/question. Isn't the whole purpose of a midlength system to get away from the band-aids like really heavy buffers? Isn't it supposed to be a system that addresses the problems the carbine has? Heavy buffers were meant to "cover up" over-gassing in carbines. Looks like to me you wouldn't need anything but a standard carbine buffer. I can just about guarantee your middy will run with a standard carbine buffer no matter what. I don't think the same could be said for the heavier buffers. I am thinking you should start by buying a regular carbine buffer, knowing it will run. And if you decide to try a heavier buffer later, then so be it. Just thinking out loud here. The st-t2's pop up in the EE pretty frequently from spikes offering one with most uppers they sell. Back on topic, my latest was a Rainier Select 14.5 midlength build. Put the st-t2 in there from the spikes buffer tube kit and the gun shoots flawlessly, will be leaving the buffer in there.. (LC 62g only btw) |
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Its a Daniel Defense 14.5 middy. Almost always shot basic 55g. How about the buffers from company to company. I could pick up a stag carbine or H buffer locally or order something like the bcm H buffer. Any difference? Or has anyone had issue with the Stag buffers>
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Depends on the gas port size. BCM's have smaller gas ports so you'd probably be best served shooting with a carbine buffer if you're going to be using any underpowered ammunition. Otherwise H, or H2 if if you're only shooting high pressure ammo. |
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Hi there, So I just picked up a 14.5 mid-length barrel and I'm wondering what type of buffer I should be using. I believe I saw something about using an h buffer instead of a carbine. Can someone clarify what should be run. St-t2 maybe? Thanks Standard buffer. |
| I'm going to try the H buffer first. I hear Daniel Defense sets there rifles up with H buffers stock. Don't know if thats true but I'll give it a try. I'm definitely curious to try to try out some others when I get a chances. I can only afford to buy one right now. |
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