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Posted: 1/28/2010 7:52:27 PM EDT
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Ok so I looked around a bit and was not able to find an answer to this question. I have a few buffers and kinda wanted to get some general knowledge on how buffer weight effects the AR function. I have a 16 inch M4 upper that I bought from Spikes Tactical and it came with the Spikes ST-T2 Heavy buffer, I also (as a spare) have a buffer with a stamp on the from that says "H" (assuming that this is the standard buffer). I am currious to what the difference between the two are. I read somewhere that if you run a heavier buffer you can reduce the recoil. Any truth to that? I know the ST-T2 buffer is 4.3 oz and the "H" buffer is 3.77 oz. Currently not haveing any issue with my Spikes Buffer since that is the one I run in my AR. But since I got this other buffer as a "spare" just curious to what application it is for. Is one better than the other? Thanks for the help! |
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Quoted: Ok so I looked around a bit and was not able to find an answer to this question. I have a few buffers and kinda wanted to get some general knowledge on how buffer weight effects the AR function. I have a 16 inch M4 upper that I bought from Spikes Tactical and it came with the Spikes ST-T2 Heavy buffer, I also (as a spare) have a buffer with a stamp on the from that says "H" (assuming that this is the standard buffer). I am currious to what the difference between the two are. I read somewhere that if you run a heavier buffer you can reduce the recoil. Any truth to that? I know the ST-T2 buffer is 4.3 oz and the "H" buffer is 3.77 oz. Currently not haveing any issue with my Spikes Buffer since that is the one I run in my AR. But since I got this other buffer as a "spare" just curious to what application it is for. Is one better than the other? Thanks for the help! There are a number of different buffers. The standard carbine buffer is unmarked. Next is the "H" buffer which is a heavy weight buffer. After that is H2 and H3, each heavier than the other. Let me see if I can find the chart for you that explains the differences in weight. There is some truth to the "heavier buffer makes the rifle run smoother" concept. Yes, it will work. However, at a certain point your rifle may start short stroking, at which point you should go back to the previous weight. It's a bit of trial and error to see what runs the best in each rifle. FWIW I run a 16" BCM Middy and use the stock carbine buffer and a super duty spring (the one from LaRue) and my rifle runs like butter with it. ETA: OK, here's the chart: |
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Quoted: So the the heavier the buffer the smoother it will run then. Also will a heavier buffer reduce recoil as well? To a degree, yes. Though how much the recoil is reduced is subjective to the shooter. Some folks say it reduces it a fair bit while others don't really notice. |
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