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2/21/2012 4:53:29 AM EDT
As I complete my SBR build, I need to decide on which buffer weight to use. I have a 12.5 inch BCM Kino upper with a BCM FA BCG. I am useing a standard carbine buffer spring. I was planning on using an H2 buffer but would like to get some feed back.  What are the pluses and minuses of using the H2, H1 and standard H buffer?
2/21/2012 4:55:45 AM EDT
[#1]
Quoted:
As I complete my SBR build, I need to decide on which buffer weight to use. I have a 12.5 inch BCM Kino upper with a BCM FA BCG. I am useing a standard carbine buffer spring. I was planning on using an H2 buffer but would like to get some feed back.  What are the pluses and minuses of using the H2, H1 and standard H buffer?


To add to that, what are standard weight differences between them all?
2/21/2012 5:25:16 AM EDT
[#2]
H - 3.8oz
H2 – 4.7oz
H3 – 5.4oz
Rifle – 5.2oz
There are variations on this.
A heavier buffer slows cyclic rate and is easier on the brass.
Too heavy = short stroking.
2/21/2012 5:51:01 AM EDT
[#3]
I use a ST-T2 buffer with my 10.5" shooting xm193.  It's a 4.3oz buffer, just under the H2 weight by .3oz.

My buffer weight chart.  Weights can vary by .1oz+/-.

Carbine 2.9 oz -> 3 steel weights
H buffer 3.8 oz -> 1 tungsten weight
H2 buffer 4.6 oz -> 2 tungsten weights
H3 buffer 5.6 oz -> 3 tungsten weights
ST-T2= 4.3oz.
ST-T3= 5.4oz
2/21/2012 5:56:54 AM EDT
[#4]
Based on the above, i should be good with the H2 as a starting point.
2/21/2012 11:06:56 AM EDT
[#5]
I got a H3 and a standard carbine. That way I can mix the steel and tungsten weights to get any buffer I need.
2/21/2012 11:16:31 AM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
......what are standard weight differences between them all?

This will give you an idea.

H3 is missing.


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