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Posted: 8/6/2015 6:05:31 PM EDT
| Trying to reduce recoil a bit. It's not bad now but I figure the less recoil the better. What are the pros and cons of changing to a heavier buffer vs. changing to a stiffer buffer spring? I know a muzzle brake would help but I'd like info on these two options. |
| No, it wont make a worthwhile difference. You will feel you wasted your money for a very slight change. Look elsewhere for recoil reduction like adjustable gas block or comp. Better still run a standard spring, standard buffer, and lightened carrier with an adjustable gas block, then add a comp. Heavier spring and buffer is only going to cause more muzzle movement. You may feel it is smoother but the gun will rock back and forth more.You can also shoot lighter bullets and non 5.56 pressure ammo, this is also more effective than heavier buffer and recoil spring. |
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Trying to reduce recoil a bit. It's not bad now but I figure the less recoil the better. What are the pros and cons of changing to a heavier buffer vs. changing to a stiffer buffer spring? I know a muzzle brake would help but I'd like info on these two options. I have never changed the spring to a stiffer one, not sure if I would trust it to cycle consistently, but who knows. And I use a heavy buffer, (5oz) and it shoots better. Then agree with the others, get a compensator. Here are the two items I have used and they suit me well, cheap enough to try out. Compensator Heavy Buffer 5.0oz |
| I've played around with a few different buffer weights and while they change the feel of the recoil, I wouldn't say I noticed a reduction. Heavier buffers seemed to give it a more solid feel to the recoil. Less quick and springy but, not really lighter. Like anything else, the cheap and easy way isn't going to be the best/ most productive way. If rapid shots on target is your thing and you want to get the most out of your rifle, an adjustable gas block, light weight BCG, lighter buffer and comp. will get you what you are looking for but, it's going to cost a lot more than a heavy buffer does. I'm no physics expert but, adding reciprocating mass doesn't seem like the ideal way to reduce felt recoil. Now, reducing mass and then adjusting the gas pressure to compensate for the lower weight of the reciprocating parts, that makes sense. That said, I'd start by working on the fundamentals. How you hold your rifle. See what changes in your style of manipulating the weapon help mitigate recoil (might sound dumb but, it only costs ammo and it can help a lot). If you don't mind the blast, try a comp. |
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Thanks for the replies. I've held off on adding a comp because of the noise. I mostly shoot at indoor ranges, and it's no fun being in the lane next to the guy shooting the cannon. I am curious to see how well it works though. Well now you can be that guy. 
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This^^^^. SJC Titan comp if you don't mind it being loud to those around you. Not bad behind the gun, but sucks to RO someone with it. I love mine. Barks like a .308, shoots like a .22. Quoted:
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Get a good comp This^^^^. SJC Titan comp if you don't mind it being loud to those around you. Not bad behind the gun, but sucks to RO someone with it. I love mine. Barks like a .308, shoots like a .22. Here is a video of my SJC in action. You can see how it keeps the muzzle steady, even in full auto. https://youtu.be/v24j3LETfiA |
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