[ARCHIVED THREAD] - My buffer spring is sliding

Posted: 1/2/2008 6:23:02 PM EDT

inside of my stock. This is my first build and I used a cmt carbine spring and H buffer inside of a magpul ubr stock. When I tilt the gun up and down, I can hear the buffer spring sliding a short distance. Is there a remedy to this or have I made a mistake somewhere along the way? Thanks

Posted: 1/2/2008 6:25:38 PM EDT

[#1]

Perhaps the sound you're hearing are the weights inside the buffer moving back and forth?

Posted: 1/2/2008 6:25:52 PM EDT

[#2]

You are likely hearing the buffer weights moving in the buffer. Completely normal.

Posted: 1/2/2008 6:27:55 PM EDT

[#3]

Good answer guys.

Kathy, try pushing the buffer back into the receiver extension.

Is it under tension from the get go?

Does it push against the buffer retaining pin?

Posted: 1/2/2008 6:56:10 PM EDT

[#4]

If your buffer spring is more than about 7" long (collapsible stock tube) then it should not have any free play.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - My buffer spring is sliding

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - My buffer spring is sliding

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - My buffer spring is sliding