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3/14/2009 4:04:18 PM EDT
I shot my first AR today.  Is it normal to hear the buffer spring go sproing! every time you shoot?  Not a big deal....just wondering.
3/14/2009 4:05:23 PM EDT
[#1]
Yes it is normal.
3/14/2009 4:07:40 PM EDT
[#2]
Yup. Maybe even a clunk back there.
3/14/2009 4:08:36 PM EDT
[#3]
Music to my ears.
3/14/2009 4:10:21 PM EDT
[#4]
happy sound that lets you know everything is working.


Normal
3/14/2009 4:15:10 PM EDT
[#5]
Embrace the sproing!!!
3/14/2009 4:16:44 PM EDT
[#6]
Take out your earplugs next time you shoot it.

You'll never notice it once the ringing starts...

KyARGuy
3/14/2009 4:20:34 PM EDT
[#7]
Never quite heard the term Sproing before.  You could be on to something.  I do love that sound though.
3/14/2009 4:22:39 PM EDT
[#8]
Sounds like your buffer tube / spring are too dry if the 'Sproing' is that noticeable.  

Try applying a very very thin layer of heavy weight oil or grease in side the tube and very lightly on the spring itself.  That sound should be lessened or eliminated.  

It's music, but can also be annoying, too.
3/14/2009 4:29:17 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
Sounds like your buffer tube / spring are too dry if the 'Sproing' is that noticeable.  

Try applying a very very thin layer of heavy weight oil or grease in side the tube and very lightly on the spring itself.  That sound should be lessened or eliminated.  

It's music, but can also be annoying, too.


I always heard it was supposed to make the noise and a little oil on the spring wouldn't hurt but don't grease it.
3/14/2009 4:30:22 PM EDT
[#10]
its normal...some AR' are louder then others depending on how oiled it is and the type of buffer/spring but you will always be able to here it...nothing better though it there sproing it up buddy
3/14/2009 4:30:34 PM EDT
[#11]
Just shoot a bolt action 30-06 about 50 times and you'll appreciate the sproing like nothing else!
3/14/2009 4:32:21 PM EDT
[#12]
Hate it. Put in a Tubb flat wire spring and it went away, thankfully.
3/14/2009 4:46:36 PM EDT
[#13]
I throw some grease on all my buffer springs and they run great without the sproing.
3/14/2009 5:04:53 PM EDT
[#14]
want the sprong on a new build but it wont and wil not lock on empty mag i am lubing it up andhoping forbest
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