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Posted: 6/14/2012 4:53:29 AM EDT
| ive got a LR308, w/ a2 stock, 20" bbl currently has stock buffer that came in the weapon. im thinking about upgrading to a heavier buffer for recoil purposes, not so much for hunting, but allowing me to use it for longer periods of time at the range ( my shoulder sucks... ) which buffer is going to allow me to reduce the recoil felt, and still give me dependability? i run only federal match 168 grain thru it. any opinions? |
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Slash's heavy buffers are the answer, He has them for carbine or rifle depending on your stock. I use one in my .308, that coupled with an adjustable gas block, makes my recoil close to a .223.
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I've read where people have been using an adjustable gas block due to most 308 ARs supposedly being over gassed. An adjustable gas block is said to be ideal when shooting suppressed too. Gotta tame that gas pressure.
Now a days there are adjustable low profile gas blocks with locking detents so that the adjustment screw can not walk out under recoil therefore being more reliable that others (that don't lock). Nice! Syrac Ordnance Click-Adjustable Gas Block AR-15, LR-308 Standard Barrel 0.750" Inside Diameter Low Profile Steel Matte You can also get them at Brownells and Spike's Tactical (for about $10 more). Here's a recent topic. |
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The right buffer well tame to recoil. Heavybuffers.com well fix you up. The adjustable gas block is nice if you plan on shooting suppressed. Swapping gas blocks is more involved that changing buffers.
I have a 21" N6 with a PRS and a standard ArmaLite AR-10 5.4oz buffer/spring and it is a light recoil compared to other 7.62 gas rifles I have, like M1A's |
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I have a DPMS LR308 SASS that I traded for a while back. The previous owner had upgraded a lot of stuff on it. I have never shot a stock LR308 so I can't really compare, but there are 2 things on mine that I think make a huge difference. It has a Buffertech short AR Restor hydraulic buffer and a PWS FC30 muzzle brake on it. The recoil really isn't noticeable. |
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