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Posted: 11/27/2011 1:09:39 PM EDT
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I have a 16" White Oak Recon midlength (1x7 twist). I use a BCM full auto BCG.
I understand Spikes makes several buffers (ST-T1, ST-T2, and ST-T3). I went to the Spikes website but it does not mention which buffers are best for which barrel lengths, carbine, midlength, etc. Right now I am running a generic buffer (with the noisy metal shot inside) that came with my DSA buffer/tube kit. I'm looking to upgrade to a Spikes buffer, but I have no clue as to which buffer weight will work best for my AR-15. Generally, I shoot either 55 or 62 grain ammo. I may shoot heavier ammo down the road. As always, thanks for your help/feedback. |
| Start with a T2 & see if your particular AR will work well with it. Buffers are one of those things that you can't really match with every singal shooters particular gun based upon on paper specs. You have to get to rane & try a few different examples to see if your particular gun will work ok. |
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If you current buffer functions I would stick with it. The buffer serves a purpose in the system and affects timing of the firearm. Changing it just to "upgrade" is not a sound practice. A quality barrel such as yours should have a properly sized gas port. Adding a buffer that is too heavy will be detrimental to proper operation. Most people will simply go with a h2 buffer because they heard it will smooth out the recoil. For most of the carbines sold that is fine, most of them are overgassed by the factory to insure it will run with the low powered crap 90% of the public shoot. If you want to experiment, get a H and a H3 buffer and you can mix and match the weights to find the proper combination for your firearm. With the tungsten powder in the ST buffers you can not do that. Once you find the weight that works best for you then you can buy the ST in that weight if you like. Be advised though that the ST type buffers do not offer the same dead blow properties (the job of the buffer) of the tried and true "noisy shot" types. |
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Start with a T2 & see if your particular AR will work well with it. Buffers are one of those things that you can't really match with every singal shooters particular gun based upon on paper specs. You have to get to rane & try a few different examples to see if your particular gun will work ok. Thanks for your reply...I will give the T2 a shot. |
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