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AR15/10 Rifles
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<blockquote data-quote="battlestick" data-source="post: 1123149" data-attributes="member: 31425"><p>That weight is your buffer, it goes in the buffer tube in front of your buffer spring. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>The weight of the buffer, in conjunction with the stiffness of your buffer spring, is used to control the velocity of your BCG (bolt carrier group).</p><p> </p><p>If you shoot hot loads, you will want a heavier buffer and a stiffer spring. Slamming the BCG around more than necessary wears it faster. If you have a heavy spring/buffer combination, and you shoot low power loads, you may not cycle the BCG and start short stroking, stove piping, not stripping the next round from the mag, etc...</p><p> </p><p>It also can help with felt recoil. You try to find the balance between your loads cycling, and having the heaviest buffer/spring combination to not over gas or under gas the gun.</p><p> </p><p>EDIT: CAUTION - In your picture you have the buffer backwards in relation to the BCG. The slim part will fit inside the coils of the buffer spring and the larger end will go into the buffer tube when you press the detent down at the opening of the buffer tube. </p><p> </p><p>If you are not familiar, or would like some help, feel free to IM me and I will give you my cell number. Don't hurt yourself, and don't tear up your rifle.....None of it is worth it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="battlestick, post: 1123149, member: 31425"] That weight is your buffer, it goes in the buffer tube in front of your buffer spring. :) The weight of the buffer, in conjunction with the stiffness of your buffer spring, is used to control the velocity of your BCG (bolt carrier group). If you shoot hot loads, you will want a heavier buffer and a stiffer spring. Slamming the BCG around more than necessary wears it faster. If you have a heavy spring/buffer combination, and you shoot low power loads, you may not cycle the BCG and start short stroking, stove piping, not stripping the next round from the mag, etc... It also can help with felt recoil. You try to find the balance between your loads cycling, and having the heaviest buffer/spring combination to not over gas or under gas the gun. EDIT: CAUTION - In your picture you have the buffer backwards in relation to the BCG. The slim part will fit inside the coils of the buffer spring and the larger end will go into the buffer tube when you press the detent down at the opening of the buffer tube. If you are not familiar, or would like some help, feel free to IM me and I will give you my cell number. Don't hurt yourself, and don't tear up your rifle.....None of it is worth it. [/QUOTE]
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