09-14-2017, 03:09 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-14-2017, 03:12 PM by Troutguide.)
First let me reiterate that I am an AR novice so do your own research, I will post the outcome of these "experiments" when I finish the gun. It may not function at all and I will have to go back to stock components or it may be as good as some competition 3 gun builds.
I am trying to reduce reciprocating mass to reduce perceived recoil and smooth the action of the gun. Again reducing spring weight and using lighter comments allows the system to perform but with less muzzle movement. I mostly just want a light gun for hunting. This will also speed the action of the gun and make follow up shots quicker and because of less movement you can stay on target. You can buy light buffers but I have more fun trying to make this work with cheap components and redneck engineering. The silicone tubing was my idea to cushion the blow of the weight inside the buffer and balance it a little better rather than all the weight at one end or just sliding around.
I am trying to reduce reciprocating mass to reduce perceived recoil and smooth the action of the gun. Again reducing spring weight and using lighter comments allows the system to perform but with less muzzle movement. I mostly just want a light gun for hunting. This will also speed the action of the gun and make follow up shots quicker and because of less movement you can stay on target. You can buy light buffers but I have more fun trying to make this work with cheap components and redneck engineering. The silicone tubing was my idea to cushion the blow of the weight inside the buffer and balance it a little better rather than all the weight at one end or just sliding around.