03-13-2012, 03:22 AM
AzSooter: It depends on what kind of 5.56 buffer you have.
If you have the full size buffer from a rifle length buttstock you should be good to go with that buffer and spring.
However, if you have a collapsible or carbine buttstock, the buffer will probably be too light.
Hopefully I have my weights correct for you and someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
The rifle buffers weigh approx. 5.2 ounces while the carbine buffers weigh around 4 ounces.
If you have a carbine buttstock you can put in a heavier buffer like the one from Spikes to help slow down the action.
The other thing that helps is having a true M16 Bolt Carrier instead of the lighter AR-15 version.
The M16 Bolt Carrier weighs more than an Ar-15 Bolt Carrier.
Good Luck and keep those questions coming.
Lee
PS- Welcome to the Horde!
If you have the full size buffer from a rifle length buttstock you should be good to go with that buffer and spring.
However, if you have a collapsible or carbine buttstock, the buffer will probably be too light.
Hopefully I have my weights correct for you and someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
The rifle buffers weigh approx. 5.2 ounces while the carbine buffers weigh around 4 ounces.
If you have a carbine buttstock you can put in a heavier buffer like the one from Spikes to help slow down the action.
The other thing that helps is having a true M16 Bolt Carrier instead of the lighter AR-15 version.
The M16 Bolt Carrier weighs more than an Ar-15 Bolt Carrier.
Good Luck and keep those questions coming.
Lee
PS- Welcome to the Horde!