Seems like this Aero Precision is a good deal. Well made for a great price. Is it worth going to a hydraulic buffer?
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Seems like this Aero Precision is a good deal. Well made for a great price. Is it worth going to a hydraulic buffer?
Hydraulic buffer?!?
That Aero M5 rifle length kit is good, that price from PA isn't anything spectacular.
Well what the hell…!?! LOL
I can’t find just the buffer tube…
I have a rifle-length AR10 and want to run the below buffer
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I have a rifle-length AR10 and want to run the below buffer
KynSHOT AR-10 7.62mm/.308 Buffer for Fixed Stocks RB5006 Color: Silver, Finish: Stainless, 13% Off w/ Free S&H
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As per the Hydraulic buffer... I would wait and see if your rifle functions well first.
GP sizes seem to be kinda all over the place... so it is hard to tell.
FWIW, if you wanted a heavier 308 rifle buffer weight, Midway seems to be selling the KAK Heavy 308 rifle buffer.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1021956833?pid=814615
Any quality AR15 rifle length buffer tube will work. FWIW, I prefer one made from 7075 Alum.I can’t find just the buffer tube…
I have a rifle-length AR10 and want to run the below buffer
KynSHOT AR-10 7.62mm/.308 Buffer for Fixed Stocks RB5006 Color: Silver, Finish: Stainless, 13% Off w/ Free S&H
Shop KynSHOT AR-10 7.62mm/.308 Buffer for Fixed Stocks | 13% Off 4.6 Star Rating on 5 Reviews for KynSHOT AR-10 7.62mm/.308 Buffer for Fixed Stocks Best Rated + Free Shipping over $49.
I forgot to ask, what caliber LFAR are you asking for ?
I just saw your 300WM thread.
I just looked around, I don’t have anymore ar10 rifle buffers tubes.
I’ve got two carbine AR10 buffers tubes. You might have to throw the spare parts in the drawer, kinda how I ended up with two carbine buffer kits. Lol
I’ve got two carbine AR10 buffers tubes. You might have to throw the spare parts in the drawer, kinda how I ended up with two carbine buffer kits. Lol
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I’m looking at the VLTOR buffer tube but it says it will only work with VLTOR A5 buffers and spring? Is this true cause I wanted to get a tubbs spring and hydraulic buffer
I believe that is the case. KAK has a buffer tube that doesn’t come with buffer or spring, but it’s out of stock on AR15Discounts.com. It could be in stock elsewhere .
The VLTOR spring kits are out of stock everywhere, anyway. The kit comes with a spring and buffer. Guess I’ll stick to the original plan of the aero
The RE kit that you linked in the OP is rifle length and is for fixed stocks. The intermediate (A5) length is for collapsible stocks. Maybe you should specify which stock you intend on using.
Magpul PRS Lite
I’m building out an 80 lower I finished perfectly on a CNC machine. For that reason I don’t mind going cheap on parts like a bear creek armory upper.
The PRS Lite will will not work with a rifle length RE, like you linked in the OP. It will work with either a intermediate (A5) or carbine length RE. The PRS Gen 3 will work with all three RE lengths. The PRS Lite can be finicky with some brands of REs. The UTG PRO AR-10 #TLU002 is one of the better deals for an intermediate RE, but I have not used one on a PRS Lite. Your buffer and spring selection must be compatible for the intermediate RE when used for an AR-10/308. Do not use an A5 buffer or AR-15 spring.
Thanks for the info! This is the upper I'm using. https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/30...-gas-system-15-mlok-nrail-sch-gen2-upper.html
It has a rifle-length gas system. Will an intermediate RE be compatible with this? Sounds like I should just get a shorter or heavier buffer?
Gas system lengths and RE lengths are independent of each other. There are some considerations when it comes to choosing buffer weight, including the gas system length and dwell.
This needs to be made more clear.
With a LFAR, and its longer 308 sized BCG, the travel into a buffer tube will be deeper than a AR15 BCG, so... for standard'ish buffers... Not sure about the Armaspec )
With a AR15 length carbine buffer tube, you must use a 2.5" buffer length.
With a Vltor A5 / Armalite length carbine buffer tube, you must use a 3.25" buffer length ( Standard AR15 carbine buffer size )
With a AR15 rifle length buffer tube length ( LFAR's use the same size ) , you must use a 5.25"ish buffer length. ( Shorter than a AR15 Rifle length buffer )
The various systems do not inter change.
With a LFAR, and its longer 308 sized BCG, the travel into a buffer tube will be deeper than a AR15 BCG, so... for standard'ish buffers... Not sure about the Armaspec )
With a AR15 length carbine buffer tube, you must use a 2.5" buffer length.
With a Vltor A5 / Armalite length carbine buffer tube, you must use a 3.25" buffer length ( Standard AR15 carbine buffer size )
With a AR15 rifle length buffer tube length ( LFAR's use the same size ) , you must use a 5.25"ish buffer length. ( Shorter than a AR15 Rifle length buffer )
The various systems do not inter change.
The Q&A on the buffer says it will work with a fixed A1 & A2 stock. Why 'fixed' I'm not sure, because the tube doesn't collapse, the stock does. I do not know if I what I posted will work with eachother.
The armspec is a sell contained buffer/spring like the JP silent capture set up. It’s completely stand alone unit, nothing else is needed. Just make sure you get the right one for the buffer tube length you have.
You need a different buffer if you want to use the flat wire spring. Do not get the fixed stock buffer if you plan on using the buffer tube you listed. I do recommend spending the money on the kyn shot. But I’d also add an adjustable gas block. You can really make a nice shooting rifle with all those components. I haven’t seen too many 308 ars that didn’t need an adjustable gas block.
You need a different buffer if you want to use the flat wire spring. Do not get the fixed stock buffer if you plan on using the buffer tube you listed. I do recommend spending the money on the kyn shot. But I’d also add an adjustable gas block. You can really make a nice shooting rifle with all those components. I haven’t seen too many 308 ars that didn’t need an adjustable gas block.
What they mean is a rifle length buffer tube.
So the armaspec buffer is out. The Leapers buffer tube is A5? Q&A on the Leapers tube says I have to use a carbine buffer
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Kynshot and the Tubbs Flatwire are use at the same time?
That’s what I was about to ask. Does the Kynshot need a spring?
I’m gonna try this
KynSHOT AR-10 7.62mm/.308 Recoil Buffer w/ Standard Collapsible Stock RB5005 Color: Silver, Finish: Stainless, 13% Off w/ Free Shipping
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KAK A5 Style AR15 Buffer Tube, 9-Position
Customize and enhance your firearm's performance with the A5 style AR-15 buffer tube featuring a 9-position design. This premium buffer tube provides you with unmatched adjustability, allowing you to fine-tune your rifle for optimal performance and shooting comfort. Elevate your shooting...
kakindustry.com What about this KAK tube? It says A5 components only?
515-0604-001 - KAK Industry A5 Style 9-Position Buffer Tube - AR15Discounts
KAK Indsutry AR15 A5 Style Buffer Tube NOTE- Our A5 Style Buffer Tube is only compatible with A5 Style Buffers and Rifle Length AR15 buffer springs Material
ar15discounts.com I was referring to the standard rifle buffer tube, early in this thread I thought you were referring to the A2/rifle buffer tube. But then I seen you clarified that you are using a carbine buffer. Lots of confusion early on. LolWhat about this KAK tube? It says A5 components only?
515-0604-001 - KAK Industry A5 Style 9-Position Buffer Tube - AR15Discounts
KAK Indsutry AR15 A5 Style Buffer Tube NOTE- Our A5 Style Buffer Tube is only compatible with A5 Style Buffers and Rifle Length AR15 buffer springs Material
KynSHOT AR-10 7.62mm/.308 Recoil Buffer w/ Standard Collapsible Stock RB5005 Color: Silver, Finish: Stainless, 13% Off w/ Free Shipping
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www.opticsplanet.com This buffer will NOT work in a 308 with an AR15 carbine or collapsible stock length tube, which is 7" internal depth.
This buffer will NOT work in a rifle length or "fixed stock length" tube.
I would like to ask you guys a question about the Magpul PRS Lite stock.
So I bought a PSA 556 upper with a 20" barrel and a rifle length gas tube. Which buffer tube, spring, and buffer am I supposed to use?
Thanks in advance. Just a little confused
So I bought a PSA 556 upper with a 20" barrel and a rifle length gas tube. Which buffer tube, spring, and buffer am I supposed to use?
Thanks in advance. Just a little confused
I'm not familiar with the gas systems but if I have a rifle length tube doesn't that mean I'm supposed to use rifle length tube spring and buffer? I thought I read that the A5 tube was in the middle of carbine and rifle length.
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