Change the AR buffer spring or weight first?

[Mr_Gixxer]

I think that's a good ejection angle and setup if you're running a binary trigger.

[jthrelf]

I'd try an H2 or H1 buffer, you have nothing to lose. You can also buy tungsten weights to make your own or multiple different heavier buffers (I.e. buy one H3 and you have a carbine buffer now you can make an H1 and an H2 for a different gun). Depending on what prices you can find this may be more economical.

I agree with trying to tame down over-gassed cycling. Sure it will work the other way, but for a $25 buffer why not tune it more appropriately.

[alpacaheat]

If it's overgassed wouldn't knowing what kind of loads the OP is putting through the rifle be pertinent? I'm may not be the brightest but would shooting lighter loads alleviate so of the issue?

That could be the solution. The optimal loads are different for various barrel twist rates from what I understand.

Let's start there, what grain and what twist rate are you using?

[DavidH]

Another reason I build my own. And I now have a set string of parts I use in every build. The brass goes where I WANT it to!

And I am an AR pro....although it’s kind of like being the “tallest” dwarf.

[Hodgie]

I’ve never seen a carbine length M4 style rifle that wasn’t over gassed especially when using a standard buffer. This is why heavy buffers and eventually mid length gas systems were invented so the rifles won’t beat the shit out of themselves. Any decent milspec load will do it, it may run smoother with underpowered ammo like most steel cased .223.

[DavidH]

Steel cased ammo is for commies! LOL! Or non reloaders....which EVERY shooter should be!

[Hodgie]

Steel cased ammo is for commies! LOL! Or non reloaders....which EVERY shooter should be!

I'm neither a commie or a reloader because I always had limited time which I would rather spend shooting then reloading for it. That all being said American manufactures make it as well and it's been used in American military service in some very iconic weapons.

[nashorn]

Trade it in for an AIRSOFT. The world will be much safer.

[jthrelf]

Trade it in for an AIRSOFT. The world will be much safer.

Thanks for your input!

[John7367]

Thank you chp1911!