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Toolman · March 14, 2012, 05:42 PM

Sounds like something is bottoming out or a bent buffer tube. Make sure the buffer stop screw is threaded in far enough so threads of the the plunger are not exposed. Wiggle the stock while trying the charging handle,,,unloaded chamber & no mag of course,,,,?

March 14, 2012, 05:42 PM	#15
Toolman Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 514	Sounds like something is bottoming out or a bent buffer tube. Make sure the buffer stop screw is threaded in far enough so threads of the the plunger are not exposed. Wiggle the stock while trying the charging handle,,,unloaded chamber & no mag of course,,,,? __________________ Crime Control. NOT Gun Control.