June 6, 2014, 12:55 PM | #1 |
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6.8 SPC buffer question.
I don't really see it mentioned, and I have been wondering.
Do you need a different/heavier buffer for 6.8? I am running an H2 right now, and was wondering if I got an upper if I would need a new buffer. |
June 6, 2014, 01:16 PM | #2 |
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I don't really know but EVERY time I've ask if there needs to be a different buffer or spring when making a caliber change . I was told no even when using those big single stack calibers . So I'm going to say no but the fact I just put that in writing means I'm wrong once again
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I installed a 20" 6.8 barrel on an older Colt AR15A2 Competition HBAR. The only other items I needed to swap were the bolt and magazine. The rifle functions flawlessly with the stock 5.56 rifle buffer.
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OK then... My H2 should work then.
Now to wait until PSA has a 18" barrel upper on sale. |
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If your gas system wasn't setup quite right, you can use buffer weight to fine tune it. If you see swipes without flat primers and/or you are ejecting toward the front of the gun, it's overgassed and a heavier buffer might help. If it's ejecting behind you, you may need a lighter buffer.
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Yeah... I was concerned the larger round would have timing issues without more buffer.
I can tune if I need. |
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My 6.8 with a 16 inch barrel and CAR stock beat the carbine buffer up so badly that the plastic part flattened out and would not slide in the tube. It only took a couple of thousand rounds to do it but it did. I replaced with a heavier carbine buffer and I do not see any damage so far. The ejection was still at 4-5 o'clock but the buffer was being hammered pretty badly.
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Good to know.
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June 8, 2014, 03:26 PM | #9 |
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Hodaka, what length gas system do you have and do you know what size the port is?
You might also have a weak spring.
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The gas tube is 9". I have no idea of the port diameter but mine is one of the earlier 6.8's and I'm pretty sure it is whatever is stock for a 5.56 CAR. It is a JT distributing upper. It has been working fine since i put in the heaviest buffer I could find.
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June 8, 2014, 09:03 PM | #11 |
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Standard buffer is recommended. If you regularly maintain your rifle, you will see any signs of wear/damage early and be able to correct it accordingly.
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