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Old March 22, 2018, 09:58 AM   #1
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HELP

What buffer weight and spring should I use for 69 grain bullets in a carbine 5.56x45
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Old March 22, 2018, 12:10 PM   #2
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Gas system length? Regardless, should be fine with a standard carbine buffer and spring or "H" buffer.
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Old March 23, 2018, 06:47 AM   #3
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Shoot it and see where your empty brass lands. Anything ahead of 3 o'clock needs a heavier buffer or adjustable gas block.
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Old March 23, 2018, 07:01 AM   #4
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Go with an H buffer to start like mentioned above.
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Old March 23, 2018, 08:43 AM   #5
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THANKS to all that replied I will do as told Thanks again.
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Old March 23, 2018, 01:02 PM   #6
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Well I jest ordered me a comp lower in stead of putting one together at Palmetto State Armory Magpul CTR Edition
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