KRC
Active Member
I am assembling an upper in 224Valkyrie and am just beginning to learn about the AR15 gas system and buffers. LOTS of info/videos on weights and springs etc., but I could find no answers to a few questions.
Why are there 3 or more buffer weights? Why not a single piece? Adjustability would be just as easily done with single pieces, and it would seem that manufacturing cost would be less.
Why, even with the rubber spacers, is there lengthwise free play in the weight movement within the buffer weight tube? Why can you rattle these things? Why not have enough spacers to have a snug fit filling the tube?
While it seems to be universally agreed upon that the use of heavier buffer weights and stronger springs reduces "felt" recoil, does this improve, detract from, or have no real effect on absolute precision - with respect to the effect of gun and muzzle movement caused by recoil before the bullet exits the bore? (Given that cycling and ejection are A-OK.)
Does anyone have any first hand knowledge or experience (besides the online reviews) with the real effect on precision with the use of alternate buffer weight/spring systems like the JP Silent Captured or Armaspec SRS Stealth systems?
Thanks.
Why are there 3 or more buffer weights? Why not a single piece? Adjustability would be just as easily done with single pieces, and it would seem that manufacturing cost would be less.
Why, even with the rubber spacers, is there lengthwise free play in the weight movement within the buffer weight tube? Why can you rattle these things? Why not have enough spacers to have a snug fit filling the tube?
While it seems to be universally agreed upon that the use of heavier buffer weights and stronger springs reduces "felt" recoil, does this improve, detract from, or have no real effect on absolute precision - with respect to the effect of gun and muzzle movement caused by recoil before the bullet exits the bore? (Given that cycling and ejection are A-OK.)
Does anyone have any first hand knowledge or experience (besides the online reviews) with the real effect on precision with the use of alternate buffer weight/spring systems like the JP Silent Captured or Armaspec SRS Stealth systems?
Thanks.