H-Buffer or H3?
I thought that by going to a H3, that the felt recoil would be reduced, but I think that it actually increased the felt recoil on my SBR.
Gun of Topic:
11.5" BCM w/ AAC Ranger2 Suppressor, shootng M193 55gn FMJ.
Why did you skip H2? If you really want to fine-tune your rifle get a selection of buffers. Carbine, H, ST-T2, H2, H3, listed from lightest to heaviest. Personally I think it would be a good idea to to invest in one of each of those buffers (skip the non-essential ST-T2 if you like). That way you would have a testing panel to see which buffer works best. in every AR from here on out.
Thatâs what I had on hand.
SBRâs have bigger gas ports and usually run best with heavier buffers. H2 or H3 is probably best. If the H3 seems to cause more recoil, back down to an H2.
Agree with this. There are so many variables, including BCG weight, gas port size, buffer spring etc, and now youâre throwing a suppressor into the mix, that you need to try each. If you want to get really fancy, get both a blue and red buffer spring (Tactical Springs/Sprinco) to put into the mix.
H3, especially if suppressed â all things being equal. If you have access to multiple buffer weights, try them all â but usually, the heavier the buffer the better.
My 10.5" came with an H2 from the factory
If your SBR cannot run on a regular H buffer, both suppressed and and unsuppressed, you need a different gun.
This over analysis on this issue is getting out of hand.
Every week, there is one âwhat buffer do I needâ thread where we rehash all the same shit.
When did I say that my SBR couldnât run on a regular H buffer? Give me your mailing address so I can send you a refund on your $0.02.
The search button, yes I used it, but did not find the answer that I was looking for, thatâs why I posted a question here. If you canât contribute something productive to a thread, then whatâs the point of coming here -vs- TOS?
Iâd say all roads point to H2 if the recoil feels worse with the Suppressor.
As long as it runs reliably unsuppressed with all ammo (.223 and 5.56) Iâd go with that.
Give me your mailing address so I can send you a refund on your $0.02.
:laugh: That made me laugh.
Seriously, whatâs the big deal? How many AK threads do we have going in the Other Assault Rifle Sub Forum?
The truth is in a forum youâre going to have an influx of new members constantly (if itâs a good forum), the stickies will provide a good guideline and new members should listen/observe before just joining and posting a thread, but, frankly, some threads/ideas will resurface. I think this thread is relevant.
I guess I just donât get the big fuss over this.
What I might do, to add an element of interest to this thread, to the OP, is edit the original post, add a Poll option and see what people with Suppressed SBRâs do run, and ask them to post their experiences.
I think thatâd help.
I think the frustration comes from the fact that some people believe that the buffer exists to tune recoil impulse for the comfort of the shooter. It doesnât. The buffer exists as a part of the mass-spring system of the gun, necessary for itâs reliable function. Use the buffer that makes your gun run reliably, not which one is âsofter shootingâ.
I hear you, but both buffers run reliably suppressed and unsuppressed, now with that out of the wayâŚ
Then you just answered your own question in the first post, no? Both are reliable, the H is softer. Done and done.
Exactly
you would probably notice more difference with an adjustable gas block. especially when you put the suppressor on. your are increasing the back pressure. I like to tune is done were it is just running, and it feels good.
Good point, but isnât it easier to say that than,
This over analysis on this issue is getting out of hand.
Every week, there is one âwhat buffer do I needâ thread where we rehash all the same shit.
Just sayinâ. Iâd think youâd want to run an H2 because itâd probably be more optimal in an Suppressed SBR, I saw this referenced in another thread, but grant seemed to have a similar setup.
After reading this thread, Dunno what to think
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=33743
It appears most SBRâs suppressed will be overgassed, it might be ideal to try an H2 or H3 as the bolt velocity is rapidly increased.
Food for thought, I might use that for reference or shoot Grant a PM.
Grantâs awesome as a side note, I use the guy whenever I can, extremely inclined on the knowledge of the weapons he sells, great prices, quick responses, good service.
Iâm thinking itâd be worth it to try an H2 if a regular Suppressed SBR will shoot 5.56mm fine suppressed with an H3.
Food for thought.
Food for thoughtâŚ
The Colt MK18 uses a regular H buffer. This is the standard for 10.5" barreled SBRs by which others are measured.
Iâm not saying a H2 is more appropriate for an SBR that is suppressed all the time, but suppressed shooting all the time is not realistic.
Agreed.