So, I took my new build out today and had exactly the trouble I thought I would. First round out of the barrel was an M80 surplus projectile 147gr w/ 15.0gr of 2400 behind it. I forgot to bring a battery for my chrono so I have no idea what the speed was, but I suspect around 1800 or so. It short stroked to such a degree all it did was pull the case slightly out of the chamber. So I removed all the weight from the buffer, and increased the charge to 16.0gr (2000fps est). Now it began to stovepipe, so it's getting better but not good enough.
I figured I needed to get home and grab a lighter buffer spring, but after looking into it for some time, it would seem no one knows shit about buffer springs out there. So I'll end up having to cut down the spring to get it where I want it. Springs are cheap, and I want to make sure it functions correctly. At least this way I can get it exactly how I want it.
I figured I needed to get home and grab a lighter buffer spring, but after looking into it for some time, it would seem no one knows shit about buffer springs out there. So I'll end up having to cut down the spring to get it where I want it. Springs are cheap, and I want to make sure it functions correctly. At least this way I can get it exactly how I want it.
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