I'm thinking the same. I didn't know Jack about my Ar but after watching this series up to now I feel like I'm well educated about these firearms.
@SicsemperevelloMortemtyr-by9hjАй бұрын
They really are a great company. Customer service is great. I try to buy from them or Midway USA over Amazon or somewhere else if I can. Worth a slower shipping compared to Amazon.
@philCDXX Жыл бұрын
I wish there was a chart with calibers, barrel and gas lengths, and buffer weights breakdown. Old school text book style. Just finishing a .458 socom build and finding an accurate weight setup that isnt just "start with this and adjust from there" is kinda lame. There has to be some sorta math based/measured number system to selecting buffer setups. Unless I just havent found it.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
It might take some time, but we'll eventually get there!
@philCDXX Жыл бұрын
@@At3tactical I just read the blog on buffer weights and it is helpful. Still not quite the chart Im looking for but a good read none the less.
@jhutch1470 Жыл бұрын
I'm also starting a .458 build. I have read that the chamber pressures of the .458 are around 35,000 psi, and the 5.56 is around 48 to 50,000 psi. I have watched videos that say a standard weight 5.56 buffer should be good, if the barrel is gassed properly. I am still learning.
@DanielSanchez-ec3oi Жыл бұрын
I think a more representative form would be a developed calculator. There are too many variable combinations for just 1 table. It would be easy enough though, just plug in the values for each variable to receive the answer.
@DreadPirarateAndersen Жыл бұрын
@@jhutch1470 .223 is around the 40 ~50K PSI, the 5.56 NATO is closer to 55K according to the schematics I saw back in the Army days, in the Weapons mechanic shop, at my bench
@riccardorinaldo79346 ай бұрын
Surprisingly, there aren’t many good videos on this. But this one knocks it out of the park. Thanks!
@At3tactical5 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it.
@actionjksn4 ай бұрын
There's 3 sizes of buffer tube. There is also the A5 buffer system which uses a rifle length spring, but the tube is in between rifle and carbine. It's actually an amazing system and reduces felt recoil and improves ejection.
@douglasshouganai2516Ай бұрын
I've always wondered if felt recoil would be reduced if using a rifle length tube and spring but a lighter weight and/or shorter buffer weight. Goal being to prevent the buffer weight/bolt carrier combination from ever bottoming out the spring. This video seems to tell me that I'll have problems with FTF due to carrier speed though.
@drtmi8789 Жыл бұрын
A5 H2, rifle length mil-spec recoil spring, mil-spec diameter A5 length tube. There are 3 types of buffers.
@davidkint17 Жыл бұрын
Randy, I like you even more now that I've seen this. Had no idea you were both a reef guy and a gun guy. You've been such a staple of my reef hobby for so long and to see you hear, makes me smile.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Haha! After 16yrs of wearing the Army green business suite...guns were just a natural transition. 😆 Thanks for following along, it really means a lot.
@johnbrasher344 Жыл бұрын
Always loved the reef videos. One day I’ll pull the trigger on my first reef build.
@rickyse3p6 ай бұрын
I just took a break from drawing out how i want to design the stand for my 60 breeder reef tank build to sit back and watch some 2nd A content. My face when the video started out with Randy was like 👁️👄👁️ I thought there was a glitch in the matrix
@taktical_grumpy Жыл бұрын
Saw Randy and immediately knew I can trust this guy. Learned most of what i know about Saltwater reef tanks from him back in the day.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Always great to see salty shooters making their way to these videos eventually! 😅 -Randy
@JZstudiosZNATION6 ай бұрын
I thought I recognized Randy, that explains it 😂
@b3delta1 Жыл бұрын
ArmaLite M15 - hydraulic buffer, Tubb flatwire, Tubb carrier weight system - negligible recoil and no feed problems amazing setup
@rifleshooterchannel208 Жыл бұрын
Any 5.56 carbine gas negligible recoil…
@rickm4295 Жыл бұрын
Geissele Super 42's in everything with H-2's. 4 o'clock pattern unless suppressed... I like those regular Springco blue springs too, never had a problem with those with a H-2 either. Geissele stuff just ......costs more, lol
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately all the greatest material things in life seem to have a hefty tag on them....but you know damn well I'm still gonna get that Polaris General one day! 😂
@jachoreefer Жыл бұрын
Is weird to see you talking about AR 15 instead of reef tanks but lucky for me I enjoy both, 👍👍
@XxGhost141xX Жыл бұрын
So much easily digestible information in this video. Thank you!
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad to help.
@thesanfordmethod1905 Жыл бұрын
I agree ! Well stated videos ! :D
@andrewgill69967 ай бұрын
Extremely helpful for the latest build I did which is a 7.5” barrel and correlating gas system. Couldn’t understand it’s trouble and am only recently enlightened by the buffer weight factor. Thank you for this perfect explanation !
@theronfriss91538 ай бұрын
H2 and flat wire spring. Amazing combo for most 5.56 guns and 300 blk
@rexpepper25137 ай бұрын
Thank you!! This is what I was looking for.
@theronfriss91537 ай бұрын
@rexpepper2513 no problem. Took me a bunch of trial and error and research so glad I can help
@brian_b_music Жыл бұрын
I have a Spike’s T2 buffer in my 11.5 Spike’s Tactical. With a JP Enterprises tuned and polished spring. It shoots like a dream, without the annoying twang that my old DPMS had.
@mikesuch9021 Жыл бұрын
The new FM 15 will never get a buffer spring Twang it doesn't come with one.
@brian_b_music Жыл бұрын
@@mikesuch9021 Yeah I’ve looked at that. I’m not sure if I want to go that route yet. My Spike’s buffer is crushed tungsten, so no clacking buffer weights. I don’t buy cheap springs, so I don’t have to worry about noise.
@rifleshooterchannel208 Жыл бұрын
Gimmick buffer.
@brian_b_music Жыл бұрын
@@rifleshooterchannel208 I don’t know, I thought crushed tungsten was actually a good idea. I don’t like the clacking sound buffer weights make. Spikes has some cringey advertising, but they do make good stuff.
@CJLiveFromTheOutdoors Жыл бұрын
This a great breakdown of it all. Glad i found your channel. I'm in the middle of buying parts for a 20" AR rifle build and this is what i was looking for. Thanks for running us through it.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad that these are helping out the way we hoped. Thanks for the kudos! -Randy
@CJLiveFromTheOutdoors Жыл бұрын
@@At3tactical Absolutely. I was an instructor for several years of my Air Force career and I appreciate the value of focused and concise delivery of correct and useful information. The high production value and clearly organized flow of your video don't happen by accident so I wanted to thank you for your efforts. Best of luck with your business and KZbin endeavors. I'll be checking out AT3 Tactical for my firearms needs because of this video.
@gunnutmike7 ай бұрын
Now do one on AR pistols. Both 300 BO and 5.56.
@Jason-qq3fz Жыл бұрын
I have the JP Enterprise buffer system I love it!
@bills694611 ай бұрын
I replaced my collapsible stock with a UTG A1 military stock. It came with the correct tube, spring and buffet weight. My AR15 cycles perfectly and have no issues after over 2,000 rounds. If you convert, get a complete kit. Don’t mix and match.
@Frankie5Angels15011 ай бұрын
Just curious: why would you want to downgrade to a fixed stock?
@DRay-or4tc Жыл бұрын
A properly gassed barrel, rather 10.3” or 16” (and everything between) will run great with an H2 and standard Carbine spring. Assuming quality, standard pressure to 5.56 pressure ammo used.
@pawpatina8 ай бұрын
exactly. everyone always messes with weights forever instead of an adjustable gas block... so simple.
@theronfriss91538 ай бұрын
Just put an h2 in my alex pro 14.5 w tubbs flat wire spring. The gun quite literally thanked me for putting a heavier buffer in
@jameskirk36 ай бұрын
If your ejected casings are coming out at a right angle to the port, leave the buffer and gas alone please.... pretty please! 😂 Machine guns have a kuch tougher time getting buffers set up properly. Most semi automatic AR's have lots of gas and lots of spring, but that doesnt make it wrong.
@technicaldifficulties2522 Жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen yet on this. I'm dealing with 2 builds from scratch. 1. 16" 5.56 / .223 that feeds and extracts but no LRBHO ( I do need to try a different mag, only had 1 at the range during cherry pop time ) 2. 10.5" 5.56 / .223 that fails to feed and sometimes extracts ( potential gas block issues - unconfirmed) I am relatively new to all this. Please keep making the highly informative videos. Stay Rad. Stay safe!
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking us out! From the sounds of it both seem to be undergassed, which I would start troubleshooting first at the gas block alignment. One of the most common issues with builds is the placement of the gas block. Many builders just shove the gas block right up against the shoulder on the barrel, when it typically needs about a credit card width of space off the shoulder for proper alignment. Not doing this can restrict enough gas from going back to your BCG to cause it to short stroke. If that turns out to not be your issue, you could look into swapping out the buffers to the next lightest weight. (I.e.- From H2 to H). Hope that helps! You can always give us a call or send in an email as well. We're happy to help!
@chief5981 Жыл бұрын
I ordered all the parts i needed to build 2 ARs the same length as you’d at the same time.. I didn’t make it far before I just took them both to a gun smith. Good luck doggie
@breckfreeride Жыл бұрын
Barrel length and gas port size and length mean way more than this bs. You're starting at the wrong end.
@CrunchySopa Жыл бұрын
Running a VLTOR A5 with a Sprinco "green" spring on a BCM 18'' rifle length gas upper. Super flat shooter with minimal felt recoil.
@nickr4015 Жыл бұрын
What weight buffer do you use?
@jairustheadventurer393511 ай бұрын
I'm a big fan of the armaspec H2! You can remove the buffer retaining pin with a captured buffer, and that pin is a serious failure point of the AR15. It's not expensive, it's smooth, and it make your gun more reliable.
@pinoy1hitko2 ай бұрын
Would love to see you guys do an updated video including the a5 systems, showing ejection patterns with different buffer weights and springs, with and without suppressors. Great video!
@At3tacticalАй бұрын
Thanks for the feedback
@bosstang33552 ай бұрын
Just found this video. Always knew you as a reefer.. Glad to see I'm not the only guy addicted to gun powder and salt water!
@At3tactical2 ай бұрын
Gun Powder and Salt Water 🏴☠️⚓️
@markofmckinney941 Жыл бұрын
Great video... I'm in the process of tuning my AR-15 with a suppressor and adjustible gas block... this added to my confidence level that I'm on the right track.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad to help!
@nebick27 Жыл бұрын
I run a VLTOR A5 buffer system combined with a Geissele Super 42 rifle spring, great for the money and haven't seen a better setup yet
@timbrassinne719 Жыл бұрын
Same here. A5h2 buffer to be exact.
@breckfreeride Жыл бұрын
$$$ basic bitch setup runs fine if you know your barrel and gas port.
@jstgermain Жыл бұрын
anythign from VLTOR is amazing. I run my "battle rifle" with a VLTOR upper, lower, and buffer.
@hairydogstail Жыл бұрын
If the gas port is correct for the barrel length, then a standard buffer weight and proper length spring is perfect in any semi auto.. Vltor mill spec receiver extensions are the only buffer tubes I will use. The A5 is not necessary or does it reduce recoil impulse. JP SCS are perfect for any semi auto..H2 or bigger are not needed for properly gassed rifles..
@Pegasus209 Жыл бұрын
Geissele Super 42 spring and proprietary H2 buffer makes my 16" mid-length rifle shoot like a dream. Very light recoil, cycles perfectly, and definitely no spring twang. I also purchased a spare tungsten weight in case I needed it, but it turns out it's perfect as it is. I mentioned proprietary buffer as the spring won't slip over the shoulder on a standard buffer due to it's decreased inside diameter. Since the spring is built to last, it should be the last spring/buffer set I'll ever need to purchase.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Those Geissele folks sure knocked it out of the park on those! Appreciate your first hand experience.
@Pegasus209 Жыл бұрын
@@At3tactical My pleasure!!!
@dougsnavely847 Жыл бұрын
Do you know if a 20" rifle too long for that Super 42?
@trumpie5399 Жыл бұрын
G makes a Super 42 rifle spring just for the rifle extension tube.
@R5RGP Жыл бұрын
@@dougsnavely847 depends on manufacturers QC, on mine it was fine until i ran steel case.
@jacobkoen8994 Жыл бұрын
My favorite rifle is a 16" mid length gas tube with a rifle buffer and tube with a braided spring. It's the smoothest shooting ar that I've shot and I've yet to have it malfunction.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
The way 5.56 was intended! Lol
@GtcoUC Жыл бұрын
Randy saying corals instead of corals made me smile….. and miss him even more
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
🤣
@st.louismissouri3312 Жыл бұрын
Is he dead?
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
🤣 Haha! Nope, not dead. Just changed industries for KZbin video topics. I once taught folks how to keep a monkey alive in space...well, almost like that. Keeping ocean critters alive in a tank at your house, which is pretty damn tough!
@BlackdogADV Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I just found your channel. I kind of settled on H2 for all my ARs.
@trumpie5399 Жыл бұрын
16” Noveske N4 Mid Length “G” Super 42 H2 buffer and spring Full M16 Carrier Perfect 4 o’clock ejection with Green Tip
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Like butter...!
@georget7865 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. I have two AR-15’s 18 and 20” barrels. Rifle length gas tube. Short cycling. I have carbine buffer tube, spring and weight. I am going to replace carbine buffer weight with a buffer weight of 2.75 oz. I’ve tried the JP Enterprise system as well. I am still evaluating my situation and will likely start over and look at each possible area that might be the culprit to include ammunition brand vs reloads. I could say more, but won’t bore everyone with the specifics.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
I'd be willing to bet that the culprit might be the gas block and most likely that it is not aligned properly with the barrel gas port. You might see indications of gas leaks in that general area around the gas block (carbon buildup that looks forced outward)... but if not, it might be worth having someone look at it. Not sure what gas block / barrel combo you're working with but in MOST cases where you're installing your own gas block on a barrel shoulder (gas block journal)... there should be about a credit card width of space between the gas block and the "shoulder". Most barrels have a hard stopping point where the gas block can't travel any further... that would be the "journal / shoulder"... a credit card distance off that point is about right 80% or more of the time. Hopefully you get it figured out! Let us know where we can help.
@georget7865 Жыл бұрын
@@At3tactical Thank you! Your correct on re-examining the gas block which is next. I suppose I was wanting to avoid that, but it appears this might be the case which I knew was a possibility and all likelihood the problem. One other area I am re-examining is undercharge cartridge which might be possible, but not likely.👍
@WhiteDragonSecurity Жыл бұрын
@@georget7865 Roll up a piece of white paper, slide it inside the handguard, and fire off a few rounds to see if the paper is catching any blast. If so, the block could either be out of alignment or have an out of spec inside diameter, or worst case, the barrel diameter is. If the paper checks clean-ish, then the gas port is likely too small. Before checking the gas port size, make sure that you aren't using either a rifle spring or buffer inside of your carbine buffer tube. Check that you aren't using an AR-10 spring or buffer inside of an AR-15 buffer tube. Check that the inside of the buffer tube isn't being partially blocked by debris or machined incorrectly. If machined out of spec or mis-threaded during install, it may cause the bcg to bind, shortening it's travel. Check the upper receiver itself. Poor milling can throw everything out of whack. This can be from misaligned cuts, narrow cuts, or even the upper itself being slightly crushed, causing it to squeeze the bcg, and thus either shorten or slow it's travel. Check that the gas key is fully seated on the bcg. Check that the gas tube is not crimped, blocked, or has a misaligned gas port hole.
@georget7865 Жыл бұрын
@@WhiteDragonSecurity THANK YOU! I have been systematically going through every aspect of my rifle. I appreciate the advice and tips.
@WhiteDragonSecurity Жыл бұрын
@@georget7865 Hope it helps. 👍
@jasongaudreau20754 ай бұрын
Great info. Just came from your bcg video. Another great one! Been learning and scheming. All great stuff for a buy once cry once shtf self defense goals.
@At3tactical4 ай бұрын
Glad to help.
@stevengarland895 Жыл бұрын
From BRS to this Randy,what an upgrade bud.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
HECK YEAH! I have to admit, this stuff excites me just a bit more than fishy stuffs...Haha! Thanks for dropping in.
@kylesalem-fuson8012Ай бұрын
Half way through this video ive already learned so much. I feel almost embarrassed to have just learned what mil spec and comm spec mean as im scrolling different stocks. Great video
@At3tacticalАй бұрын
We all learn new things every day, glad we could help.
@chrissewell1608 Жыл бұрын
Twang & Bang! I miss that channel. He always had good stuff to say!
@Jcasta83 ай бұрын
Holy shit Batman, I’m getting fucking learnt today. Great video. First generation gun owner so KZbin has been my guide/teacher and now YOU. Thank you for this video.
@At3tactical3 ай бұрын
Glad to help.
@MustKillallHumans9 ай бұрын
Never had a probelm in any of my AR builds running H2 with adjustable gas block that can get the dwell time just right to see that perfect 3 O'clock ejection pattern
@mattconrad2898 Жыл бұрын
Building my first AR, and got a commercial buffer tube and then put a brand new B5 bravo stock on it.. I thought I was going crazy until I found this video 🤣🤣🤣
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Dang! If only we hit you first. 🤣 That's part of the game though, when info isn't just "slap you in the face" clear.
@Dmac696911 ай бұрын
Colt is very clear on what the purposes of each buffer weight is. No need to over complicate it, and theres no need to mess around with it.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
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@101stgrunt6 Жыл бұрын
I have a question, you said in your video that short carbines typically use a heavier end spectrum buffer weight and a longer carbine to full length gas systems will use a lighter buffer weight usually, around the 3oz or so range. But a regular AR-15 full length rifle uses a 5oz buffer weight. Why is that? Their gas system is long like that of a longer style "carbine" but you suggested typically using a light buffer weight. Why would a long carbine use a light weight but a full rifle use a heavy weight? I'm confused.
@matthewashworth6530 Жыл бұрын
Have a Unbranded AR lower paired with and Aero upper. Had issues with the bolt coming back to fill battery. Just a hair behind where it needed to be but caused to not fire. Made sure to line it up good. Took a bit but now shoots fine. Guess it just needed to break in. Used white lithium grease on the spring and buffer and toned the twang down a bit too.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Great point about the grease and the twang that would've been a nice little tidbit in this one. I'd be willing to bet that the VAST majority of us, haven't put a spec of grease on their springs...and that it might be just enough to make annoying twangs manageable. (Unless you're into that kinda thing. Ha!)
@Goojy-Gooj Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed to know, when I needed to know it. This is archive quality info. Thank you.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@skidrowslasher36329 ай бұрын
When I set up my ar man it was a task I learned so much in a week. I went with the faxon lightweight barrel and BCG so I ended up going with the light spring and a adjustable buffer started off heavy and went from there. but man the recoil is so smooth.
@mikebeddingfield2144 Жыл бұрын
Had a 16 inch in 9mm and i can tell you that the spring can make you scratch your head trying to back a high speed bcg down tryed buffer after buffer and was still setting the projectile back hard in the case changed the spring and all good
@Cory14Tina02 Жыл бұрын
Great break-down. I just wish a video like this with a break-down & recommendations for buffer assembly setup for running different uppersin a variety of calibers would pop up, smack me, & yell watch me, ya idjyit.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Great suggestion, we're working on it!
@ryanhadfield53066 ай бұрын
My rifle has whatever the LWRC engineer that designed it to have. He knows better than I do.
@William-Bill-Munny Жыл бұрын
Ruger SFAR - Ruger customer service says carbine length ok thanks. Order parts before the firearm arrived... then after arrival looky there... its a rifle length spring with carbine buffer. The secret is out now Frankenstein
@William-Bill-Munny Жыл бұрын
16" barrel
@m118lr Жыл бұрын
Could’ve mentioned the very popular ‘dark horse’ A5 buffer. It seems for those who run it, they wouldn’t have anything else. Makes sense too…
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
For sure. Just the basics this time around, but there's still a whole 15 more episodes still coming. I wouldn't be surprised if the A5 comes back up.
@m118lr Жыл бұрын
@@At3tactical ..right on.
@jac34418 ай бұрын
Alright, I'm at a loss here. I've got a rifle-length buffer weight + rifle-length buffer spring + rifle-length buffer tube in an M16A2-style fixed stock... the BCG cannot travel rearward to clear the magazine well. It's gotta be something obvious that I'm missing
@Optimization_Coach10 ай бұрын
Gonna put a stock and tube on my CMMG Banshee 9mm soon. Decisions .... decisions!
@At3tactical10 ай бұрын
Sounds like someone submitted a Form-1 coming back soon. ;)
@robertk4077 ай бұрын
Have a new psa lower and brass is flinging out in front of me. About to replace the standard buffer with an H1. Thanks for the video, it makes good sense of things for us getting started.
@At3tactical7 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@chrissewell1608 Жыл бұрын
I had any idea, while building an AR. To build a pneumatic cycling thingamadoodle / gizmo. An air compressor hose and trigger, you can quickly attach to your muzzle. This would blow a shot of air pressure, down the barrel (backwards) cycling the BCG, loading a fresh dummy round, and working the buffer weight and spring system. In hopes of tuning the guns cycling.
@huntercook6605 Жыл бұрын
Well you'll need something that can go from zero to 58,000 PSI in a small fraction of a second. Seems non-trivial to me...not like you can just turn a valve on your shop compressor. Also, this part I'm less clear on but I'm not sure just pushing pressure down from the muzzle will operate like an actual shot.
@jonathanabeld232611 ай бұрын
Im building a .300 Blk out and will be using a carbine tube and carbine spring, probably going to try a H3 weight unless other people have other recommendations
@At3tactical11 ай бұрын
Your barrel length will likely help you decide. No suppressor yet, but the 7.5" .300BO gets the H3...knowing one is coming soon.
@RedBeardReaper6 ай бұрын
I wish you would have talked about the two silent capture buffer spring assemblies under your left arm. I just picked up one of those it looks like the JP enterprises I just bought. Was hoping you would share some interesting tips.
@Paladin18738 ай бұрын
I just built a retro M16 Dissipator (A1 fixed stock, A1upper, 16.5" barrel, rifle length gas tube, triangle handguards, and FSB). It would not fully cycle, so I tried using a lightweight BCG, but it still wouldn't cycle. I then swapped out the 5.6 ounce rifle buffer with a 3 ounce carbine buffer. Now it runs like a champ with either the standard BCG or lightweight BCG. I haven't seen any signs of excessive recoil, but I may pick up a 4.6 ounce buffer and see if it works.
@wesleyroberts71197 ай бұрын
Just a word of warning. As I'm sure you know, the carbine buffer is not as long as the rifle buffer. This means the carbine buffer can move further back into a rifle length extension. Ideally, the bolt face will travel only about a half inch past the bolt stop. If it travels further, then that (like it would with a carbine buffer in a rifle length tube) then the bcg will get a "run" on the forward stroke and slam into the bolt stop harder. This could break the bolt stop. Also, your probably ramming the back of your carrier key into the lower receiver where the buffer threads in. This is bad for the carrier key and your lower. You need to do one of two things. Either find a lighter weight rifle length buffer (or spring), or add some kind of spacer to make up the missing length.
@Paladin18737 ай бұрын
@@wesleyroberts7119 I had considered this possibility, but have seen no signs of impact. This doesn't mean it hasn't happened or can't happen over time, but I don't know of any practical way to confirm this is an issue in my Dissipator. I did install a heavier 4.6 ounce CAR buffer and it still works fine. Since the carbine buffer I'm using can theoretically compress 6.4" instead of 3.8", I have considered several alternatives. The first one is to install a carbine length spring and CAR buffer over a 2.6" spacer so that maximum BCG movement is 3.8". I have also looked at using a lightweight A2 buffer, but they are rather pricey. As an alternative I am thinking of removing a weight from an A2 buffer and installing a plastic or aluminum filler.
@Paladin18737 ай бұрын
@@wesleyroberts7119 I just modified an A2 buffer by removing one of the weights and replacing it with a nylon insert that I made on my lathe. This brought the total weight down to 3.7 ounces. The Dissipator functioned flawlessly with it and it's very light recoiling. This should resolve any potential issues with the BCG or bolt stop.
@skie628211 ай бұрын
If you want a fun time get your first ar as a super cheap ar10 sbr
@Why...So...Stupid... Жыл бұрын
Round wire with a H2 buffer weight, on a 16" barrel with a carbine gas system. I wish it was mid-length gas system but it's not. Both my ARs are the same setup and both shoot very softly. No recoil at all.
@Jackson-xr5dg6 ай бұрын
I’m surprised there wasn’t a mention of capture springs like JP
@jorgejap4702 Жыл бұрын
So weird seing Randy talking about ARs and not Reef Stuff lmaoo.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@oceres7 ай бұрын
OOOOOOOOOH That's where I knew him from! LMAO!
@professional_larper3 ай бұрын
8:08 Did my boy really just rock and lock an AR
@At3tactical3 ай бұрын
🤣 Good catch
@theknightstemplarss8 ай бұрын
Forgot about the A5 system.
@Five0fiddy Жыл бұрын
Video deserves more views
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. Glad to help!
@Five0fiddy Жыл бұрын
@@At3tactical having good production quality and getting straight to the point are two things people miss now days, you got it dude.
@Don69420 Жыл бұрын
Great video, i got a lower and then put an a2 stock on it, including the long buffer tube. I like my long ass fixed stock. Nothing on it can really break except my trapdoor on the buttplate, but it also has 0 rattle at all.
@hillaryillonlytalktowhitep21067 ай бұрын
Get ADJUSTABLE gas block $20...all problems within the range of silencer or 10"+ barrel solved easily -- and with less recoil & barrel-rise then changing the buffer. Flatwire spring also important so u are 20x less likely to have a "single shot rifle" SUDDENLY during CQB. Adj gasblock & flatwire are STANDARD upgrades on all semi-auto rifles or family has. How could u not have the extra $10 for each?? Given what they do... And no more replacing those $3 "standard" springs means the flatwire PAYS FOR ITSELF, ANYWAY. The reduced wear of adjustable gas also eventually pays itself...
@straightslavhussar9 ай бұрын
Bcm has a buffer system chart.
@drewtch8 ай бұрын
Great video!
@At3tactical8 ай бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate it. -Randy
@joebledea16 күн бұрын
Great video, thank you. It would have been helpful to do two videos, one for ARs (556/308) and another video for pistol carbines
@jrice80sf49 Жыл бұрын
Didn’t discuss the a5 length. Big sad
@xps3aDDictx Жыл бұрын
I have a 7.5” .300blk that i plan to run subs and suppressor. My best bet would be the H3 buffer then?
@gnuttz502210 ай бұрын
H2
@sandymitchell8182 Жыл бұрын
To All out there...is there a difference in "Buffer tube" Quality? Is a cheap one ok, or is their actual difference in manufacturers, all the stats being the same
@mortem-tyrannis Жыл бұрын
I'm building a 6.5 Grendel 24 inch barrel with a rifle length gas system and I have standard AR 15 lower with a carbine tube and buffer, the question is with that barrel and gas system length can I remove the carbine tube and buffer and replace it with a rifle (A2) buffer tube and buffer? I pretty sure I can but not certain and help would be great, thanks in advance.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Man, I'm so sorry this comment was off my radar. Garbage YT notifications. You are 100% right on thinking that. Don't forget the rifle length spring as well, but plenty of rifle length "kits" out there. I'd also consider adjustable gas, considering you're pretty stuck with the 5-ish oz of that rifle length buffer. Hope that was in time to help! -Randy
@mortem-tyrannis Жыл бұрын
@@At3tactical thanks I appreciate it
@beardo502223 күн бұрын
The m-16 I had in basic training sounded like Tigger bouncing around on his tail. The first time I shot a well kept AR-15 I thought it was broken because I couldn't hear the spring.
@vcupiano4 ай бұрын
Geissele braided in my DDM4
@At3tactical3 ай бұрын
Nice
@morganharley Жыл бұрын
You forgot about the A5 buffer tube and buffers paired with rifle length springs.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Not to worry, we're just scratching the surface on topics. Just wanted to get the very basic basics this time around. :)
@lenzielenski32763 ай бұрын
Yet another reason to buy a Mini14.
@robjohnson8522 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I learned a lot.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Edoc-kc9mn Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and informative
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
@leelopez5968 ай бұрын
Should I concern myself with spring diameter since my rifle has a commercial buffer tube? I have found conflicting advise online, I would really like an honest answer on this topic.
@At3tactical7 ай бұрын
Not at all. I'd venture to bet that a spring diameter conversation has popped up in multiple conversations, but at the end of the day the VAST majority of the industry stay pretty close to a similar diameter. Are there variances of diameter out there? Are they worth chasing down and worrying if it's right? I know it's not a concern I have, so for me that answer is no. Thanks for chiming in! -Randy
@lutherprice206210 ай бұрын
Great video, I’ve used my suppressor on my bolt action .223s but today was the first time on my PSA A2 with a fixed stock. Shot five rounds and it felt like the buffer was going to blow out the back. There’s a ton of info on carbine buffers but not so much on rifle length buffers. Is the answer adding tungston weights to your stock buffer or could you recommend one that I could get to tame this beast. Thanks for this whole series. Subscribed
@At3tactical10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the compliment. It honestly means a lot for the effort and time we put into these. Glad you're on board! 💪
@ciscogutierrez986 Жыл бұрын
great video guys... thank you!
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ivanjoachim21537 ай бұрын
I knew that voice was familiar from the bulk reef supply videos 😂😂😂😂
@nealenns78699 ай бұрын
It's randy from BRS! Before BRS sold out.
@At3tactical9 ай бұрын
Whew.... Out of there in the knick of time! Very rewarding to see the outpouring of cross-hobby support. Thank you for coming along! -Randy
@misterx8592 Жыл бұрын
Great information, thanks!
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
You bet! Thanks for checking us out.
@aguynameddoug.80017 ай бұрын
What would happen if I used a hydraulic buffer designed for an ar 9 conversion ar 15 on a 556 ar 15 carbine?
@philraum2418 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@dennismasters86695 ай бұрын
Holy shit I didn't know that at3 also made ARs . I bought a cheap ar at a pawn shop. The upper was at3 and holy fuck did that thing get hot af and how fast it got hot
@VolWoodworker9 ай бұрын
Out of curiosity why has episode 8 and another been removed?... Love your videos...very informative and cut straight to the basics...
@At3tactical9 ай бұрын
Yeah, that episode got us in a little hot water with YT. Luckily they've come around a bit on legal 2A content, but still fighting the good fight with episode #8. BUT..... we have it posted on our AT3 Knowledge Center. content.at3tactical.com/
@VolWoodworker9 ай бұрын
@@At3tactical awesome... Appreciate it... Keep up the good work.
@StickysituationTV Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking us out!
@robertofuentes2141 Жыл бұрын
I recently added the geisele super 42 spring and buffer on my M&P Sport 2 and now I can't use 223.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Does it fail to extract altogether? It's possible that may be a gas issue, especially if it's short stroking with a H1 buffer weight.
@AndyMontes6 күн бұрын
I have a 8.5 that is way to gassy right of the bat. I went to the heaviest configuration with Odin (Heavy buffer + 1T+2S ) and still can’t get the 3 o’clock ejection pattern. I went ahead and got 2 more Tungsten weights and not overall weight is 7. something oz. If tomorrow I go to the range and is under gassed my next move ( original move to be honest) will be to add a suppressor.
@At3tactical5 күн бұрын
You can also add an adjustable gas block. I would recommend looking at Wojtek Weaponry or Superlative Arms if you go with an adjustable gas block.
@jamm667610 ай бұрын
Thank you for the content
@At3tactical10 ай бұрын
No problem! Thanks for checking us out.
@lxbuddyb419xl8 ай бұрын
Ordering my first ar pistol. 300 blackout m4e1 from Aero precision upper. Will that work with my h3buffer BCM kit? I noticed it said “rifle spring”
@william95415 ай бұрын
Thank you
@At3tactical5 ай бұрын
You're welcome
@josephgroff4131 Жыл бұрын
is there calculations to size buffer based on various parameters as a starting point?
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
Not necessarily. Far too many variables to account for, but at the same time it's not necessarily complicated enough to warrant one. The large majority of 5.56 rifles will likely end up with an H2, but honestly unless someone was planning a non-traditional build (super short, suppressed, etc.), the $10-$15 more for an adjustable is probably the way to go.
@nebick27 Жыл бұрын
You missed the 3rd A5 system that goes between carbine and rifle buffer systems.
@At3tactical Жыл бұрын
There definitely is a mountain of other options we could cover on this one, but that might have turned into a 30min video. Just focused on keeping it short and sweet this time around. On the next one, we'll dive deeper!
@musiconly2459Ай бұрын
Probably shouldve watched this before purchasing anything 😂😂
@popdawg6536 Жыл бұрын
I have a 5" micro 7.62 AR , and want to know which buffer and spring should I use???