Couple questions about AR

StealthESW · Jan 21, 2012

You could go to the 6.8 SPC and get better knockdown and penetration. Not sure without research how the 6.8 compares to 7.62, but I would think they would be pretty close. I know more brand names are adding the 6.8 to their AR line of rifles. I know at least one was mentioned in the first days articles from this years SHOT show.

I haven't read the other days articles yet.

argyle64 · Jan 21, 2012

6.8 is expensive to shoot though.

Dieseltech09 · Jan 21, 2012

Wall said:
with the right components, this wont happen

Ever since I changed my buffer tube to Mil-spec my buffer spring has gotten really loud. What do I need to do?

Wall · Jan 21, 2012

Jp sells polished springs that help with the spring noise.

I've never tried them but I also picked up a product called a "twang buster" that's supposed to fix this as well. I have no idea if they work as promised.

Dieseltech09 · Jan 21, 2012

Wall said:
Jp sells polished springs that help with the spring noise.

I've never tried them but I also picked up a product called a "twang buster" that's supposed to fix this as well. I have no idea if they work as promised.

I thought about spraying the spring down with some silicone lube next time I go shoot if that doesn't help I may check out the JP spring

Wall · Jan 21, 2012

Brian K said:
I thought about spraying the spring down with some silicone lube next time I go shoot if that doesn't help I may check out the JP spring

pm me your address, I'll send you a twang buster so you can tell me if they work.
I'd try it myself, but my rifles don't have an issue.

Dieseltech09 · Jan 21, 2012

Cool thanks Tony

dennishoddy · Jan 21, 2012

A couple of million dead people prove the lethality of the 5.56 round. The only weakness is at long range.

StealthESW · Jan 21, 2012

ArGyLe64 said:
6.8 is expensive to shoot though.

True, it is for now. With any hope the more 6.8 rifles are released and adopted the prices will drop on the ammo.

argyle64 · Jan 21, 2012

I'm not willing to gamble on that just yet.

jtischauser · Jan 22, 2012

I lube the crap outta my JP buffer springs and they make zero noise. I too hated the twang of the M16 A2. That and the wobble between the cwappy Colt uper and lower was why it took me ten years to buy a good commercial AR15.

JP just released a 1911 line recoil spring buffer for the AR as well.