Buffer Questions

huntsimp · #1 09-23-10, 14:41

Which buffer should I use on a BCM 14.5" Mid-length and a 16" Mid-length?

LONGBOWAH · #2 09-23-10, 15:44

H should be fine; H2 as an option (carbine buffers, of course).

DaBears_85 · #3 09-23-10, 15:53

I'd stick with a standard buffer, you might get some short-stroking issues with an H2.

Lincoln7 · #4 09-23-10, 16:04

I tried breaking in my new BCM 14.5 upper with an H2 and I received a couple FTFs. Next outing I swapped to an H buffer and it ran flawlessly. I may try the H2 again after the action loosens up some more. I was using cheap, light loads, btw. Silver Bear, Tula, etc. I didn't have any issues with this ammo with the H.

markm · #5 09-23-10, 21:44

H2 has been optimal on my 14.5" BCM middy. H3 worked, but I got some failures to lock back with mild ammo like Hornady steel cased.