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Thread: What buffer are you running in your middie?

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    Quote Originally Posted by superfuzz View Post
    I run a Springco Blue, H2 buffer, "semi-auto" profile BCG on my 16" middie. Shoots pretty soft and so far cycles perfectly with pretty robust ejection at about 2:30-3 O'clock. Haven't shot the really weak ammo yet but have shot about 1K rounds each of Federal Premium 55gr "tactical" duty ammo and 55gr American Eagle practice stuff.

    My Black Hole Weaponry LTM barrel felt a little overgassed when I first shot it with a standard spring and carbine buffer. Shot it back to back with my issued Bushy (16" carbine gas) and didn't see the expected difference in perceived recoil or feel. That changed with the heavier buffer and sprinco blue.

    As an aside, I asked BHW what the spec'd gas port size was on the barrel and they replied .085-.088. That seems a little larger than some of the other sizes I've read about here for a 16" middie.

    I've been considering trying the VLTOR A5 to see if that changes or improves the feel over my current set-up.
    I just read your post. As Gunz said, that GP is WAY too big. Rifle ports start in the .091-.093 range and go up from there.

    So, YES, a Vltor A5 system with one of the heavier A5H3 or A5H4 buffers would have a huge impact on how the gun runs. Also, I would consider a Syrac adjustable gas block and/or an LMT Enhanced Carrier. That port is ridiculous.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BufordTJustice View Post
    I just read your post. As Gunz said, that GP is WAY too big.
    Yeah... Wow. I have a 14.5 Middy Sabre that Iraqgunz gave me. It has an .080" port and runs mild ammo good. An .085 on a 16" middy is stupid. Adjustable gas block is the only hope of saving that barrel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    Yeah... Wow. I have a 14.5 Middy Sabre that Iraqgunz gave me. It has an .080" port and runs mild ammo good. An .085 on a 16" middy is stupid. Adjustable gas block is the only hope of saving that barrel.
    What buffer are you using in that Sabre?

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    Standard A5 buffer system. (the H2)
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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    Standard A5 buffer system. (the H2)
    What would you recommend I run with a 0.076 port in a 14.5 Middy and carbine re for shooting stuff like wolf tula and pmc bronze? Don't plan on a5.

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    H buffer. That's what I run.
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    All of middies are 16" and all run Wolff SP springs and H Buffers. I have two BCMS, two DDs, and two PSAs - all are 100% reliable with all ammo that I feed them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    H buffer. That's what I run.
    Is your port 0.076? Work even with junky ammo like wolf etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WS6 View Post
    Is your port 0.076? Work even with junky ammo like wolf etc.
    I haven't tried Wolf recently, but I think it would run it. Nothing else is acting weak.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BufordTJustice View Post
    I just read your post. As Gunz said, that GP is WAY too big. Rifle ports start in the .091-.093 range and go up from there.

    So, YES, a Vltor A5 system with one of the heavier A5H3 or A5H4 buffers would have a huge impact on how the gun runs. Also, I would consider a Syrac adjustable gas block and/or an LMT Enhanced Carrier. That port is ridiculous.
    There is part of me that wonders about the accuracy of the information I was given and if the port is really that large. BHW was in the middle of their move at the time and it was hard to get anyone to answer the phone or email. I believe the employee I got the info from was some sort of secretary, not one of the more technical employees.

    I haven't had any operating problems, regardless of what spring/buffer combo I was using, so is there any reason I should be concerned now that the H2/Blue setup I'm using now seems to have noticeably reduced the felt recoil?

    A couple of days ago, I shot my rifle with that barrel (using the H2 Springco blue setup) back to back with a co-workers BCM 16" middy and his seemed to have more/faster felt recoil than mine did. I ass-ume he was using the standard spring and carbine buffer. **shrug**

    I think I'll keep my eyes peeled for a good deal on the A5 setup jsut to give it a try. Is anyone aware of a vendor that allows you to option in one of the heavier A5 buffers when you buy the kit?

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