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Q&A for Faxon Firearms 5.56 Gunner Lightweight Bolt Carrier Complete — 13 Questions & 13 Answers

Name Faxon Firearms 5.56 Gunner Lightweight Bolt Carrier Complete (5)
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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on April 21, 2026

Due to the reduced mass of this bolt carrier group, you will want to start with an H3 buffer and likely an enhanced power spring.

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Jr, guest, from IN, United States, asked on July 18, 2025

WILL THIS WORK IN PSA 300 BLKOUT?

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on August 28, 2025

This BCG will work in any standard AR-15 receiver and the bolt is a standard 5.56 bolt, which will be appropriate for .300BLK. You will likely need to tune the buffer weight or gas system to accommodate the lighter carrier.

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Matthew, member, from SC, United States, asked on February 23, 2024

Will this also handle .223

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on December 27, 2024

Yes, this BCG is compatible with 5.56 and .223 Remington.

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on November 21, 2022

The Faxon Firearms Gunner Light Weight 5.56/.300 Bolt Carrier Group can be used with the JP Enterprises Gen 2 Silent Capture Buffer Spring System.

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on June 08, 2022

This should not be an issue.

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Answered by Phil, member, from TX, United States, on February 22, 2022

if you have a 223 wylde or 223/556 multi barrel, then yes, you can shoot 223 with this. bad things will happen if you try shooting 223 with a 300blk barrel (other way around too)

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on September 16, 2021

Specific tuning will depend heavily on the ammunition you are using and the peculiarities of your particular build. We recommend starting with a standard Carbine spring and H1 buffer (or extra power spring and Carbine buffer) and then tuning up. We also highly suggest an adjustable gas block as tuning the gas system will be much better for precise timing.

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Jesse, guest, from OR, United States, asked on January 24, 2021

will the dpm recoil make sense with this

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 21, 2021

Yes, there is benefit to pairing them. The recoil reducer would lessen the muzzle rise and impact on the shooter. The reduced weight of the BCG has been shown to reduce the bolt bounce on return. This can aid in speed shooting.

https://www.opticsplanet.com/dpm-recoil-buffer-assembly-for-m-16-ar-15-223-5-56-calibre-rifles.html

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Len, member, from OH, United States, asked on October 01, 2020

how much does it weigh?

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on June 16, 2021

The lightweight BCG weighs 8.5oz complete!

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Pedro Lara, member, from TX, United States, asked on August 09, 2020

can i use a adjustable gas block instead of a heavier buffer

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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on January 06, 2021

Yes, an adjustable gas block is recommended if you are not using a heavier buffer with the Light Weight BCG.

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