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could changing out the buffer tube in my rifle from a 3.8 ounce to a heavier one, fix a feeding issue that i’m having? — 1 Answer
by lohsj, from CA, United States Asked on July 22, 2020
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Answered by
Brandon,
member,
from UT, United States,
on December 11, 2020
It might, but you should try to see what your issue is first, whether it's gas or buffer weight as the culprit.
The easiest way to determine if you have a gas issue (not enough to catch the next round) or a buffer weight issue (too much gas pushing the bolt too fast) in a failure to feed situation is to load a single round in a magazine and fire it to see if the bolt locks back. If it locks, you may need to try a heavier T2 buffer. If it doesn't lock the bolt back, you may have a gas issue to sort out.
Spikes Tactical
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Gun Parts
Spikes Tactical Gun Parts
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer Q&A
Question - could changing out the buffer tube in my rifle from a 3
Spikes Tactical
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Gun Parts
Spikes Tactical Gun Parts
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Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer Q&A
Question - could changing out the buffer tube in my rifle from a 3
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Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer Q&A
Question - could changing out the buffer tube in my rifle from a 3
Spikes Tactical
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Gun Parts
Spikes Tactical Gun Parts
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AR 15 Parts
Spikes Tactical AR15 Parts
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer Q&A
Question - could changing out the buffer tube in my rifle from a 3
Spikes Tactical
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Gun Parts
Spikes Tactical Gun Parts
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Rifle Parts
Spikes Tactical Rifle Parts
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AR 15 Parts
Spikes Tactical AR15 Parts
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer Q&A
Question - could changing out the buffer tube in my rifle from a 3
Spikes Tactical
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Gun Parts
Spikes Tactical Gun Parts
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Rifle Parts
Spikes Tactical Rifle Parts
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer Q&A
Question - could changing out the buffer tube in my rifle from a 3
Spikes Tactical
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Gun Parts
Spikes Tactical Gun Parts
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AR 15 Parts
Spikes Tactical AR15 Parts
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AR15 Lower Parts
Spikes Tactical AR15 Lower Parts
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AR15 Recoil Buffers
Spikes Tactical AR15 Recoil Buffers
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer Q&A
Question - could changing out the buffer tube in my rifle from a 3
Spikes Tactical
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Gun Parts
Spikes Tactical Gun Parts
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Rifle Parts
Spikes Tactical Rifle Parts
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AR 15 Parts
Spikes Tactical AR15 Parts
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AR15 Lower Parts
Spikes Tactical AR15 Lower Parts
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AR15 Recoil Buffers
Spikes Tactical AR15 Recoil Buffers
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer
Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer Q&A
Question - could changing out the buffer tube in my rifle from a 3