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JE Machine Tech A2 .223/.308 Rifle Length Buffer Tube
$27.35 $24.99 Save $2.36
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Most Helpful Positive Review Satisfactory quality
While this part is not the fancy high end buffer tube, that some sell, it does the job and is inexpensive. Some parts on a rifle simply have to do their intended job, with no issues. They don't have to be a high end, super expensive part to do that. This part fills that category. I've bought a f...
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Most Helpful Negative Review Cavities on inside of buffer tube.
Bought this and installed in a AR10 build. After first range trip, noticed a chunk of black metal in the trigger assembly,and the buffer had trouble cycling and would stick. It was catching on these pits/cavities in the tube. After removing the buffer, I noticed a large chunk of the inside of the bu...
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Perfect for a long barrel 5.56 build

by Mike G, Verified Owner from TX, United States Written on September 2, 2025
Works like a charm, part of a larger overall solution, but at the end of the day, my rifle has very little recoil and keeps my eye on target, as well as on subsequent rounds—very high quality.
Pros:
  • recoil absorbing
  • Recoil = Gone
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • long range
  • Long barrels
  • Long range shooting
  • Long range / precision shooting.
Would recommend: Yes
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It’s what it tiz

by danno, Verified Owner from OR, United States Written on August 8, 2024
Fits up great, springs and buffers run smoothly in it. If you like your threaded end to cover the buffer retainer plunger, it does hold it in place, yet if you have a sloppy fitting buffer retainer plunger, the plunger might ( might!) be able to work past this buffer tube end just saying.
Pros:
  • good quality
Cons:
  • None in my book
Would recommend: Yes
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Mr. Gibson

by Roger Gibson, Verified Owner from UT, United States Written on July 27, 2024
Product is as described well made, I recommend it 100% I have used for two of my projects and love them
Would recommend: Yes
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A2 Buffer Tube

by Skull, Verified Owner from OH, United States Written on April 23, 2024
Buy from Optics planet . Cheapest and FAST delivery
Best Used for:
  • AR , rifle configuration.
Would recommend: Yes
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These tubes work well enough.

by George Williamson, Verified Owner from NJ, United States Written on March 9, 2024
I found these tubes to be 1/16" shorter than most. They actually work very well with the Magpul Moe Non-adjustable rifle stocks. I used one with one of them and the other with a A2 styke sock using a 1/16" thick washer up under the stock spacer. I glued the washer in because it's the only one that needs it. All in all, this was to stop the stock spacer from ratting inside the stock and keep everything tight. These tubes were inexpensiv yet heavy duty.
Would recommend: Yes
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Not enough threads

by Derek, Verified Owner from OR, United States Written on December 19, 2023
It isn't long enough to hold in the buffer retainer. Useless pos.
Would recommend: No
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Good buffer tube

by Jay, from FL, United States Written on April 20, 2022
This buffer tube does everything you needed to. The fit and finish are good any it fits the a2 type stock perfect. This was used on a PRS chassis and performs perfectly with a magpul prs stock. You can pay twice as much for marginal improvements but you don’t have to with this.
Pros:
  • Fit, finish and price
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • ar15, ar10, prs chassis
Would recommend: Yes
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rifle buffer tube

by ml, Verified Owner from CA, United States Written on February 6, 2022
When I receive the rifle tube it had very nice threads on it. It easily bolted up to my my LR308 receiver and I put a bag pour about a rifle stock over it. It fit great and I am happy. I would definitely buy another.
Pros:
  • Great deal for the money
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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awesome price

by cory, from TX, United States Written on January 11, 2021
Works great bought several so far use with rhe boyds ar stock works out beautiful and love the feel of them light weight but sturdy. Would highly recommend to anyone that is in need of an a2 buffer tube
Would recommend: Yes
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As expected

by Patrick, from TX, United States Written on January 26, 2019
Purchased a Magpul PRS stock for my HOWA .308 and needed to change out the buffer tube. This fit like a glove with the rifle and the stock. Great product and extremely easy to install. As always Opticsplanet had fast shipping and excellent customer care.
Pros:
  • Ease of installation
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Precision rifle for me.
Would recommend: Yes
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