BOOST Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I just got a Youngs BCG NM chrome...it supposed to be an ounce heavier... So my question is: Do I need to reduce an ounce from my buffer to balance out the moving parts? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gale Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Changing the weight of your buffer assembly an ounce at a time would be challenging. I am confused though. If the carrier is light by your standard, wouldn't you want a heavier buffer assembly? In any event, I don't think there is a problem to be solved at this point. Does your rifle complete the cycle of operation with the new carrier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Lighter carrier, lighter buffer or heavy carrier, heavy buffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOST Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm currently putting together a new rifle. Its my first AR. I'm still trying to understand the relation of the bolt carrier group and the buffer. To what I see they both move as one. of course I want soft shooting , light recoil,reliability, and fast bolt. But from the forums here and elsewhere it seems that light or heavy BCG / BUFFER reduces recoil. unless I'm reading them wrong? PARTS so far: Daniel Defense 14.5 mid-length LW Syrac adjustable XL Super Comp MUR upper DPMS gas tube Bushmaster lower Young's NM chrome Mil-spec trigger CTR(mil) Samson 12" handguard T1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911 S.I.S.sy Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Listen to Benny. Run an H2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaTactical Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Buffer weight and carrier weight relate to how you feel the recoil impulse of the rifle. I prefer a short harsh impulse, so i reduce the weight in each. If you have a heavier carrier and go with a lighter buffer, you won't feel any real difference IMHO because the overall mass is still the same. If you go heavy carrier heavy buffer, you will notice a less harsh but elongated impulse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastshooter03 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I just got a Youngs BCG NM chrome...it supposed to be an ounce heavier... So my question is: Do I need to reduce an ounce from my buffer to balance out the moving parts? Thanks in advance Sorry Boost but there's no set "correct" weight for any given setup. With all the different gas lengths and different bullet weight and different powder charge/burn rates.... Get where I'm going here? You have to shoot it then see what needs to be done to fit your preference. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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