ar buffer

[johnsks]

just recieved my marstar shipment on a sunday!! and was wondering on the proper way to install the buffer near the takedown pin, is it trim to fit? looks like skinny end pointed up and to the rear?

 

[TDC]

I'm confused. Please show us the part you are talking about.

http://www.bushmaster.com/anatomy_bushmaster.asp

TDC

ETA: I think I understand. You're talking about a little piece of red rubber correct? If so, you can trim to fit. Most guys I know who use them simply force fit the upper to lower until the take down pin fits. FWIW the red buffer does nothing for accuracy. It eliminates the play between upper and lower, thats about it.

 

[johnsks]

fits near your take down pin and keeps upper section snug and tight against lower

 

[mtlbomber]

yes skinny point up and to the rear then just apply pressure to the upper to remove the pin.

 

[Mike K]

It makes a better fit in the bottom of the junk drawer. It puts unnecessary tension upper and lower receivers and can actually do some pretty significant harm to the rifle if the receiver extension is pushed out of alignment with the travel direction of the bolt carrier.

 

[easy]

You don't need that, but maybe for a doorstop.

 

[angryeyebrows]

Junk drawer.....too small for a good doorstop....They put those bloody things in the C7A2s and I have noticed no improvement in accuracy or stability or what ever the accu-wedge was designed for.....What I do notice is it's a PITA to operate the rear take down pin!

 

[greentips]

Cut it down with a knife.