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The CWS helped show / teach me how "tolerant" a AR platform can be ( prior to all the assorted buffer weights availability ) ... I have tried numerous VERY heavy BCG,CWS, buffer combos... right up to the point of the spent cases pile up at your feet. I wish Tubbs still made them... they are far more convenient then changing buffers for demonstration purposes at the range. You get peoples attention easier when you can just plop a part in and show how a heavier buffer ( added mass ) can change the cyclic action and recoil I'm pulse of an AR. I gotta say... I bought 4 spares when they were on clearance.

Again ... AR-Tenner...I posted this in a respectful nature, so please do not take it as confrontational in nature. Added , because the internet cannot convey intent very well.

I actually spoke to David Tubbs today about this. Please do not read anymore into Mr. Tubbs comments then his response to the OP's original post. Here is his e-mailed response... 1. Questions the possible quality of the retaining pin.. and no offense, but it may be faulty... NOTE this is my version of Mr. Tubbs comment.... strictly to keep any possibility of offending any one to a minimum. 2. Yes the Flatwire is more difficuolt to install 3. The Flatwire has nothing to do with buffer position or the rear of the bolt position. And if the buffer hits the detent when the bolt is closed then some of the energy involved with closing the bolt will be transferred to the detent. 4. Pretty quick to condemn the Flatwire for tolerance issues beyond the control of the spring. 5. While Chrome silicon might be a slightly better spring material it’s not a milspec material (it will rust) 6. As far as the life of the spring there is insignificant difference between the Chrome Silicon and the 17-7 in the AR buffer tube environment. 7. A Flatwire spring is a better mousetrap when used in an AR buffer. David Tubb Take this anyway you want... AGAIN >>> NO offense to anyone. And I am just trying to give David Tubbs a fair shake in these comments. As for the OP... I hear what you are saying... but I will continue to use Tubbs springs and actually prefer them greatly over other ones.

No offense to any one and not looking to start a "Twist rate" discussion... But I have seen faster twist rates consistently shoot very good groups with " not the right weight ammo" ... in .223 , 5.56 and now .308. Bare in mind my groups are currently all 100yds... so the results may be different at 300yds, and 5-600yds. Also ... if you review my 3 different barrels... you can see barrels are like everyone you have ever dated... close but never the same.... so YMMV. What critter are you hunting ?... and what range ? 150gr Fusion, and Fusion MSR, and 150gr GD bonded bullets did very well for my barrel. My weekend ammo purchase is going to be some Creedmoor Sports .308 and 6.5CM.... I have had VERY good accuracy with their .223 match ammo. Good enough results that I will recommend trying some of this... ( BTW, I will be ordering this and testing it ) https://www.creedmoorsports.com/product/1772/-Rifle-Ammunition Or some Aust. Outback 165gr SGK http://www.cabelas.com/product/ADI-RIFLE-AMMO/2437832.uts

Completely agreed... this was shot just for SnG's and for the little woman... she will be very proud that she can shot a .308

FYI... I ordered up a PSA 6.5CM upper. High pressure, small firing pin bolt included.

Frankly.... I would just order a whole upper and make it what you want.... basically you end up with all the parts. And you might enjoy this. https://forum.308ar.com/topic/15124-pa10-nitrated-18-nb-bcg-gen-2-observations/

More info as well , please. My PSA PA10 GenII does this with Lancer Mags ( ever so slightly ) But functions perfect with Magpuls and D&H mags.

Nice video !

I also tried Hornady 125gr SST "lite" ... every second round would fail to lock back my BCG, remember I have an adjustable gas block... I am comfortable in a OEM rifle it would function fine. I will add... recoil is considerably lessened.

Some other ammo issues... Nosler 110 Varmageddon... blew the first two shoots primers... ( I only found one of the cases ) those two blown primers ended up in the receiver extension, not allowing the BCG to return to battery. You can see, on the primer, the marks from the BCG smacking it.

Fed. 150gr Fusion ( NOT MSR ) Fed. 180gr SP "Blue Box" Fed. 150gr SP "Blue Box" Fed. 168gr GMM Fed. M118LR

Fed 168gr GMM CBC /Magtech 168gr "Sniper" CBC /Magtech 168gr "Sniper", again CBC /Magtech 168gr "Sniper", again.. 10rds Fed 168gr GMM, again... IMI 150gr FMJ ..... lots of muzzle flash ! , easily seen through the scope.

Browning 155gr BRX Federal Tipped Trophy Bonded.... Dramatic POI v. POA shift. Perfecta FMJ Fed. 168gr GMM PPU Green Box Rem. / UMC 150gr MC

Finally got back to the range... so here are some more groups, while focusing on accuracy. Fiocchi 180gr SMK Armscorp, 168gr "Match" Armscorp 168gr HPBT , I don't know if there was a difference between the two.. apart from labeling. SSA 175gr Browning 168gr BXC

Nice. I have one I just haven't ever put on... I'll have to give it a try.

While I don't own this specific model... my other Elite rifle bags have been very durable. https://www.elitesurvival.com/rifle-cases/ultimate-sniper-drag-bag/

You should have gotten a copy !!! ...New profile photo ! , Lol

Lol...

Haha !! As for the OP.... good job on the TP. And I thought I was a little to "Gunny".... Lol

I have both the Lantac and the BCM brakes on .308 18" middies... the Lantac is very effective at reducing recoil, but.. it is one loud , obnoxious brake.. 3 tables down the line would get blast. The BCM is still pesky as well... but no where near as obnoxious. and the noticeable difference in recoil reduction between the Lantac and BCM is very little.

How do you like the Smith brake ?

Lol... one of the few "fancy" words I do know. ( And I had to look up your fancy word, Loquacious ... ) I am very curious to read your impressions of the Buffer system.

Very svelte !

You said it... Lol Its a labor of love. sorting, trimming, sizing.... oh my.