I'm new to this forum and to 308 AR type rifles. I'm an experienced shooter and hand-loader, I've been hand-loading since 1980. I recently purchased an inexpensive FEDARM FR-10 16" 308 win and my intent is to keep it relatively low cost. My plan is to load/shoot 165 gr to 180 gr bullets for hogs with night vision. I want to avoid muzzle brakes if possible, I don't like the muzzle blast and flash. To help with recoil, my thought is to change the buffer and spring and possibly go with an adjustable gas block. I want to try the spring and buffer first then change the gas block if necessary. I don't want to confuse things by changing everything at once. I've decided on the Tubb's flat wire spring but I'm struggling deciding on a heavier buffer.
Am I approaching this the right way?
Can someone recommend a good buffer that is relatively low cost?
