GlennD

Will do.

Status update: I received my latest and greatest buffer tube assembly today. After doing a loose fit up, fit and function seem to be fine. The bolt completely retracts and locks in place like it should. And appears to retract to the same position as the factory tube assembly. Thanks everyone for your input, advice and knowledge. You all know your shi.....stuff.....?

I'm not that concerned about it Doc, If you want it, ok. Otherwise I'll send it back. By the way, you asked for a picture of what I had. I didn't have one this morning so I just took one.

Thanks Cliff. If what I ordered doesn't work, we can compare notes on what I have vs what you have. If what you have will work, we'll go from there.

Thanks, I went ahead and ordered what Doc suggested. However, it didn't indicate if it was Mil-Spec or commercial. I already have a Mil-Spec stock.

Thanks for the input. The guy at Brownell's said I could use my old spring. (Obviously not) I only needed the tube, locking washer and castle nut. I had previously purchased the complete tube assembly from Bud's. Everything fit just fine, but the bolt wouldn't retract all the way.

Here is a picture of my current buffer tube (long tube) and the one Brownell's sent (short tube). Here's where my lack of knowledge comes in.....I'm almost certain I have a rifle length buffer system. I'm not necessarily trying to change from a rifle length system to a carbine system. I'm just wanting to upgrade to an adjustable stock.

I recently purchased a DPMS Panther Arms LR-GII Hunter with a 20" barrel chambered in .243. No one seems to be able to locate the right buffer tube. They keep sending me, what appears to be AR-15 tube, which are too short. My buffer tube has an overall length of 9 7/8" not counting the "removal nut" attached to the end. Any help would be greatly appreciated.