jtallen83 Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 I'm looking at a buffer kit from BCM that runs the Vltor A5 buffer. The kit comes with the lightest buffer 3.8 oz. I'm planning on using this in a 6.5 Grendel so thinking I may want a bit heavier for running it suppressed. Question is does anyone know if I can add standard tungsten weights to this buffer? I would assume they are using standard style buffer weights but hate to drop the coin and find out my weights won't fit and have to drop more coin to get the heavier one from Vltor, they are mighty proud of their stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 2 hours ago, jtallen83 said: I'm looking at a buffer kit from BCM that runs the Vltor A5 buffer. The kit comes with the lightest buffer 3.8 oz. I'm planning on using this in a 6.5 Grendel so thinking I may want a bit heavier for running it suppressed. Question is does anyone know if I can add standard tungsten weights to this buffer? I would assume they are using standard style buffer weights but hate to drop the coin and find out my weights won't fit and have to drop more coin to get the heavier one from Vltor, they are mighty proud of their stuff! Yes, you can. There's 4 weighs in a VLTOR A5 buffer - that's how many fit. That's all I run in the Grendels, and 4 buffers are the 4.56oz A5H1 buffers, 1 is 5.33oz A5H2 buffer - it rocks, and really works great. Not great enough to buy 4 more H2s, though, and replace those H1s. It's a great system for Grendel, either of those buffer weights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted August 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 1 minute ago, 98Z5V said: Yes, you can. Thank you sir! Gonna hit that checkout tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) The only extensions I've used are either VLTOR RE10/A5SR or RE-A5, or the Armalite AR-10 Carbine extension. I'm positive that the BCM Intermediate and the MagPul SR25/M110 extensions are complete top quality, and right on the money. I think there's only been one of each here, from different people, but both spec'd out perfectly. The only other option that I know of, for a true, verified 7 5/8" internal-depth carbine receiver extension is @Robocop1051 - he makes his own. Edited August 4, 2019 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted August 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 BCM/Vltor kit is on the way. Just need to get barrel and bolt now, lurking for a sale on an 18-20 incher with a bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 You don't need a 20 incher, brother - that's WAY overkill for a Grendel. This Grendel barrel right here is NUTS!!! Accurate!!! https://ballisticadvantage.com/18-inch-65-grendel-spr-rifle-ss-premium-barrel.html I own one, built two - the other one is @Matt.Cross' Grendel Mk12 Mod 1. Those barrels fuckin' ROCK... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted August 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 Been looking at these; https://faxonfirearms.com/match-series-18-heavy-fluted-6-5-grendel-416-r-5r-nitride-nickel-teflon-extension/ https://ballisticadvantage.com/18-inch-65-grendel-spr-fluted-midlength-ss-premium-barrel.html Still hoping to find something like these but with matching bolts. I think I'm gonna build it on that Vltor MUR upper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 Both of those are GREAT Grendel barrels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 17 hours ago, 98Z5V said: The only extensions I've used are either VLTOR RE10/A5SR or RE-A5, or the Armalite AR-10 Carbine extension. I'm positive that the BCM Intermediate and the MagPul SR25/M110 extensions are complete top quality, and right on the money. I think there's only been one of each here, from different people, but both spec'd out perfectly. The only other option that I know of, for a true, verified 7 5/8" internal-depth carbine receiver extension is @Robocop1051 - he makes his own. I totally forgot about these. I think I have about 100 left in my shop. I will throw them on my website this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Robocop1051 said: I totally forgot about these. I think I have about 100 left in my shop. I will throw them on my website this afternoon. You have... A Website ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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