SteveD Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Hello from Louisiana. I recently finished my AR308 (6.5 Creedmoor) build. I cannot get the bolt to go back any further than 2/3 of the ejection port. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, SteveD said: Hello from Louisiana. I recently finished my AR308 (6.5 Creedmoor) build. I cannot get the bolt to go back any further than 2/3 of the ejection port. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. What is the inside measurement of the buffer tube and length of the buffer? Is the bolt catch engaging the carrier? Edited September 9, 2019 by jtallen83 another ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Hey Steve Welcome aboard ! So the bcg wont go back but 2/3 of the way hand cycling ? my first thought is a wrong buffer/buffer spring.. if the bcg wont go back.... so we need more info...what length buffer do you have in the buffer tube? Its a car stock ? Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveD Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 I purchased the buffer tube from here : https://www.armorally.com/shop/aero-precision-m5-308-rifle-buffer-kit/?v=7516fd43adaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveD Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 the buffer is 5.6″ @ 10.5oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, SteveD said: the buffer is 5.6″ @ 10.5oz So you are using an A2 rifle stock with it? Wash the working combo I use for car stocks is a 7 inch (ar15) inside length buffer tube,car DPMS buffer spring ,and a 3.5 inch car 308 buffer Edited September 9, 2019 by washguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveD Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 10-4, I have a rifle stock, not a carbine stock on it. My barrel is a 24" 6.5 Creedmoor rifle length AR 308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Welcome aboard from Maryland my man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Welcome from Indiana brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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98Z5V Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, SteveD said: the buffer is 5.6″ @ 10.5oz That's an AR15 Rifle Buffer - those are 5.700" long. .308AR Rifle Buffers (DPMS and Armalite pattern) are 5.200" long. You have the wrong buffer, even though its heavy as hell. .308AR Rifle Buffers (standard weight) are 5.4 oz. The whole kit probably weighs 10.5oz - but that's an aluminum-bodied buffer, so I'll bet that you find it's true length at 5.700" and true 5.4oz weight. My $0.02. I contacted Arm Or Ally about their listing, and the issues with it... Edited September 10, 2019 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveD Posted September 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Thanks for all the suggestions. I've reached out to Arm or Ally asking them to clarify that the setup they sold me is designed for the 6.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, SteveD said: Thanks for all the suggestions. I've reached out to Arm or Ally asking them to clarify that the setup they sold me is designed for the 6.5. I'm telling you right now that it's the wrong "rifle" buffer... Their measurements are off, and it's a 5.700" long buffer - for an AR15. Have you measured and weighed this buffer yourself? Or, are you only repeating their information from their listing, and saying "that's the spec..."... If you measure it and weigh it - you'll see that it's closer to the numbers that I gave you, and not the numbers that they're listing on that product ad... Edited September 11, 2019 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 Hello from Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexJunky Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 What part of Louisiana? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SteveD Posted February 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 You guys helped tremendously in figuring this out, thank you! I've replaced the buffer and spring and... BAMM!!! Cycles perfectly every time, and locks back on an empty mag. I've got this thing zeroed out to 800 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 Way to go brother😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 That is a nice paint job. Glad you you rifle working well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzRon Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) Bad ass paint job, oh and welcome! Edited February 6, 2020 by AzRon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PaddyMac Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 Welcome from Marylandstan. Nice rig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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