buffer spring noise
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scottmilk9
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put a slight coating of grease on it, similiar to bearing grease. NOT lube!!
Hangtime
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Originally Posted By: HogstirAny way to get rid of the sprooonngg sound from the buffer spring in an A2 stock whenever you fire it?
Do it the right way and get a Tubbs flat wire chrome silicone
buffer spring. http://www.davidtubb.com/cs-springs
Cost you about $ 25.00, and it's the last buffer spring you'll ever have to buy for that firearm.
I run them in all my AR's, and install them before the first shot is fired out of that AR.
It won't completely get rid of the sproing noise completely, but it sure brings it down to a much more pleasant level. There are other benefits using his spring also.
Do it the right way and get a Tubbs flat wire chrome silicone
buffer spring. http://www.davidtubb.com/cs-springs
Cost you about $ 25.00, and it's the last buffer spring you'll ever have to buy for that firearm.
I run them in all my AR's, and install them before the first shot is fired out of that AR.
It won't completely get rid of the sproing noise completely, but it sure brings it down to a much more pleasant level. There are other benefits using his spring also.
ricky_arthur
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Shoot it and don't worry about the spring noise. It doesn't take long till it gets tuned out.
ARCOREY
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I did the Tubb spring. I'm not sure that it did a great deal to help. I think that time behind it will make you forget it. I hear the bullet smack and don't notice the "sproing" anymore. It annoyed the crap out of me when I first got my AR. I can't tell you the last time I heard it though.
grease it. just make sure your zero doesn't change- should not notice it at shorter ranges, maybe mid range 300-600 yards. No problems unless you are in those cold hiney states and the greese may get bunchy. deadens all the noise. easy fix. I have used bearing grease, hoppes, marine grade grease- - put some on a rag and rub down the spring.
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RowdyRawhide
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As stated before, you get used to it, the first time I shot an AR it was almost enough to make me not want one. I really don't even notice anymore, in fact I just shot this afternoon and I absolutley cannot recall it making the "spprooooiing"
Hangtime
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I don't care what you all use on the receiver extension, but what's obvious to me is how few appear to have ever used / owned one.
I didn't replace the std. spring because of the noise, I replaced it for other reasons.
1. reduced recoil
2. reduced muzzle flip (see # 6)
3. never having to buy another spring for that AR. If you're running std. springs, what are you going to do, change it out every 3000 rounds like you change the oil in your car to make sure your spring isn't shot? Unless you're using a top notch AR, you can bet the mfg. is using the cheapest wire they could buy.
4. It's also obvious that the one or two that did try them didn't use them long enough to see / feel all it has to offer.
5. This is a very dusty / sandy in the air here (like the sandbox), with the dust like talc. I've never had to clean the receiver extension, cause it didn't need it.
6. how many of you have ever seen a prairie dog? For those that haven't, they're about the size of a rat. killing one at 500 yds. is not an easy feat, given all the conditions here. By ridding the muzzle flip, my kill rate went up.
7. I know I won't change any minds here as this is one of the newsgroups with the hardest heads on the net. When Giesselle first came out with his DMR trigger, I bought one after hours of research, and posted on here how great it was. I got about the same reaction re: the trigger as I'm getting with the Tubbs spring. Well, Mr. Giesselle has sure blown the door's off the competion, and kudos to him, because he built a better mousetrap, and I'm wasting my time trying to change any minds on this site.
I'd love to know how many contractors in the sandbox are using Tubbs spring, with a dry lube on the weapon
Like I said, I could care less what you use: moly grease, monkey grease, body fat, or whatever.
All I know is David Tubbs makes great products, and is a [beeep] of a nice guy. Chances are if you call down there, he'll answer the phone and shoot the bull about AR's with you.
I'm not connected with him in any way. I just happened to call down there before, and he answered the phone, and I was impressed by his demeanor.
I'll close now, so you all can grease your receiver extensions, then you'll have time to work on your Model A Fords.
I didn't replace the std. spring because of the noise, I replaced it for other reasons.
1. reduced recoil
2. reduced muzzle flip (see # 6)
3. never having to buy another spring for that AR. If you're running std. springs, what are you going to do, change it out every 3000 rounds like you change the oil in your car to make sure your spring isn't shot? Unless you're using a top notch AR, you can bet the mfg. is using the cheapest wire they could buy.
4. It's also obvious that the one or two that did try them didn't use them long enough to see / feel all it has to offer.
5. This is a very dusty / sandy in the air here (like the sandbox), with the dust like talc. I've never had to clean the receiver extension, cause it didn't need it.
6. how many of you have ever seen a prairie dog? For those that haven't, they're about the size of a rat. killing one at 500 yds. is not an easy feat, given all the conditions here. By ridding the muzzle flip, my kill rate went up.
7. I know I won't change any minds here as this is one of the newsgroups with the hardest heads on the net. When Giesselle first came out with his DMR trigger, I bought one after hours of research, and posted on here how great it was. I got about the same reaction re: the trigger as I'm getting with the Tubbs spring. Well, Mr. Giesselle has sure blown the door's off the competion, and kudos to him, because he built a better mousetrap, and I'm wasting my time trying to change any minds on this site.
I'd love to know how many contractors in the sandbox are using Tubbs spring, with a dry lube on the weapon
Like I said, I could care less what you use: moly grease, monkey grease, body fat, or whatever.
All I know is David Tubbs makes great products, and is a [beeep] of a nice guy. Chances are if you call down there, he'll answer the phone and shoot the bull about AR's with you.
I'm not connected with him in any way. I just happened to call down there before, and he answered the phone, and I was impressed by his demeanor.
I'll close now, so you all can grease your receiver extensions, then you'll have time to work on your Model A Fords.
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ricky_arthur
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Hangtime, there is no need to justify your use of the tubbs springs. You have your reasons, and obviously like them. But replacing it because of spring noise is a solution searching for a problem.
Hangtime
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Originally Posted By: ricky_arthurHangtime, there is no need to justify your use of the tubbs springs. You have your reasons, and obviously like them. But replacing it because of spring noise is a solution searching for a problem.
I was just trying to share some of the other benefits the spring offers. None of you have to worry, as I won't be sharing any high tech info on this board anymore. I'm sure that will break a lot of hearts here.
My main goal was # 1, # 2 and #6. I thought the OP might be interested in the added benefits. Obviously not. And you must have missed the part where I stated I don't care what you use. RIF
I was just trying to share some of the other benefits the spring offers. None of you have to worry, as I won't be sharing any high tech info on this board anymore. I'm sure that will break a lot of hearts here.
My main goal was # 1, # 2 and #6. I thought the OP might be interested in the added benefits. Obviously not. And you must have missed the part where I stated I don't care what you use. RIF
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Hidenseekpro
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First off, I think that the original premise of the thread is kind of like asking how to get rid of the "clack-clack" sound an 870 makes; the spring noise is a byproduct of the way the rifle operates.
There are ways to minimize it or mask it, but there's a big spring working right under your jawbone; expect it to make a sound.
Anyone who ever ran an M-60 probably remembers the rusty screen door sound their recoil springs made. Guns just have distinctive sounds when they operate.
Also, nothing about this topic is worth getting your feelings hurt. There's more than one way to skin a cat and, just because somebody does it differently than you, it's no reason to get mad at 'em.
There are ways to minimize it or mask it, but there's a big spring working right under your jawbone; expect it to make a sound.
Anyone who ever ran an M-60 probably remembers the rusty screen door sound their recoil springs made. Guns just have distinctive sounds when they operate.
Also, nothing about this topic is worth getting your feelings hurt. There's more than one way to skin a cat and, just because somebody does it differently than you, it's no reason to get mad at 'em.
ricky_arthur
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Wow. Thin skinned much?
I guess its a good thing I didn't mention I was gonna save the inferior spring, muzzle flip concept for the next time I missed a prairie dog in front of friends
Seriously though, keep posting your ideas and experience, that is what the forum is about. Just don't expect everyone to agree with you. Heck, even when I post proveable facts I get people telling me I'm an idiot. If I post opinion i'm prepared to be drawn and quartered for heresy. Part of the fun is knowing I'm right even when others disagree.
Oops i'm off topic. OP, seriously just shoot it and ignore the sound and see how long it takes before it becomes a non issue.
I guess its a good thing I didn't mention I was gonna save the inferior spring, muzzle flip concept for the next time I missed a prairie dog in front of friends
Seriously though, keep posting your ideas and experience, that is what the forum is about. Just don't expect everyone to agree with you. Heck, even when I post proveable facts I get people telling me I'm an idiot. If I post opinion i'm prepared to be drawn and quartered for heresy. Part of the fun is knowing I'm right even when others disagree.
Oops i'm off topic. OP, seriously just shoot it and ignore the sound and see how long it takes before it becomes a non issue.
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OldTurtle
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My first Colt from 20 years ago used to drive me nuts with the noise it made...Don't think I could ever get used to that one, but the ones I've had in later years, I don't seem to notice the noise of the action spring...A few if them, I've greased on advice from others and while it does reduce it somewhat, I think 'getting used to it and tuning it out' is more common..
I've never considered installing some of the aftermarket enhancements to my ARs, other than trigger groups, as long as they function reliably and are accurate...Guess I'm just too 'old school' and know that I'm not smarter then the engineers that designed them..
I've never considered installing some of the aftermarket enhancements to my ARs, other than trigger groups, as long as they function reliably and are accurate...Guess I'm just too 'old school' and know that I'm not smarter then the engineers that designed them..
??? Wow---My sproinngging ARs kill everything I shoot at if I do my part. I never notice the sproiinng in the field. If I 'listen' for it I can hear it at the sight-in bench. And I actually like it-reminds me of my Viet Nam days. And I am too dumb to know the difference I reckon-probable agent orange. TTT
Originally Posted By: HangtimeI don't care what you all use on the receiver extension, but what's obvious to me is how few appear to have ever used / owned one.
I didn't replace the std. spring because of the noise, I replaced it for other reasons.
1. reduced recoil
2. reduced muzzle flip (see # 6)
3. never having to buy another spring for that AR. If you're running std. springs, what are you going to do, change it out every 3000 rounds like you change the oil in your car to make sure your spring isn't shot? Unless you're using a top notch AR, you can bet the mfg. is using the cheapest wire they could buy.
4. It's also obvious that the one or two that did try them didn't use them long enough to see / feel all it has to offer.
5. This is a very dusty / sandy in the air here (like the sandbox), with the dust like talc. I've never had to clean the receiver extension, cause it didn't need it.
6. how many of you have ever seen a prairie dog? For those that haven't, they're about the size of a rat. killing one at 500 yds. is not an easy feat, given all the conditions here. By ridding the muzzle flip, my kill rate went up.
7. I know I won't change any minds here as this is one of the newsgroups with the hardest heads on the net. When Giesselle first came out with his DMR trigger, I bought one after hours of research, and posted on here how great it was. I got about the same reaction re: the trigger as I'm getting with the Tubbs spring. Well, Mr. Giesselle has sure blown the door's off the competion, and kudos to him, because he built a better mousetrap, and I'm wasting my time trying to change any minds on this site.
I'd love to know how many contractors in the sandbox are using Tubbs spring, with a dry lube on the weapon
Like I said, I could care less what you use: moly grease, monkey grease, body fat, or whatever.
All I know is David Tubbs makes great products, and is a [beeep] of a nice guy. Chances are if you call down there, he'll answer the phone and shoot the bull about AR's with you.
I'm not connected with him in any way. I just happened to call down there before, and he answered the phone, and I was impressed by his demeanor.
I'll close now, so you all can grease your receiver extensions, then you'll have time to work on your Model A Fords.
Thanks for the info Hangtime ! Do you combine that with an adjustable gas block perchance? I got a AR that I think is cycling a little too emphatically..
I didn't replace the std. spring because of the noise, I replaced it for other reasons.
1. reduced recoil
2. reduced muzzle flip (see # 6)
3. never having to buy another spring for that AR. If you're running std. springs, what are you going to do, change it out every 3000 rounds like you change the oil in your car to make sure your spring isn't shot? Unless you're using a top notch AR, you can bet the mfg. is using the cheapest wire they could buy.
4. It's also obvious that the one or two that did try them didn't use them long enough to see / feel all it has to offer.
5. This is a very dusty / sandy in the air here (like the sandbox), with the dust like talc. I've never had to clean the receiver extension, cause it didn't need it.
6. how many of you have ever seen a prairie dog? For those that haven't, they're about the size of a rat. killing one at 500 yds. is not an easy feat, given all the conditions here. By ridding the muzzle flip, my kill rate went up.
7. I know I won't change any minds here as this is one of the newsgroups with the hardest heads on the net. When Giesselle first came out with his DMR trigger, I bought one after hours of research, and posted on here how great it was. I got about the same reaction re: the trigger as I'm getting with the Tubbs spring. Well, Mr. Giesselle has sure blown the door's off the competion, and kudos to him, because he built a better mousetrap, and I'm wasting my time trying to change any minds on this site.
I'd love to know how many contractors in the sandbox are using Tubbs spring, with a dry lube on the weapon
Like I said, I could care less what you use: moly grease, monkey grease, body fat, or whatever.
All I know is David Tubbs makes great products, and is a [beeep] of a nice guy. Chances are if you call down there, he'll answer the phone and shoot the bull about AR's with you.
I'm not connected with him in any way. I just happened to call down there before, and he answered the phone, and I was impressed by his demeanor.
I'll close now, so you all can grease your receiver extensions, then you'll have time to work on your Model A Fords.
Thanks for the info Hangtime ! Do you combine that with an adjustable gas block perchance? I got a AR that I think is cycling a little too emphatically..