What is the best buffer to use?

[LRS_Ranger]

It really depends on if you are shooting off the ground or not. Iraq has this stuff called moon dust that I have never seen equaled anywhere else I have ever been. It's like the ground is covered with talcum powder. The adjustable break that you can shut off on the bottom sounds like it could be a real winner. Right now I am running a PWS precision rifle break and it seems to be working pretty good...

[Hoot]

I'm running several brakes made by Ross Schuler. Here's the basic form factor:



It has side ports and a top port, but none on the bottom. Ross does top shelf work for bargain basement prices and 2-3 day turn around time. He is by far the best machine shop bang for the buck out there. Try $45.00 shipped in either Stainless or CrMo. I ordered the one for my Grendel this past Friday and it was on my porch on Monday when I got home from work. I'm not affilitated in any way with Ross, but I do believe in giving a shout out for a good guy.

Hoot

[warped]

That is extremely inexpensive, but I see why.

You could not even start to make a WCI for that money.

I know what they cost to make them in large quantities.

Also bear in mind that brake will have an enormous concussion to it, it does not have a mechanism to chop up sound waves and it also has a large internal chamber.

Nothing new there, it is similar to so many others.

If that is all you need and it suits you, that is a good deal.

There is a reason however why people who have purchased and used so many other brakes have bought a WCI and will not go back.

On the old site customers have told people why, maybe they will come back here and drive that point home.

I designed the WCI for exactly what it is used for, precision and combat.

[noone]

I have used both the Ross brake, and the WCI brakes. I think the WCI brake is better at reducing recoil, but as Warped pointed out, much of my competitive shooting is in a huge gravel mining pit where the ground has been disturbed. When it is wet, there isn't so much of a problem, but when it is dry, it is awful.

The Ross brake doesn't reduce recoil as effectively, but it doesn't kick up dust. Both brakes work really well, but if anything, I'll probably next try one of the brakes Warped makes without the ports from about 4-8 o'clock.

My previous comments were not intended to disparage Warped brakes in any manner...they are fabulous. I have an unusual use requirement shooting in a dusty pit that is rather odd. In most other uses where grass, hard ground, pavement and so on are present, I believe the brakes from Warped are superior in reducing recoil. Additionally, I agree that for some reason, brakes made by Warped don't seem to have as much of the beastly side blast as most other brakes. Probably because with ports all around, each port disrupts the gas venting from the ports next to it thereby reducing side blast.

[warped]

I never took your comments for anything other than the conditions you shoot in.

Previously you always said you like the performance, that kind of disturbed dust is why they have water trucks on work sites.

[noone]

I guess shooting when it is dusty as hell is a welcome alternative to shooting prone in a mud puddle...both have their disadvantages though.

[madcratebuilder]

Am I the only one that shoots off a mat?

[warped]

I do when I can

[penumbra]

Palmetto State Armory H3 Buffers

Palmetto State Armory has H3 buffers:

http://www.palmettostatearmory.com/1215.php

[AskDrTodd]

What's the best rifle buffer?

[warped]

milspec rifle buffer weighing 152-155 grams

[RStewart]

Am I the only one that shoots off a mat?

I do, also.

[pinsum1]

I have toyed around with different combinations of buffers and springs on my 18" mid length gas. First had a enidine rifle buffer with a wolff extra power rifle spring. Had problems with jamming. No bolt problems but I only shot it a handfull of times. Fearing the safety of my bolt I switched to the standard rifle spring and buffer. It functions better now. My question is has anybody tested a similar rifle using the standard buffer and a heavy spring such as the wolff? I plan on trying this next time out at the range.

[BlueOvalBruin]

JP low mass buffer coupled with a JP low mass carrier and JP adjustable gas block. It's easier on the bolt than anything. It also has a very nice recoil impulse.

[roto-prop]

Warped Am I still on your waiting list for one of these buffers?