Heavy Carbine buffers?

[MarkCO]

Yes, you can certainly try the wood plugs. Eventually, they will crack and splinter, but a good test procedure however. Put in a stock one then two of the wood ones last. The wear might go up a slight amount, but mostly insignificant. Did you weigh the original config?

I run two stock weights and one polymer, but I also run a low mass carrier so I am cutting out about 4 ounces from the total system.

Some guys run a low mass system with an XP spring...but that is also the set-up prone to slam fires due to the floating firing pin, so a Titanimum pin is also needed. That is adding almost $250, so make sure it is somthing you need before you go there.

[muddywings]

Yes, you can certainly try the wood plugs. Eventually, they will crack and splinter, but a good test procedure however. Put in a stock one then two of the wood ones last. The wear might go up a slight amount, but mostly insignificant. Did you weigh the original config?

I run two stock weights and one polymer, but I also run a low mass carrier so I am cutting out about 4 ounces from the total system.

Some guys run a low mass system with an XP spring...but that is also the set-up prone to slam fires due to the floating firing pin, so a Titanimum pin is also needed. That is adding almost $250, so make sure it is somthing you need before you go there.

Thanks for your time. Good point about the wood crack/splintering.
I need $250 ammo out the gun at targets more than I need the fancy stuff!

I'll have to ask around for a scale that small.

[muddywings]

because i have to tinker with everything, for those who run a google search for the ultimate buffer question, here is my test with different buffers, see picture above for more details. (watch your sound settings)

I put 3-4 coats of a spray on laquer on the dowels to prevent them from splintering/cracking.