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first ar lower build: is the buffer tube screwed in far enough?

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January 19, 2021, 01:49 PM
4x5
first ar lower build: is the buffer tube screwed in far enough?
Comparing how much my other rifles catch the buffer spring retaining pin, this doesn't seem like much. Is this enough?




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January 19, 2021, 01:57 PM
vinnybass
Looks like it might go one more turn. You'll know if it goes. It won't if it don't.



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January 19, 2021, 01:59 PM
4x5
That's as far as it goes.



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January 19, 2021, 02:00 PM
vinnybass
Even while pushing down on the plunger tit? If so, then that's it.

I agree it doesn't look like much engagement. Hard to tell from the picture.



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January 19, 2021, 02:07 PM
4x5
Even pushing down the plunger as far as I can, I can't get another rotation out of the tube. I suppose I could gently file away some of the lip on the tube end, allowing me to get another rotation. Good idea? Or am I asking for trouble?



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January 19, 2021, 02:10 PM
vinnybass
According to what you say, it's good where it is then. Remember it's only holding that plunger from flying out. No need to file it.

ETA: I blew up the picture on my monitor. It looks right.



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January 19, 2021, 02:27 PM
4x5
Sounds good. Thanks!



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January 19, 2021, 04:36 PM
patw
I agree, never file anything. Well of course unless something is not made correctly and you have no other choice. My example is that a lower I was building, did not have the bolt hold open area cut/formed right from the factory-(on an Anderson lower it was a common issue,I had 2), so the lever would not fit in place.I had to file down the area, some might file the part, but on a part that gets a lot of punishment/sudden forceful impact, I figured it would be better to file the area with too much material.
January 19, 2021, 06:02 PM
Nismo
It's fine. Once the upper is on, the buffer is against the BCG and relieved pressure off of the pin.