Cleaning main spring, buffer assembly, follower

[Joseph Scott 0]

When inspecting the main spring for length (12") be sure to clean all the old grease off the spring and off the outside of the buffer. The spring collapses around/along the buffer and dried hard grease will restict spring travel. Also clean the small holes in the follower which go from the bottom and out the sides. There is a very small cross hole in the upper portion connecting to the axial hole that vents air when things cycle. Check buffer plunger for smooth operation, clean and oil as needed. Use oil, not heavy grease on main spring.

[oldtirediron 0]

When inspecting the main spring for length (12") be sure to clean all the old grease off the spring and off the outside of the buffer. The spring collapses around/along the buffer and dried hard grease will restict spring travel. Also clean the small holes in the follower which go from the bottom and out the sides. There is a very small cross hole in the upper portion connecting to the axial hole that vents air when things cycle. Check buffer plunger for smooth operation, clean and oil as needed. Use oil, not heavy grease on main spring.

Does anyone have pictures of the Buffer?? I Think I am missing this part! Also any good or repro mainsprings out there?? Any clue how to put tube back into the stock ??

[metrotps 0]

Re: New main spring please contact Mr. Scott.

[Joseph Scott 0]

The buffer asseambly is the piece under the butt plate with the large 7/8" screw head. It holds in and guides the main spring and has a smaller spring loaded tip in its front end. This spring loaded tip is the actual buffer and absorbs any excess recoil. To remove the recoil tube, you must first remove the buffer and the small cross key about 1/2 way down the stock. Then using a 5/8" wood or plastic dowel, push the tube forward toward the receiver end of stock. If you have a sporter stock, the cross key is usually hidden under a plug. Dig out the plug and then try to locate the opposite end of hidden key, drill a small hole to find metal, drive out key with a punch. Most have epoxy aroung them and are difficult to get out. When pushing out the recoil tube, be very careful as the end of tube is very thin and has special internal threads for the buffer. I usually unscrew the buffer about 1/4"-5/16" and hit on its end to start tube moving. Then remove buffer and push tube on out. The location of the tube depends on the cross key being correct and hence effects the return of the bolt.