sndman762 0 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 does anyone use them in there saiga Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I won't say no one uses them, but I don't. I tried using one on my .308 Saiga when I had a Tech Sight installed, because the Tech Sight did not have the mechanical buffer the .308's recoil spring assembly did. It started sticking up the works when the weather changed though. That said, the addition of the buffer was for functional purposes rather than ergonomic ones. On a .308, the difference between using the buffer and not using it was imperceptible. Maybe it would have a greater relative effect on the light-kicking .223 Saiga. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kresk 10,063 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 No essential reason to use one, especially in a .223. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pogy 5 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Have had a Blackjack buffer in mine from day one. Don't know if it helps or not but it hasn't done any harm either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dorky_D 8 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I have used and have not used. I cannot say that it makes a difference. I thought it might have been causing issues, but I do not think it was the cause. I am going to leave mine in there until I decide to take it out again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
josey88 21 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) I have a Blackjack buffer on my Saiga .223 since day one . After 400 rds , no problems at all . It is insurance that no damage will be done to the carrier or the trunnion , so I am keeping it installed . I have another Blackjack buffer on my PSL 7.62x54R for the same reasons ... also no problems . Edited October 18, 2011 by josey88 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
supertex 242 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) i use them in both of my saiga rifles,bought them from the store on this forum, no problems Edited October 18, 2011 by ak karl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Star 38 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 i use them on my 7.62 saiga. No problems, no really noticeable recoil reduction either. I keep it in there as an extra step of protection Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Donkeyshins 87 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 For under $20, I figure it can't hurt and if it helps... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
josey88 21 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 A buffer would not reduce recoil at all . It is designed to prevent the carrier hitting the trunnion . It is a cushion device . In many rifles , it happens ... in others not , but many people (me included) prefer the insurance of having the buffer installed if there is no interference , just in case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Donkeyshins 87 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 A buffer would not reduce recoil at all . It is designed to prevent the carrier hitting the trunnion . It is a cushion device . In many rifles , it happens ... in others not , but many people (me included) prefer the insurance of having the buffer installed if there is no interference , just in case. My point exactly - cheap insurance at sub-$20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vais01 3 Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 I used a buffer tech I think it was called. Its purpose is purely to prevent metal to metal contact. Thy are usually good for 1k rounds. My mini 30 has about 1k through it and it still has life. The one on my Saiga may last 700. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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