My New ATI Buffer Rattles?

[Nate74]

I recently finished a build where I used an ATI buffer tube assembly and the darn buffer rattles. I've read a few other places that it's supposed to do that.

"It's normal. The buffer alone doesn't have the mass it needs for reliable chambering. The rattle is caused by cylindrical weights about a half-inch long that shift and provide just a little extra "nudge" on the rear of the bolt as it goes to battery. The weights also act as a cyclic rate reducer by increasing the reciprocating mass."

Ok, Ok...

but why doesn't the buffer in my M4-ery rattle and I've put 1000+ rounds through that carbine with no issues?

How would one hope to use a rifle in a tactical situation when it rattles everytime you shoulder the weapon? Might as well put bells on your boots...

[crob]

Did you swap buffers to see if it is the buffer itself or the tube?

[Nate74]

Did you swap buffers to see if it is the buffer itself or the tube?

Good idea. I'd just pulled the buffer out and shook it and heard the noise.

<<5 Minutes Later>>

Yes, it's the buffer.

[xxINKxx]

I like the spikes buffer, it's full of sand like material. No noise.

I have a few no name buffers that sound like a bag of marbles shaking around too, dont like em haha

[beretta929mm]

Does it sound like a hula loop?

[Charger Mark]

I got an ATI buffer that rattled so badly it made my buy a used LMT buffer from the Marketplace. That one also rattled. A bit less, but still rattled.

[Nate74]

Does it sound like a hula loop?

Yeah, in a way I guess it does. I realize it's supposed to but why then don't they all...?

[Nate74]

Hmmmm...