Buffer dent stuck

[6mmintl]

You need to mount the receiver in a rigid vise in a milling machine and small center drill the tit, then drill with a bit slightly smaller then carefully/slowly using lots of oil drill the top/post/tit of the plunger, then with a 1/4" end mill slowly machine the post down to the base of the stud/tit.

Finally/slowly use an end mill to machine down the plunger below the post/tit and it should rotate/break free so you can pick it/spring out of recess.

Its possible the plunger will rotate and pop out at any of these stages.

Trying to use a hand drill or drill press without a rigid hold device will result in the bit going off center and gouging the walls of the plunger and or drill into the receiver causing you a BIGGER problem.

[kcstott]

You need to mount the receiver in a rigid vise in a milling machine and small center drill the tit, then drill with a bit slightly smaller then carefully/slowly using lots of oil drill the top/post/tit of the plunger, then with a 1/4" end mill slowly machine the post down to the base of the stud/tit.

Finally/slowly use an end mill to machine down the plunger below the post/tit and it should rotate/break free so you can pick it/spring out of recess.

Its possible the plunger will rotate and pop out at any of these stages.

Trying to use a hand drill or drill press without a rigid hold device will result in the bit going off center and gouging the walls of the plunger and or drill into the receiver causing you a BIGGER problem.

And they do make extended center drills just for this kind of work

[m16]

When the upper receiver is installed, the tail of the bolt carrier pushes slightly on the buffer which compresses the action spring - the buffer detent is not even really necessary, but any time you open the receivers the buffer will spring forward.

I know a guy that doesn't even run one because his lower was machined incorrectly.

[h0use]

Any of you guys have a machine shop that can help me out? I don't mind paying for it or trading some ammo or beer/food?!

[6mmintl]

Im in bay area, peninsula.

[nsginc]

Get the jp spring as already mentioned.

[h0use]

Ended up getting the jp spring! Works
Like a charm.

[Seesm]

mill it out and start fresh...