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Mini-30 Buffer Pad

3K views 4 replies 5 participants last post by  MOUNTAIN WILLIAM 
#1 ·
Trying to decide whether to buy & install one; Or to just forget it. They wouldn't have designed the gun w/o one if it were important, right? On the other hand; if it's going to increase the longevity of my gun - I'll do it. Thoughts/opinions/input appreciated?
 
#3 · (Edited)
Own 3 of them...

I have it in my 1988 mini 14 standard, 1998 mini 30 and newest 14Target. I seems to stop the metal to metal contact between the operating rod assembly and front of the receiver when cycling, then without. To me it seems to make the gun feel tighter, and have never had any problem in the 5 or so years I have had them installed. Its cheap insurance, and if I buy another mini , it will soon get one. All my firends that are mini owners have them. I also use them in my AK's.
 
#4 ·
I installed one on my Mini 14. Helps a little bit, but I had to sand it down to reduce thickness before my Mini 14 bolt would completely cycle.
 
#5 ·
Each rifle is different, I've had some that worked perfectly and a couple that short stroked. One thing to keep in mind are the mags that you're using, if they don't feed easily, you're likely to have intermittent problems. Also, I'd install Wolff extra power recoil and hammer springs.
The buffer will certainly save some shock from reaching any scope that you might mount.
 
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