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Product Spotlight: Bravo Company Mk 2 Recoil Mitigation System

Some folks are more sensitive to recoil than others, but as a general rule, it's a Good Thing when you can reduce a rifle's felt recoil. That's exactly what Bravo Company Mk 2 Recoil Mitigation System does for the AR-15. Brownells Gun Tech™ Caleb Savant is here to explain how it works. Consisting of a recoil buffer, buffer spring, receiver extension (aka, "buffer tube"), castle nut, and end plate with a handy QD sling swivel socket, the RMS is Bravo Company's take on the A5 buffer system. Both recoil systems occupy the middle ground between rifle and carbine systems. So the Bravo RMS / A5 buffers are longer than carbine buffers but decidedly shorter than rifle buffers. The recoil springs are stronger, too. The buffer tube is longer to accommodate the longer buffer, but the tube accepts any collapsible (adjustable) stock that fits a standard mil-spec (1.146" O.D.) carbine buffer tube.
BENEFIT #1: The big benefit of BCM's Recoil Mitigation System is making your rifle a LOT smoother shooting because the extra length spreads out the recoil impulse. "But wait," you ask, "how bad is the recoil on a .223 rifle?" Well, there is still some recoil, and mitigating it enables you to make faster follow-up shots. You can watch the bullet hit (or miss!) the target through your optic. That's pretty important when you're in a timed competition, yes?
BENEFIT #2: The RMS also makes your rifle more RELIABLE, regardless of its gas system length. The recoil spring's extra oomph coupled with the heavier buffer means more weight driving the carrier forward to ensure that next round gets chambered. You enjoy awesomely reliable feeding, while the extra weight and receiver extension length mean gentler felt recoil.
To learn more about the nitty gritty of this type of recoil system, check out our earlier video, "Quick Tip: Benefits of an A5 Buffer in Your AR-15"
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  • @CalebSavant
    @CalebSavant Жыл бұрын

    This is the new hotness, I hope it becomes standard.

  • @charmingmander331

    @charmingmander331

    Жыл бұрын

    It's been around for over a decade and it really hasn't taken over the market.

  • @anthonyaragon6639

    @anthonyaragon6639

    Жыл бұрын

    The almost 12 year old new hotness that you should absolutely buy from bcm because, 1. it's more expensive 2. Daddy vickers is going through a tough time right now. And 3. who can spell Vltor into Google anyways? Oh, and because this gumby haired Pog says so. Silicone chrome™®©

  • @charmingmander331

    @charmingmander331

    Жыл бұрын

    @@anthonyaragon6639 Don't get me wrong, I've used A5 in a couple builds over the years and it's definitely smooth but it's an AR-15. I've never had a problem with recoil in an AR15.

  • @silver4drrx828

    @silver4drrx828

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@charmingmander331but as compared to a carbine length buffer system its not going to beat on the rifle as bad right? Especially if you're using a shorter barrel?

  • @Bidenisapedo

    @Bidenisapedo

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope your hair-do doesn't become 'standard'. "This is the new hotness"... Huh... GGGAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYEEEEEEEEE!!!!! 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

  • @herknorth8691
    @herknorth8691 Жыл бұрын

    A former neighbor of mine bought a DPMS LR-308 at an estate sale and asked me to come shooting with him. That thing kicked like a mule and wasn't reliable at all. I felt bad for him, because he was so excited for his new purchase and all I could really do was recommend an A5 buffer tube and an AR15-length H3 buffer. That combo made his gun cycle correctly and it cut the recoil dramatically. I know that's not really how the A5 is normally used, but I was really impressed with how adding a heavier buffer smoothed out recoil for his rifle.

  • @jamiemitchell9733
    @jamiemitchell9733 Жыл бұрын

    I'll say this loudly for those in the back or hard of hearing: No you cannot achieve the advantages of A5 by simply using a heavier carbine buffer. The rifle length spring makes a difference.

  • @timrobinson6573

    @timrobinson6573

    Жыл бұрын

    So you're saying I can just use a heavier buffer.

  • @jamiemitchell9733

    @jamiemitchell9733

    Жыл бұрын

    @timrobinson6573 H9 is the best weight. It's made of Uranium.

  • @Fenster21

    @Fenster21

    Жыл бұрын

    Does the same thing as a flat wire spring. The spring travels a smaller portion of its total compressible length. Spring doesn’t bottom out and it’s spring force is more constant.

  • @buzsalmon

    @buzsalmon

    Жыл бұрын

    All good to know info

  • @jonathanrogers9961

    @jonathanrogers9961

    Жыл бұрын

    Guess you never heard of springco springs.

  • @xSP3CTREx
    @xSP3CTREx Жыл бұрын

    I run BCM, VLTOR, and SOLGW on most of my builds. Dead on reliable and smooth shooting.

  • @khangngo753

    @khangngo753

    6 ай бұрын

    Do you notice any difference between BCM and Vltor?

  • @xSP3CTREx

    @xSP3CTREx

    6 ай бұрын

    @@khangngo753 Not really, the impulse is very similar and when I go shopping at my lgs they have both sets next to each other for A5 MK2; interchangeable far as I know. Opted for the heavier buffer weight MK2H2 for MK18 clone testing this weekend. A5H1 in the SOLGW 300, and 5.56 various build doesn't seem to have an issue.

  • @solidseung
    @solidseung Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been using the VLTOR A5 Buffer System for years on my 13.9” and I love it. I swapped out the A5 spring and use a JP Enterprises Rifle Length Tuned and Polished Buffer Spring which makes it much quieter and smoother. It’s also less expensive than the JP Silent Captured Spring.

  • @derek3154

    @derek3154

    11 ай бұрын

    Is the JP rifle spring stronger than the standard A5 spring? Standard is really weak imo, gonna try the Sprinco green.

  • @scottcoleman5666

    @scottcoleman5666

    10 ай бұрын

    This might be the ultimate combo. I haven’t used A5 buffer system (I want to) but I use the JP tuned and polished springs in every build. Best spring on the market.

  • @hifi4lyfe406
    @hifi4lyfe406 Жыл бұрын

    I used the green sprinco rifle length in my a5 systems, if you partner it with LMT enhanced BCG or the CMC enhanced with the extra gas port, any over gassed SBR can become a pleasure to shoot... love it, also use a custom buffer, everyone loves shooting it compared to the standard.

  • @kristjonpedersen9342

    @kristjonpedersen9342

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the LMT paired with Hodge and solgw barrels and a5 everything and there really isn't anything better at that point. Also have a sonics dedicated suppressed 11.5 that's a sewing machine on auto.

  • @hifi4lyfe406

    @hifi4lyfe406

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kristjonpedersen9342 Nice, I have the 12.5 Hodge barrel.. using the LMT enhanced w/ Armament LARB mod3. Also Geissele 416RS 10.3" w/ CMC enhanced as a 2nd upper.. both feel silky smooth.

  • @Rossski

    @Rossski

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you tried a standard A5H2 buffer vs the Armament LARB mod3?

  • @hifi4lyfe406

    @hifi4lyfe406

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Rossski I had the KAK whatever that was it was black, gave it away.. perhaps its the hard rubber pointed end of the mod3 that makes the difference, couldn't say between 250rd on each.. I bought 3 of the mod3 LARB's and gave everything else away, I suppose that speaks for itself.

  • @hifi4lyfe406

    @hifi4lyfe406

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Rossski Also to note that I forgot, I added the leitner-wise g2 buffer retainer on all of my lowers w/ the A5 tubes, not a fan of the standard pin point, I've broken 2 with the MOD3's so far, no failures with the g2, wouldnt expect it either.

  • @jamiemitchell9733
    @jamiemitchell9733 Жыл бұрын

    A5 is great for silencer use. The "cost" is only about 3/4" longer tube than the carbine system and everything else you get is advantages.

  • @abstractapproach634

    @abstractapproach634

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup, for young women learning to shoot it will probably help alot (what other advantages though?)

  • @tommyguns14able

    @tommyguns14able

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks. I want my rifle short though.

  • @dogevanzandt2889

    @dogevanzandt2889

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@abstractapproach634not sure if this will mean anything to your underdeveloped understanding of the rifle system, but weapon enhancements that augment the reliability and efficiency of the AR-15 weapon system are truly upgrades to said system. I get it, you think having a more violently recoiling system is some sort of Hallmark to your fragile sense of masculinity and that is important to you, so I don't want to take that from you. Happy New Year lil guy.

  • @Militaristics
    @Militaristics Жыл бұрын

    because someone wanted to run a TDP carbine buffer in a large frame AR, we have the A5 length receiver extension. someone looked at that and said, why not add some more mass and spring to a small frame AR, and we got the A5 system. 5.3 oz just happens to be the TDP buffer weight for a rifle buffer.

  • @ianarno
    @ianarno7 ай бұрын

    Looks like Mr Rogers but is packing an AT4 in his safe. “Walk softly, but carry a big stick.”

  • @davispinner6642
    @davispinner664210 ай бұрын

    Love the system. Big fan of both BCM and SOLGW. As you mentioned Mike's video on the A5 system he says the reason why you would want to have the weights in the buffer shake/rattle is so that when the bolt closes the fwd mass of the weights slaps the "bouncing bolt" back into battery. However this is one difference I've noticed about the BCM buffers...they don't rattle. Idk what or which is better but that's a difference I have seen.

  • @TommyTombstone

    @TommyTombstone

    4 ай бұрын

    Mike's A5 video has him glowing about the fact that the buffer weights don't bounce. I just came from there.

  • @BarnDoor-won5ve

    @BarnDoor-won5ve

    Ай бұрын

    I haven't seen it for a while for some reason but 10 years ago when I started using the a5 system there was a fantastic super slow speed video that showed a carbine and an a5 rifle simultaneously and you could totally see the difference in bounce. The carbine was crazy sloppy compared to the a5 which just went into battery and stopped. A carbine buffer system does fine and has worked well for many many years but it's kinda like the difference between an a2 forearm vs a free float rail; it just helps the rifle act more natural and makes it objectively more solid, reliable, repeatable, and consistent

  • @davispinner6642

    @davispinner6642

    Ай бұрын

    @@BarnDoor-won5ve I remember that video.

  • @InstructorRandy
    @InstructorRandy Жыл бұрын

    I've got a few of the a5 systems from various companies, I really like them because it seems to barely puke out the brass and it's so consistent, but I can also throw that same rifle in a deep freezer and it works fine. No where near as violent.

  • @Chuck1284-
    @Chuck1284-7 ай бұрын

    And both the Vltor and the Bravo use a standard rifle-length recoil spring with their buffers. I switched my buffer tubes out for A5's years ago, what I noticed was the carbine uppers cycled more reliably when dirty and I didn't break any more bolt lugs since it reduced the carrier speed over the standard carbine setup with a 3 oz buffer.

  • @beesknees6970

    @beesknees6970

    2 ай бұрын

    So would the Bravo Mk2 buffer kit be good for an 18 inch barrel with rifle length gas system?

  • @michaelhmfic8346
    @michaelhmfic8346 Жыл бұрын

    I figured out my own system. I used an old AR-10 buffer extension old A2 rifle spring and just ordered a Viltor buffer. Works like a champ for me

  • @khangngo753

    @khangngo753

    6 ай бұрын

    Is the traditional rifle spring longer than the A5 spring? And couldn’t you just use a heavier rifle buffer and it would comparable to an A5 buffer?

  • @drewbaglin1632
    @drewbaglin16325 ай бұрын

    I used a bcm mk2 buffer tube a springco green spring and a voltor A5H2 buffer on my bcm 13.9

  • @Croak1
    @Croak1 Жыл бұрын

    My second favorite buffer setup, after the JP Silent Captured Spring System. And you can run the JP SCSS in an A5 tube if you want.

  • @dogevanzandt2889

    @dogevanzandt2889

    7 ай бұрын

    Is there any benefits to this

  • @Croak1

    @Croak1

    7 ай бұрын

    @@dogevanzandt2889Smoother recoil impulse, less "sproing!" noise, more length of pull adjustment and more refined feel when working the charging handle (no functional gain, but it feels better, and feeling good is almost as important as looking good!).

  • @dogevanzandt2889

    @dogevanzandt2889

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Croak1 I was specifically talking about running the SCS in the longer tube. I am very familiar with the SCS but my understanding is that it runs the same in a carbine length or rifle length system.

  • @Croak1

    @Croak1

    7 ай бұрын

    @@dogevanzandt2889Just the ability to run it in a longer tube (with spacer insert) if you want the greater LoP or already have an A5 length tube and want to upgrade.

  • @dogevanzandt2889

    @dogevanzandt2889

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Croak1 I figured there was no performance advantage. I run my stock in tight so this doesn't affect me. Happy New Year to you.

  • @Regular_1094
    @Regular_109411 ай бұрын

    My next build will be a 16" mid length gas system with one of these h2 buffers.

  • @scaler1179
    @scaler1179 Жыл бұрын

    Full auto web a lower rate of fire is another reason to get one. Heavier buffers reduce malfunctions and increase control.

  • @timbrassinne719
    @timbrassinne719 Жыл бұрын

    Add a geissele super 42 rifle length spring and a forward controls design a5 castle nut, and you're good to go.

  • @jamarrchasingjoe3310

    @jamarrchasingjoe3310

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes, add a shitty geissele spring and an overpriced castle nut

  • @EC-mc7vg
    @EC-mc7vg11 ай бұрын

    I know someone that used an A5 system on their AR pistol for that little extra length of pull.

  • @jacobsmith9879
    @jacobsmith9879 Жыл бұрын

    I have it on my firearm and I absolutely love it

  • @bretsmith8681
    @bretsmith86815 ай бұрын

    Nobody talking about the rocket launcher in the safe😂

  • @gtzmwt

    @gtzmwt

    3 ай бұрын

    Shouldn't have to, let's normalize it!

  • @robertdesrosiers2382
    @robertdesrosiers238211 ай бұрын

    Anybody have comparisons between this and utilizing the Geissele Super 42 Braided spring and H3 combo?

  • @tyler9881
    @tyler98817 ай бұрын

    The reliability enhancement is dependent on the gas pushing it back though, had some issues with a rifle length gas system and rifle length buffer system, didn't change anything, but found it doesn't like the lower pressure .223

  • @InvidiousIgnoramus
    @InvidiousIgnoramus Жыл бұрын

    I've been using one of these in my AR-15 since I built it three years ago. Funnily enough though, my BCM MK2 kit actually came with a VLTOR buffer, not a BCM marked one.

  • @DBravo29er
    @DBravo29er Жыл бұрын

    BCM Mk2/A5 Mafia!!! 🙌🔥

  • @ke3552
    @ke35526 ай бұрын

    Nice work as always, thanks.

  • @maxcole3930
    @maxcole393011 ай бұрын

    So which is better the BCM mk2 recoil system 9r a Geissele supper 42 spring & buffer for a standard 14.6-16" barrels with mid length gas system???

  • @trailertrashtactics
    @trailertrashtactics8 ай бұрын

    This seems like it would help a lot with shorter suppressed setups. Would that be the case?

  • @abolishtheatfandrepealthenfa
    @abolishtheatfandrepealthenfa Жыл бұрын

    ADM makes an a5 length tube too. I'm running it with my uic lower with a5h3 vltor and sprinco green

  • @derek3154

    @derek3154

    11 ай бұрын

    Good call, didn’t know ADM made buffer tubes for the A5. I have their 13.9” but A5 with the H2 and Sprinco green was too much for it. I put the BCM A5 spring with the H3 and it need More!! I have the Sprinco H0 and the BCM H1 to try with the Sprinco green to try next. If I’m happy with it I will get the ADM A5 Tube to keep it as ADM as possible😉.

  • @abolishtheatfandrepealthenfa

    @abolishtheatfandrepealthenfa

    11 ай бұрын

    @@derek3154 nice, yeah I'm a big fan of ADM. All the companies you mentioned are solid too

  • @MadeinAmerica123
    @MadeinAmerica1239 ай бұрын

    Would this help with my overgassed DDM4V7 11.5? With an H3 buffer it ejects perfect with 55gr but when I use my self defense ammo 77gr 5.56 it’s wayy overgassed.

  • @yeshua1176

    @yeshua1176

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes it will

  • @lyflonglearner
    @lyflonglearnerАй бұрын

    Would this system work with a 10.5" upper?

  • @johngalt2506
    @johngalt2506 Жыл бұрын

    So this would make my 11.5 feel more like my 20" A2?

  • @TheWeirdedBeardo
    @TheWeirdedBeardo11 ай бұрын

    Can I use a Geissle Super 42 Rifle length spring in this MK2 tube? Or is there another option?

  • @connormarek1028

    @connormarek1028

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes, you can use it. I use it with my A5.

  • @jsbswampfox
    @jsbswampfox7 ай бұрын

    HOW WOULD YOU COMPARE THIS TO THE SUPER 42?

  • @alanmurdock4319
    @alanmurdock4319 Жыл бұрын

    I have been retired for a while now. I am not familiar with the A5. The m4 was the current issue when I retired

  • @jamesbullock3259
    @jamesbullock325910 ай бұрын

    Unrelated question- graphite dry flim spray, has it any use in the AR15 Platform? Buffer, BCG, so on?

  • @melissasdad
    @melissasdad Жыл бұрын

    He didn’t specify, is this BCM MK2 T1 or T2? If I’m not mistaken, they both say it’s an “M16A4” system. If I’m going for the VLTOR A5 equivalent, would this be their version? The T1 is a 4.6oz buffer and the T2 is a 5.6oz buffer I believe.

  • @alexanderbelluccia599

    @alexanderbelluccia599

    11 ай бұрын

    i'm trying to figure out the same thing. i have a Mk2 BFH ELW 16" that plan on running both supressed and unsupressed. Not sure if i should go with the T1 or T2, whats a better midle ground while hooting both with or without suppression

  • @hoosierdaddy2308
    @hoosierdaddy2308 Жыл бұрын

    Great video.. I would like to see a video on the plus' and minus' of Chrome lined barrels versus the coatings that harden the barrel. I think Chrome is still better for feeding and heat resistance, yet most companies don't do it any longer.. Also, is stainless as good as chrome lined, etc.. Thanks Tim

  • @KeepTheGates

    @KeepTheGates

    Жыл бұрын

    Chrome lining does harden the barrel, and it's still standard on almost any duty grade rifle.

  • @hoosierdaddy2308

    @hoosierdaddy2308

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KeepTheGates Yeah, I think I'll buy a colt because of the chrome lining or an FN.. Thanks so much for the reply!

  • @MackTheGovnah
    @MackTheGovnah7 ай бұрын

    Which RMS would you use for an 11.5’ AR pistol upper? I see the products on the website listed as T1, T2 etc but don’t know which one. Help me out here please.

  • @calebclark6739
    @calebclark673911 ай бұрын

    Bcm. The classic company with never anything in stock.

  • @albertptran
    @albertptran Жыл бұрын

    About to try mine out

  • @progmanmike
    @progmanmike Жыл бұрын

    What's the difference between the different models you can select on the product page?

  • @xxTenaciousExx
    @xxTenaciousExx Жыл бұрын

    How dose this compare to the super 42 buffer system

  • @bftoler

    @bftoler

    Жыл бұрын

    Super 42 is for carbine length systems. Basically a replacement. They are awesome and make solid difference. I run them in a few of my set ups, and also run the BCM system in 2 weapons. These are cheaper than VLTOR, and work fine for my needs.

  • @maxcole3930
    @maxcole3930 Жыл бұрын

    Which buffer weight would you recommend for a mid length gas system?

  • @KeepTheGates

    @KeepTheGates

    Жыл бұрын

    There isn't a "one size" buffer for mid length. Barrel length matters, as does the gas port size, how often the weapon is cleaned, how efficient the BCG is, and your choice of ammo.

  • @maxcole3930

    @maxcole3930

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KeepTheGatesok that all makes sense. I just wondered if their was a a standard baseline that should be good. I have standard carbon buffers in all my set ups with carbon& middlenth gas systems. Everything runs good. Just wanted to see if I an make one run better...

  • @Deltaworks23

    @Deltaworks23

    10 ай бұрын

    @@maxcole3930 It seems that sons of liberty uses the H2 weight as standard in their A5 system so I expect that would be pretty reliable for you.

  • @maxcole3930
    @maxcole3930 Жыл бұрын

    So it will run reliably with a mid length gas system correct

  • @KeepTheGates

    @KeepTheGates

    Жыл бұрын

    97% of the time, yes.

  • @brownells

    @brownells

    Жыл бұрын

    Correct, yes.

  • @maxcole3930

    @maxcole3930

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brownells which buffer weight would you recommend?? Mod 0-1-2???

  • @Paladin1873
    @Paladin1873 Жыл бұрын

    Will it soften the recoil of 9mm blow-back operated ARs?

  • @GldenRetriever
    @GldenRetriever5 ай бұрын

    Is it smoother than a rifle length buffer system?

  • @luisavitia6266
    @luisavitia6266Ай бұрын

    Would that work with fcd buffer tube ?

  • @brownells

    @brownells

    Ай бұрын

    The A5 Length (RE5F), yes.

  • @seanhudson7549
    @seanhudson75497 ай бұрын

    is this good for 300 blackout as well?

  • @johnpush4585
    @johnpush45853 ай бұрын

    Is that a L.A.W.S in your safe?

  • @glockparaastra
    @glockparaastra Жыл бұрын

    So would this work to reduce recoil in my carbine gas system Colt M4? I already use a heavier wolf spring with H2 buffer.

  • @jaredvonspaulding695

    @jaredvonspaulding695

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it would, as long as you plan on using the whole system instead of trying to simply jam the buffer in there to try and make it work

  • @mrshort2379
    @mrshort2379 Жыл бұрын

    I give up! I am liquidating my assets, and giving up on shooting sports all together!! I am tired of being depressed over not being able to afford parts, upgrades, accessories & ammo, etc., there is no such counity to help build reliable platforms without having to pay top dollar for it. Thanks Caleb & Brownells for all that you have shown and taught me over the previous, years I've learned allot. It's just to bad that knowledge will goto waist!

  • @ElfRightsActivist

    @ElfRightsActivist

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe learn to spell and you can get a job that pays above minimum wage you dumbfuck boomer.

  • @KeepTheGates

    @KeepTheGates

    Жыл бұрын

    That's silly.

  • @wtchr6883

    @wtchr6883

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KeepTheGates so are many of the products in new product videos. Silly products to solve imaginary problems.

  • @lioncelica5170
    @lioncelica517011 ай бұрын

    Why has no one made a rifle length buffer tube capable of accepting an adjustable stock?

  • @brownells

    @brownells

    11 ай бұрын

    Because on it's shortest setting, the length of pull would be at most peoples maximum LOP.

  • @tedlofland3446
    @tedlofland3446 Жыл бұрын

    Still trying to figure out if either the T0, T1 or T2 buffer weight with the Bravo MK 2 recoil mitigation system would work best for a AR-15 platform chambered in 7.62 x 39 carbine length gas tube, mil-spec 0.750 GAS BLOCK, 0.093 gas hole, with a 16 inch barrel. I would think the T1 would work perfect but I still have not seen any info or any trials for my build.

  • @KeepTheGates

    @KeepTheGates

    Жыл бұрын

    Even with those details, that's not enough info to know what weight to go with. The gas port size makes a huge difference there.

  • @tedlofland3446

    @tedlofland3446

    Жыл бұрын

    0.093 gas port and 0.750 gas block@@KeepTheGates

  • @EC-mc7vg

    @EC-mc7vg

    11 ай бұрын

    I run a standard carbine tube, spring and standard weight buffer in most of my hog guns, 5.56, 7.62x39, 300 Ham'r, 350 Legend and 450 Bushmaster, rifles and pistols, and all run just fine. I used an H2 buffer and a flat wire spring in my 10.5" 7.62x39 pistol, not sure it really makes any difference, but it is just as reliable as all the other guns I've built.

  • @tedlofland3446

    @tedlofland3446

    11 ай бұрын

    That is what my friends use is an H2(4.6 ounce) buffer in their carbine length 556 and 7.62 AR platforms. The Bravo MK2 buffer system uses a slightly longer buffer tube and an A2 M-16 spring which is longer and tighter to compress than the standard carbine spring , The T2 buffer weight is 5.6 ounces and the T2 buffer weight length is in-between a standard carbine and a rifle length buffer. The idea of the Bravo system is to reduce recoil due to the slight BCG lag between going into battery and the next round firing. If I get the T2 system and see it under gassed I will replace a steel weight with a aluminum buffer weight. I really don't want to be over gassed as it breaks extractors in AR platforms for 7.62 x 39 using steel cased ammo. @@EC-mc7vg

  • @danefuentes3877
    @danefuentes38773 ай бұрын

    Is there a reason we arent' all using captured springs in 2024? Asking for a friend.

  • @jeremyjeremy8795
    @jeremyjeremy8795 Жыл бұрын

    I mean it makes sense, the AR started as a rifle length gas with rifle length stock and then carbine gas and stock came out and then mid length gas came out but no mid length stock and buffer…til now

  • @dirkmagurk7086
    @dirkmagurk7086 Жыл бұрын

    I ain't gay but GOT DAMN bro that hair is banging! Side part gang! 😂

  • @hairydogstail
    @hairydogstail Жыл бұрын

    I found the A5 systems increased perceived recoil, but are a plus advantage with suppressed rifles..Suppressed rifles will decrease the rifles life by half and any advantage such as the A5 systems to be a benefit..

  • @kristjonpedersen9342

    @kristjonpedersen9342

    Жыл бұрын

    How did you have an increase in recoil? Every machine gun that I've used an a5 on, paired with an appropriate gas port ran amazing.

  • @mrsickwick

    @mrsickwick

    Жыл бұрын

    Increase? I've never heard that. What weight buffer are you using?

  • @hairydogstail

    @hairydogstail

    Жыл бұрын

    3.8 oz. for the A5.. 2.1oz for JP SCS@@mrsickwick

  • @InvidiousIgnoramus

    @InvidiousIgnoramus

    Жыл бұрын

    Increased recoil? What are you on about? It does no such thing.

  • @hairydogstail

    @hairydogstail

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it did, I didn't remove it because it was softer shooting lol..I'll take that pepsi challenge any day.. @@InvidiousIgnoramus

  • @TerminalM193
    @TerminalM19311 ай бұрын

    This is a very stupid question... But.... How hard would it be to replace my current milspec buffer system with a longer one like in the video? Is it a tough swap or can anyone do it? .... My biggest problem is that I don't have any kind of traditional vice to hold anything still.

  • @Deltaworks23

    @Deltaworks23

    10 ай бұрын

    It is an easy job with the right tools. I WOULD NOT recommend attempting it without an armorer's wrench and a vise. You will need to break the staking (assuming it is staked) to remove your existing receiver extension (aka buffer tube) and torque the castle nut to iirc 38-42 ft/lbs when you install the new receiver extension. Not going to say it is impossible but it should really be done with the proper tools.

  • @TerminalM193

    @TerminalM193

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Deltaworks23 That's my biggest problem.... I have all the right tools but I still don't have a vise. I've been looking for an adequate bench that I could bolt a vise on but the hunt for a decent bench has been hell. For anything new you'll pay an arm and a leg.... I've found a few great deals on used benches but they're always far away and I'm without a truck bed.

  • @DanielReyes-hz1qk

    @DanielReyes-hz1qk

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@TerminalM193did all mine without an appropriate vice, wasn't a problem

  • @alepepperoni2563
    @alepepperoni2563 Жыл бұрын

    Me with heavy rifle and gamer brake threaded on: "what recoil?"

  • @wtchr6883

    @wtchr6883

    Жыл бұрын

    I was wondering what AR-15 has problem level recoil.

  • @chrispolk93
    @chrispolk93 Жыл бұрын

    Wont build without enhanced buffer tube with tabs for pin and a flat wire spring. No twang and faster locking.

  • @garydowd7313
    @garydowd731311 ай бұрын

    No need for this if you’re already running a braided wire buffer spring with an h2 or heavier buffer. Also captured buffer systems crush recoil as well without the added length.

  • @KeepTheGates

    @KeepTheGates

    10 ай бұрын

    There are still benefits over a standard carbine system. It's not just about recoil.

  • @chopperimc
    @chopperimc11 ай бұрын

    Got an AT4 in the safe huh?

  • @jeremyrode6581
    @jeremyrode6581 Жыл бұрын

    What’s the difference between the BCM MK2 T0, T1 and T2?

  • @bradtidball5206

    @bradtidball5206

    Жыл бұрын

    Buffer weight, higher number = heavier buffer.

  • @jeremyrode6581

    @jeremyrode6581

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bradtidball5206 Ah, makes sense. Thanks. 🤙

  • @Tx556

    @Tx556

    Жыл бұрын

    weight of the buffer.

  • @justusbryant7366

    @justusbryant7366

    4 ай бұрын

    So which one is the best?

  • @barrycrossnoe4801
    @barrycrossnoe4801 Жыл бұрын

    A5 is definitely great at making carbine gas ARs shoot smoother. I think this video was kind of a waste of time and should’ve just been a TLDR that BCM MK2 = VLTOR A5

  • @tainoxl
    @tainoxl2 ай бұрын

    Great for over gassed rifles!

  • @GuberShep
    @GuberShep Жыл бұрын

    I'll stick with my JP silent captured spring.

  • @xusmico187
    @xusmico187 Жыл бұрын

    so waht are the advantages?

  • @nushinebob

    @nushinebob

    Жыл бұрын

    Softer shooter. Supposedly, more reliable lock up. And since it's a slightly longer buffer tube, a seven position slot. At least VLTOR buffer tube has seven stock positions. * corrected - six position to seven.

  • @InvidiousIgnoramus

    @InvidiousIgnoramus

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nushinebob because of the increased length, there are A5 buffer tubes that are able to get as many as 9 positions. I'm thinking about picking one of those up and putting a stock stop in so I can quickly pull it back to my preferred LoP.

  • @KeepTheGates

    @KeepTheGates

    Жыл бұрын

    Less felt recoil, more mass driving the bolt home.

  • @abstractapproach634
    @abstractapproach634 Жыл бұрын

    I got BCM before the mk2, but it's OK, 5.56 doesn't have recoil.

  • @BarnDoor-won5ve
    @BarnDoor-won5veАй бұрын

    Gee, why would I possibly want a soft shooting rifle to be even more softer to get every cheating advantage I can for reliability, accuracy, and reduced bolt bounce ensuring I have a freight train driving that bolt into battery to all but 100% guarantee a solid lock up seeing how the ar15 functions with a closed bolt system? I'll never understand why there's people who think just because the 5.56 is soft shooting that it shouldn't be even more so😂

  • @kemonoyama2084
    @kemonoyama2084 Жыл бұрын

    I call placebo affect!

  • @KeepTheGates

    @KeepTheGates

    Жыл бұрын

    Physics would disagree.

  • @brossovitch
    @brossovitch Жыл бұрын

    Add a Geissele spring and I'm in..

  • @brownells

    @brownells

    Жыл бұрын

    It uses a standard rifle length spring, so you could mix and match.

  • @fubar1217

    @fubar1217

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brownells Yeah, but the Geissele spring requires a slightly smaller diameter buffer and as far as I know, Geissele doesn't make an A5 buffer.

  • @brossovitch

    @brossovitch

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fubar1217 the rifle length geissele spring doesn't require a different size buffer only the carbine length spring does. SKU: 04-308-F

  • @fubar1217

    @fubar1217

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brossovitch I stand corrected. Just checked in my "Mock"12 which has the Geissele spring. Looks like I'll be building my own kit using the Geissele spring.

  • @brossovitch

    @brossovitch

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fubar1217 i thought the same until i read the description last year. Pretty cool how that works out

  • @DinoNucci
    @DinoNucci Жыл бұрын

    RIP hairline

  • @gwcracker
    @gwcracker Жыл бұрын

    No brainer?

  • @__Dave__
    @__Dave__ Жыл бұрын

    A5 is a gimmick imo. If you want more reciprocating mass just get an H2/3 buffer, if you want more spring pressure upgrade the spring, if you want softer cycling tune your gas. If you need more than 5.4oz buffer weight then you’re probably just compensating for over gassing

  • @InvidiousIgnoramus

    @InvidiousIgnoramus

    Жыл бұрын

    Everyone always overlooks the internal bias spring of the A5 buffer, which is where half the benefit comes from.

  • @bradleypeterson2208

    @bradleypeterson2208

    10 ай бұрын

    Naah, longer spring is a big part of it

  • @erichironsson8592

    @erichironsson8592

    5 ай бұрын

    Spoken like someone who doesn't understand scale length and tension.

  • @Fight4Freedom1911
    @Fight4Freedom1911 Жыл бұрын

    This is good but we all know the geissele buffer system is op

  • @mrsickwick

    @mrsickwick

    Жыл бұрын

    Good, but not as good as the A5 system.

  • @M9A1MAN
    @M9A1MAN4 ай бұрын

    Recoil from an AR15? If you need this, you shouldn't be near guns.

  • @brownells

    @brownells

    4 ай бұрын

    It's more about faster and more accurate follow-up shots and staying on target.

  • @M9A1MAN

    @M9A1MAN

    4 ай бұрын

    @@brownells Thanks for the reply. Guess I'd have to try it and see for myself. How would this work with a 11.5" setup?

  • @The_Privateer
    @The_Privateer Жыл бұрын

    Because... 5.56 recoil is so horrendous. Or something.

  • @samuelyoung4646

    @samuelyoung4646

    Жыл бұрын

    I HATE it when people say this… 5.56 recoil is not bad… but there’s no reason to not make it less… if not just for the cool factor of having a full power rifle round shooting like your Ruger 10/22.

  • @cleetismcdougall5425

    @cleetismcdougall5425

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah….who cares about a flatter shooting more consistently cycling rifle?

  • @seshmarls

    @seshmarls

    Жыл бұрын

    @@samuelyoung4646 223 and 556 are not full power rifle rounds they are intermediary cartridges full power rifle rounds are things like 308/7.62x51(or 54r) and 30.06 and what not

  • @The_Privateer

    @The_Privateer

    Жыл бұрын

    Not to mention - just build your rifle right in the first place. Or... tune it properly rather than the horrendously over-gassed crap you get when you buy a complete rifle off the shelf.

  • @wtchr6883

    @wtchr6883

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@cleetismcdougall5425show me how that will make a rifle shoot flatter.

  • @phprofYT
    @phprofYT Жыл бұрын

    Gosh. So meh lately.

  • @roncheungdrums
    @roncheungdrums Жыл бұрын

    so they copied/stole it. lots of american knockoffs.

  • @InvidiousIgnoramus

    @InvidiousIgnoramus

    Жыл бұрын

    Incorrect.

  • @johnadams673
    @johnadams673 Жыл бұрын

    Hope your gun is overgassed. Dropping this into a system that is pretuned, is gonna produce reliability issues

  • @KeepTheGates

    @KeepTheGates

    Жыл бұрын

    Assuming you have the same or less weight in the buffer, how would that cause reliability issues?