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I’ve already chewed through two Bore Buddy buffers, and I wasn’t trying to keep spending $12.99 every time, so I decided to experiment with some rubber material I had from Ace Hardware that I originally bought about eight years ago.
Same thickness, but this stuff is a little more supple—and after my own testing, it’s holding up better than the buffers I was using. Yesterday I put around 500 rounds of standard velocity through it, plus another 100 rounds of mixed Aguila and Mini-Mag. So far, I’m seriously impressed.
My 16” AR-22 just keeps running. Clean it, keep it maintained, and she runs smooth. 🐶 I honestly love this little thing.
Out of all my setups, this is the one I’ve been most impressed with for reliability during my testing. I’ve got a 20” 5.56 and multiple AR-9s, but this little .22 has been getting all my attention lately. 😂
I’m not saying everybody needs to run the exact setup I’m running—just sharing what I’ve tested and what has worked for me. I’m definitely going to keep testing this homemade rubber-buffer idea and see how many rounds I can get out of it with mini mags and stingers 🔥 also if you are using a bore buddy aluminum weight or Deez nuts tactical weight I recommend making rubber pads overtime you will deform or bust the aluminum. I’ve seen it. Someone posted a picture on one of my post and it was bad.

New Red Dot 🔴 Coming Soon — Grips, Upgrades & S&W Mags for the Win!

Bore Buddy red spring, deez nuts tac 0.95 oz aluminum weight, and the Trigger Kicker with CMMG trip. Just keeping it simple and running what works.

like playing a guitar 🎸 it’s a lovely feeling 🥰 all are frts 1 Atrius super safe 2 trigger, kickers

🔥 NEW BUILD — FINALLY GOT THIS BLOODY THING TOGETHER! 🔥
After putting everything together, I’ve got to say — for the easiest, smoothest-flowing setup, the Trigger Kicker takes the win for me. 🏆
I’ve run the Atrius, These Nuts Tactical D2 Steel FRT Super Safety, and now the Trigger Kicker. Hands down, the Trigger Kicker has been the easiest and most fun FRT-style setup I’ve personally used, from 9mm to .22 LR, and even .17 HMR.
🔧 BUILD SPECS
BoreBuddy parts: Red recoil spring + aluminum body weight — 0.96 oz
Bolt: RTB bolt
Firing pin: Standard CMMG
Firing pin spring: Bolt catch spring
Extractor: OEM
Barrel: RTB
Trigger: CMMG standard mil-spec trigger kit — $35
Trigger springs: JP 3.5-lb springs from Midwest
Upper/Lower: RTB 80%
Furniture: MCS Gear Up
🎯 AMMO
Right now, I’m sticking with standard-velocity ammunition. I tested 7-10 magazines before the video it does not bog down. It just runs. I personally love the less-violent, smoother action. To me, it makes the whole experience more enjoyable.
After all the tinkering, testing, and swapping parts around, this setup has been an absolute bliss and joy to own and shoot.
Sometimes the best builds aren’t about throwing the most expensive parts at them — it’s about finding that sweet spot where everything just works together. 🔥
This one definitely found its sweet spot.