AR-308 Shorty (2.5") Collapsible Stock Recoil Buffer
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Overview
The AR-308 Shorty (2.5") Collapsible Stock Recoil Buffer is designed specifically for AR-10 platforms, providing a carbine-weight buffer that helps manage recoil effectively. This component is crucial for maintaining reliable cycling, especially in builds utilizing a mid-length gas system and chambered in .308 Win. You’ll typically find this recoil buffer in builds focused on precision shooting or tactical applications, where control and stability are paramount.
Specifications
AR-308 Shorty (2.5") Collapsible Stock Recoil Buffer
Build history on GunPartPicker
Builders have been adding the AR-308 Shorty (2.5") Collapsible Stock Recoil Buffer to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #77 of the 171 buffers builders have added.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, and today 2 of the 3 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price crept up from $121.99 to $135.49 over August 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $135.49 at Ammunition Depot, above August's low of $121.99, so a better deal may come back.
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