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RiggerWings
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I didn't put the buffer spring back in, so when I pulled the bolt to the rear it stayed. Luckily, I was able to inch it forward with the forward assist so I could pivot the lower down to reinstall the spring.
I think it's there from the A1 and military use. In harsh terrain who knows what all can end up in your weapon. A few specs of hard sand in there and it may not want to move.
Just like the warning labels on plastic wrappers for kids...it was put on there because someone screwed up at some point.
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2011 Ranger Sport 4x4, daily
2008 Mustang GT, garage queen
2013 Mazda CX5, grocery getter
2018 Harley Davidson Road Glide Special, the toy