Do 10/22 bolt buffers do anything?
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mljdeckard
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Maybe. I'll put it this way. I'm glad I have a buffer in the slide of my .22 conversion kit for my 1911, because I shoot hot ammo in it.
It's a 5 cent nylon washer marked up to a couple of bucks. What can it hurt?
It's a 5 cent nylon washer marked up to a couple of bucks. What can it hurt?
The most noticeable effect that they have is to quiet the sound of the action cycling. With the factory steel pin, there is a loud clack every shot as the bolt hits the stop. With a buffer installed, the sound is much softer and less harsh. It's especially noticeable with guns that have synthetic stocks, which seem to amplify the noise.
CajunBass
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I'll let you know later. I just sent a trigger off to be worked. The guy said he'd toss in a few bolt buffers when he sends it back.
I don't guess they'll hurt anything.
I don't guess they'll hurt anything.
DoubleTapDrew
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Yes, especially with a can on. The stock buffer is steel. The aftermarket ones are synthetic/plastic. It goes from "clack-clack" to "pff-click" when cycling.
It won't turn your unsuppressed .22 into a pellet gun but it does quiet down the action and IMO worth the few bucks they cost and easy installation.
It won't turn your unsuppressed .22 into a pellet gun but it does quiet down the action and IMO worth the few bucks they cost and easy installation.
They quiet the action as mentioned but they also reduce a LOT of vibration, they really make it a smooth rifle to shoot.
The buffer can wear out, but it takes a LONG time. I have a 1022 buffer, that's the actual name of the company, same buffer as the weapon craft just a different color, been using it for a few years, not more than a few thousand rounds, and there is no wear whatsoever.
I believe they are a polyeurothane, there are other buffers that are of different materials, but these are the most popular, not the best, but the most popular.
I have an R/T in my HM2 conversion which is considerably harsher than the 22LR and have about 10K through it, not a bit of wear, just some discoloration from getting very dirty.
The buffer can wear out, but it takes a LONG time. I have a 1022 buffer, that's the actual name of the company, same buffer as the weapon craft just a different color, been using it for a few years, not more than a few thousand rounds, and there is no wear whatsoever.
I believe they are a polyeurothane, there are other buffers that are of different materials, but these are the most popular, not the best, but the most popular.
I have an R/T in my HM2 conversion which is considerably harsher than the 22LR and have about 10K through it, not a bit of wear, just some discoloration from getting very dirty.
CajunBass
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Quite a few people on RimfireCentral, use a nylon bolt they cut to the right size. 1/4" bolt, 3" long, with the threads cut off, and the head thinned down to fit if I remember correctly.
TonyDedo
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In my opinion, it makes the recoil feel "smoother" with a buffer in there. If you're not upgrading anything else on your 10/22, I wouldn't bother. But if you're taking it apart and ordering parts already, it's worth adding one to the build. They're so cheap, it's not going to break the bank to pick up a couple up and see the difference yourself.
pgeleven
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it turned my 'clack' into a 'thud'. i do believe it will be more beneficial to my rifle in the long run
Renton83
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Getting a bolt buffer was the first mod I did to my 10/22. I just didn't like the loud clank each time I fired. With the buffer in I find not only it's more pleasant to shoot but I think it improves reliability a bit because when the bolt hits the buffer it tends to bounce off more than with the steel pin, my opinion anyways.
jackstinson
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The first and best modification I made on my 10/22 a few years ago. It eliminated the "clack", smoothed out the cycling, it's easy, and it's inexpensive.
nalioth
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One of the very few "recoil buffers" sold today that actually improves the function of your firearm.
I have heard of the rare situation where over years of use the bolt hitting the steel pin has turned the holes in the receiver a bit oval and that a bolt buffer would have stopped that from happening. I don't know how much truth there is to that but it is a story I have heard. I bought one and it does quiet things down a little. For the money it isn't bad. Its one of the few things on my 10-22 I don't regret spending the money on.
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