Urethane Bolt Buffer?

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Are the Urethane bolt buffers even worth it for the 10 22?

I'm not running a can nor subsonic ammo.

But I can't get around every review saying that these little wonders DRASTICALLY reduce the bolt noise.

Any thoughts?
 
trying doing a search on " buffers "....... read what others had to say about them.....
reading is good for the mind.....amazing what you can possibly learn by reading ...
 
JTGant said:
trying doing a search on " buffers "....... read what others had to say about them.....
reading is good for the mind.....amazing what you can possibly learn by reading ...
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Which is amazingly ironic, considering my original post included:

"But I can't get around every review saying that these little wonders DRASTICALLY reduce the bolt noise."

Maybe you should read more carefully.
 
I have heard and read that they also reduce wear and tear on the bolt and receiver.

I have them installed on all mine since they are so cheap and easy to install.

my .02
 
I like them on mine, if they are cheap. I have heard of a few folks getting the holes where the stock steel pin would sit "egged" over several thousand rounds, but I believe that is the exception rather than the rule.

As far as quieter, I can't tell a difference over the din of 22LRs whizzing around.

captainkirk
 
My take on them...

For the noise reduction part. Well, it's a gun, it goes bang so if the small "clack" of the bolt hitting the steel pin is that big of a concern, maybe something besides firearm should be considered. Besides, shouldn't there be hearing protection worn anyway?
Wear/abuse...well, with all the 10/22 out there - millions of them - how many have had issues do to the bolt/cross pin contact? I'd think if it was such a concern, Ruger would've addressed it quite some time ago. Seems years back nobody cared at all but once the internet sensation hit and everyone could see the "truths" that really were out there, it became a must-have, absolutely necessary part to change to. :rolleyes:

Has there actually been a standardized, controlled test that actually proves all the claims the manufacturers make about them?
 
I have them in mine. The only reason I went with them is I wanted something softer than the receiver. I run mainly CCI stingers so I figured I would be subjecting the pin to the outer limits of force it was designed for.Easier to swap out the buffer than a damaged receiver. No matter how small the chance of this happening.
 
I have them in all but one of my 10/22's that I shoot.

From all I have read the issue of the pin holes longating or getting egg shaped is rumors of what could happen but I have never seen a case where it did.

I put over 10,000 round through my first 10/22 and never put one in it. I sold it to a friend who still shoots it, and no problems at all.

I think they do help a little with noise. Even though you have the crack of the shot, the metallic noise comes a moment later. I notice less of a clink on my cheek with one.
 
Sure you can, just do it yourself, instead of having others do your homework for you .... develop some initiative.....do it.... you might even have a higher opinion of yourself ....

hyson said:
"But I can't get around every review saying that these little wonders DRASTICALLY reduce the bolt noise."

Maybe you should read more carefully.
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JTGant said:
Sure you can, just do it yourself, instead of having others do your homework for you .... develop some initiative.....do it.... you might even have a higher opinion of yourself ....

hyson said:
"But I can't get around every review saying that these little wonders DRASTICALLY reduce the bolt noise."

Maybe you should read more carefully.
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Yo, who the hell are you? You know nothing about me to say such ludicrous things.

Posting on a RUGER forum about a RUGER gun and part sure seems like taking some "initiative" to get some opinions and perspective, which I've gotten (thanks to all the other responders).

You need to cool your jets, pal.
 
Holy yugo, im new to ruger forumn, i have wondered the same question about the bolt buffers. I thought the forumn was a way to get information about the firearms we all love, ruger. Is it normal to bust a guys balls for asking others opinions on the forumn? Ill have to think twice before getting any advice, lol. I admit it is a good thing to research and i do alot of it, but in the end i love to hear others opions.
 
Some people like them. Personally, I don't think they're necessary. I've fired umpteen thousand rounds through my 1977 10/22 and have had no problems at all. If the clank of the bolt bothers you, by all means install one. It can't hurt anything.
 
There seems to be a "JTGant" type in any forum you look at these days. The anonymity of the keyboard vs. face to face is a wonderful thing.....for some people.

I put one of those buffers in my Charger and I can't say it drastically did anything different other than when I manually pull back the bolt I don't get a "clunk". I use a supressor on the Charger and must say the action is quiet. But that is so subjective no two people will probably give the same account with the same gun.

I'd like to hear more from others about this also.
 
Yep on several counts... can't quite figure out someone saying do the research yourself when you are asking for opinions right here... duh?

I asked a question specifically about S.C. law on our state firearms forum and two folks told me to look it up.... what the heck is the internet for?

anywho... I have one on each of my 10/22s.. and so really can't judge.

Personally, I don't think they are that cheap... way over priced for a 1/4 round 1.25" long piece of nylon or other plastic. But I've bought my share of them.
 
blume357 said:
Personally, I don't think they are that cheap... way over priced for a 1/4 round 1.25" long piece of nylon or other plastic. But I've bought my share of them.
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Cheap is relative I guess...unlike most things in our "sport/hobby" these are a cheap accessory. :D
 
johnnymo said:
Is it normal to bust a guys balls for asking others opinions on the forumn?
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Hi, and welcome to the Forum!

No, it's NOT normal to bust 'em here...

But sometimes someone gets their knickers in a knot about something and things look like they're heading south. We have good moderators who keep that kind of stuff pretty well under control, though.

So if you need or want advice, ask away! This place is like a family, w/ all the "regular" family characters, but in general, mostly good folks. Please enjoy your time here!

Back to the OP and the buffers: I've never seen any need for them, but a lot of folks like 'em, and they appear to do no harm, so what the heck? They're cheap enough, and if you like 'em, great! If not, you're not out much...

Rick C
 
hardware store. tubing section. two lint-free quarters. scissors.

You've just fabricated your own 10/22 "bolt buffers". Pat yourself on the back for outsmarting Ruger ordnance engineers and a half-century of 10/22 manufacture.
 
mohavesam said:
hardware store. tubing section. two lint-free quarters. scissors.

You've just fabricated your own 10/22 "bolt buffers". Pat yourself on the back for outsmarting Ruger ordnance engineers and a half-century of 10/22 manufacture.
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Sam, you're saying a piece of 1/4" OD clear tubing will work? You've tried it successfully?

As far as "outsmarting Ruger", maybe look at it as a safe and harmless bit of kitchen table gunsmithing that doesn't involve a Dremel tool. :shock: :wink:
 
You guys are a phenomenal group!

I just bought some subsonic ammo and hopefully will be putting in an order at Midway USA for the buffers and a few other goodies.
 
JTGant said:
Sure you can, just do it yourself, instead of having others do your homework for you .... develop some initiative.....do it.... you might even have a higher opinion of yourself ....
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56 posts since 2009 and you are giving advice? Crawl back under your bridge and allow those that really care give the advice the OP asked for.
 
I went with this model from Kidd:

http://www.coolguyguns.com/Bolt-Buffer_p_12.html

Should come via UPS in a few days. It seems like a nice compromise between the metal pin and a urethane/plastic piece.

Again, thank you, everyone, for the help/advice.
 
Yes, and it is very good advice .....

Fox Mike said:
JTGant said:
Sure you can, just do it yourself, instead of having others do your homework for you .... develop some initiative.....do it.... you might even have a higher opinion of yourself ....
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56 posts since 2009 and you are giving advice? Crawl back under your bridge and allow those that really care give the advice the OP asked for.
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JTGant said:
Yes, and it is very good advice .....

Fox Mike said:
JTGant said:
Sure you can, just do it yourself, instead of having others do your homework for you .... develop some initiative.....do it.... you might even have a higher opinion of yourself ....
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56 posts since 2009 and you are giving advice? Crawl back under your bridge and allow those that really care give the advice the OP asked for.
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For a novice user who hasn't done ANY sort of research, sure.

But don't talk to me like I'm sort of fool by talking down to me or making passing aggressive innuendos.
 
I made my own by filing down a toothbrush handle.

Granted, it could be considered a huge waste of my time, but I considered it more like gun-fun, or home-based therapy.
 
mgbob said:
I made my own by filing down a toothbrush handle.

Granted, it could be considered a huge waste of my time, but I considered it more like gun-fun, or home-based therapy.
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Holy hell! How long did that take?
 
hyson said:
mgbob said:
I made my own by filing down a toothbrush handle.

Granted, it could be considered a huge waste of my time, but I considered it more like gun-fun, or home-based therapy.
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Holy hell! How long did that take?
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Don't really remember....maybe 30 minutes or so.

Like I said, I considered it relaxing therapy.
 
Here ya go, guys.... knock yourselves out:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#plastics/=g2pyxp

About a bazillion different materials to try.... and you can chop up one of the rods and pass the pieces out to your friends (or sell 'em).

As others have said, it's questionable whether you really need one or not, but it can't hurt.
 
Hyson

Welcome to the forum.

I have a couple of 10/22's and bought a few of the ready made replacements, but in my searches have found this to work well.

Go to your local hardware store and purchase a 1/4" x 3" NYLON Bolt. The ones that I found have threads that are about three quarters of an inch long, with over two inches of shoulder. Just cut the shoulder to the width of the receiver, and for about a dollar you have a nice durable quiet buffer.

If it fits a little tight, just sand it a little with some sand paper or emory cloth. I don't know where you live, but I found them in one of the local big box stores. It was either Lowe's or Home Depot. Can't remember which, but one carried it ,and one didn't.

Gumby
 
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