Kidd vs Volquartsen bolt for 10/22

[CanuckShooter]

Trying to decide between a Kidd and Volquartsen bolt for a 10/22. I just learned that the design of the VQ bolt is very different in that the bolt charging handle screws right into the bolt instead of being attached to the recoil spring/rod assembly. Seems like a simpler design to me, but I'm curious if there are any real world downsides.

Anyone have any experience they can share?

Thanks

 

[45CAT]

Had their first generation “firefly” with a screw-in bolt handle. They loosen, this was a common complaint, included losing it in the field. Dlask has a deal on Kidd at the moment

 

[True Shadows]

Trying to decide between a Kidd and Volquartsen bolt for a 10/22. I just learned that the design of the VQ bolt is very different in that the bolt charging handle screws right into the bolt instead of being attached to the recoil spring/rod assembly. Seems like a simpler design to me, but I'm curious if there are any real world downsides.

Anyone have any experience they can share?

Thanks

The Volquartsen is a superior design. The round, enclosed firing pin is just better in every way.

A hybrid solution is the SBI bolt. It has the same enclosed, round firing pin but doesn't need the charging handle to screw into the bolt. You can use any traditional charging handle assembly and springs that you want. I have 2 of them and they work great.

 

[Longstud]

I have built a bunch and in my opinion the VQ bolt is unparalleled. The round Titanium firing pin eliminates vertical travel, faster lock time and the DLC coating is far superior for lubricity,wear and keeping clean. After 15,000 plus rounds , the bolt still looks new. The handles can come loose but a drop of 242 takes care of that!!

 

[Steiner]

Any thoughts on the SBI bolt?

 

[morp]

Any thoughts on the SBI bolt?

I have a Kidd and an SBI bolt. The Kidd is very nicely machined and allows you to replace firing pin with more available aftermarket options.

These days I use the SBI bolt with a SBI barrel and the Kidd bolt sits in a drawer. So far runs very smooth. My SBI doesn’t seem to work well with the Eley I’ve tried, but runs everything else.

The firing pin is harder to remove on the SBI (very tight roll pin) and I was actually told direct from them not to bother removing it. Not sure how that will work out over a long time of use but they said they’d had no issues with many many rounds through. After removing the pin once and eventually getting it back in, I’m following their advice…

 

[m1008]

The Kidd recoil guide is worth buying regardless of what bolt you run. It’s quite a bit harder than every other recoil rod I’ve come across. The different weight springs are a nice bonus

 

[Steiner]

I am just learning about aftermarket 10/22 bolts.
For the most part they seem to be closely price matching each other, except for the VQ at a higher price point.
Fyi...i am looking at posibbley getting an SBI 16" barrel.

I see the SBI bolt comes assembled.
Does anyone know what extractor and firing pin they use? Are those parts upgraded pieces? I did enquire with them awhile ago but haven't heard back.

Is the SBI firing pin "pinned" like the Kidd?
I didn't see that mentioned in their description.

Does a "pinned" firing pin actually enhance performance?

 

[True Shadows]

I am just learning about aftermarket 10/22 bolts.
For the most part they seem to be closely price matching each other, except for the VQ at a higher price point.
Fyi...i am looking at posibbley getting an SBI 16" barrel.

I see the SBI bolt comes assembled.
Does anyone know what extractor and firing pin they use? Are those parts upgraded pieces? I did enquire with them awhile ago but haven't heard back.

Is the SBI firing pin "pinned" like the Kidd?
I didn't see that mentioned in their description.

Does a "pinned" firing pin actually enhance performance?

The SBI bolt is very nice and high quality. You will likely never need to replace the firing pin or extractor... even after 10's of thousands of rounds. It's really not anything to be concerned about