10/22 Bolt Buffers

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New to Ruger 10/22s, just bought a RBIB Talo. A Timney trigger is soon to be added. Just how important are bolt buffers ? I see them advertised, and they seem to be a necessary component ?
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I wouldn't put the standard bolt "stopper" back in after having a plastic buffer.... Kidd ones look great, i've just got suffer buffer and i've got no complaints
 
they are very cheap to buy and make the gun smoother to shoot.
instead of the blow back action on the bolt slamming into a metal cross bolt it hits the rubber instead.
we all know that rubber is softer then metal, so instead of a 'clang' you get a nice rubber bounce.

for the $5 or $10 that the bolt buffers cost they really are a very easy upgrade.

that said ive switched all of my bolt buffers over to the Kidd ones because they are so easy to get in and out compared to all the others.
the upgraded Kidd ones, not the pure rubber ones, the one with the metal inner bolt and the rubber outer sleeve.
 
I put one in, and they do make it smoother, do it sooner than later because the hole where the bolt buffer fits in gets pounded out after a 1000 or so rounds.
 
If you don't tailor your recoil spring to match your ammo the hole for the bolt pin can elongate and damage your receiver.This will happen under extensive use of course but for the price of a softer bolt pin why risk it.You can make one out of white, plastic toilet seat bolts from Home Depot or the like.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPkwsQl6JNw
 
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LouF said:
If you don't tailor your recoil spring to match your ammo the hole for the bolt pin can elongate and damage your receiver.This will happen under extensive use of course but for the price of a softer bolt pin why risk it.You can make one out of white, plastic toilet seat bolts from Home Depot or the like.
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Good tip will look into it.. TKS
 
yea that is the first 'upgrade' that should be done to any 10/22. honestly i dont know why ruger hasnt switched. i dont think there is a single person who has ever said they like the metal one better. and plastic has to be cheaper for them.
 
The first time I installed a buffer it boinged across the dining room and I had to hunt it down.
Good thing it's bright blue!
 
I have the Kidd in one and a poly one in the other. Both work fine and make shooting the rifle quieter and smoother.
One of the easiest and best bang for the buck upgrades. Put a bit of grease on it and it will go through the holes way easier.
 
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