Ruger 10/22 Accessories Question

[Just1more]

I am looking to purchase the (Volquartzen) bolt buffers and extended mag release and maybe 1 more extractor for my newest 10/22 - I was also suggested the auto bolt release in addition.

Are these items good sound additions or am I buying just more stuff to changeout my 2 10/22s?

[762xIan]

Having a spare part or two is always a good idea, though after 15+ years and many thousands of thousands of rounds my extractor is fine. Extended mag release is a sound idea, the Ruger stock mag release can be a pain.

As for the bolt buffers....I am one of the guys out there that believe they are a solution looking for a problem. I read about them, took a look at mine (stock) and it was fine. A buddy has done up his 10-22 with all the bells and whistles and he has one, I would say it does quiet the recoil/action down a bit. Folks over at rimfire central and the Ruger forums have even said the hell with paying for one, make your own out of drill rod and tubing, or buying a nylon bolt.

If it works and helps to make the rifle function better for you I have no problem.

Personally the only thing I have a beef with is the stock trigger pull they have, big improvement if you do something with the trigger.

[Don T.]

I have a 10/22 stainless. When I first heard of the buffers, I checked my receiver. It was just starting to go oval on me. I replaced the bolt stop and have had no more issues. They wear well. I'm still on the original one.

+1 on the triggerwork. The original is horrible!

I don't have the mag release, but it would make things easier.

The auto bolt release is a definite plus. It makes it release like a centerfire.

[bac0nfat]

If you use a silencer, the buffer makes a difference. It's much quieter.

The auto bolt release is something that you can do yourself for free by modifying the existing bolt release. You can find instructions with a quick google search.

I would only buy the extractor if you are having problems with your extractor.

The extended mag release is good but the new 10/22's come with one already, and have for a few years. If you have the older style mag release then I would replace it.

[normanvin]

I have been thinking about getting one of these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/QualTac-Ruge...item564424343b

Do I need it? No. The gun will function fine with out it. But the 10-22 is so easy to upgrade, I say why not.

These are also all over ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ruger-10-22-...item3a6ffb8ef7

[Mush]

IMHO, Extended magazine release is worth the money. Trigger job is worth the money. A buffer on a gun is both a stop and a shock absorber. Is a better shock absorber steel or a plastic (remember it's a gun part). I use Yellow Jacket buffers. They fit all the time. I bought a Volks buffer and it was too wide to fit.

Here is what a gunsmith would do and only a smith. In the red area you can see the "point" that needs to be filed down - on the left of the red area. The filed area should be more rounded than flat - but just a hair more rounded than flat. The picture on the right is what it should look like after the smith is done.

[Just1more]

Tried the newly cleaned magazine and for awhile it was good. Then it started again and then another magazine. But some were ok. Now I am not so sure it is the magazine. I didn't bring different ammo to try so if weather isn't too cold tomorrow, i will try different ammo to see it that makes a difference.

Maybe the gun needs oiled - i am not sure why the 10 22's are being difficult as so many say theirs run flawlessly.

[bac0nfat]

Tried the newly cleaned magazine and for awhile it was good. Then it started again and then another magazine. But some were ok. Now I am not so sure it is the magazine. I didn't bring different ammo to try so if weather isn't too cold tomorrow, i will try different ammo to see it that makes a difference.

Maybe the gun needs oiled - i am not sure why the 10 22's are being difficult as so many say theirs run flawlessly.

What kind of problems are you having?

[SigSauer226]

She's having feed issues if I remeber correctly, I think she has another thread about that somewhere. She must have mixed them up.

[Just1more]

No my other 10 22 was having stovepipes or ejection issues which seems to be ok now that we put a volquartzen ejector in it.

This is my newest one I bought for an appleseed shoot in future which has a wood stock. It was running pretty good until just recently. This has no ejection problems - The problem is that it is not feeding all the time into the chamber - action stays open and when i pull on the knobbie thing and let it go - it usually then seats the bullet in and I am good to go. It was happening on just 1 magazine but today 2 magazines (original one plus another now).

I didn't bring different ammo today which I should have to see if it is the ammo. Will try to take it out tomorrow again with different ammo and same magazines.