Got one for my 10/22 in 2014. Sold the gun a while back but kept the buffer. I just put it in my new 10/22 75th anniversary edition. It makes the action quieter and absorbs the impact of the bolt. It’s made of viton, the high quality oil and heat resistent rubber that o-rings are made of. Much better than vaccume tubing. Kidd makes good stuff and this part is very affordable.
Or put the center pin inside the outer buffer then toss that in the freezer for a couple of moments while you breakdown your 22. Then take it out of the freezer and install the new buffer pin without taking out the trigger.
Around 1980 I was playing around with Colt 1911s and tried out "shok buffers" sold in Shotgun News. They were circular pads that sat between barrel and frame and the gun felt softer, more snug when cycling. Wow I thought--why doesn't everyone use these? I still use em today. So I was looking at the bolt in my old (even back then) 10/22 and thought how can I soften the metal-on-metal impact? I had a nylon dowel that was the right size, I cut it to length and and presto! I made the first buffer for 10/22 I had ever heard of. I told my friends, made some for them, but they seemed disinterested. My first buffer is still in that same old 10/22 today 45 years later. It ain't rocket science.
Caleb, thanks for easy to follow instructional. Now, I need you to show me how to remove and install a bad rear shock strut bushing on a 2008 Nissan Altima….lol
Not to denigrate the product - it's probably made of some kind of gee-whiz-bang space age material - but visually, it looks like you could use a length of automotive brake line or small engine gas line. That said, I'm sure it's a fine product.😊
It looks like much more of a pain to take in and out vs a solid pin made of whatever, but maybe I'm missing something and they're way quieter than a normal rubber or nylon pin
I have had a stock 10/22 for nearly 30 years and I have never done anything but shoot it and clean it. What does these buffers do for us? I don't shoot my 10/22 as much as the centerfire stuff, but I should it is much cheaper...
Quiets it down. For those of us shooting it with a suppressor, the sound of the bolt smacking into the metal bolt stop is loud. So it calms that down a bit and softens the action cycling.
Also reduces stress on the receiver from the bolt slapping the steel “buffer” - more a bolt stop. That said, I’ve never heard of a 10/22 frame being damaged from using the steel buffer
DANG that’s a slick looking BRN22 build! Will you make a video going over this particular build, or have you already done that? I want to start collecting parts to build my own fully custom 22 rifle for steel challenge competitions and general fun plinking. Great content as always, much love from Texas.
I've been trying to order that TiN bolt for about two weeks now, after my first initially successful attempt was later rejected. I'm a little reassured to see it here on this build. Can you get one onto the shelves and into my cart?
I run these in all of my and my friends guns. They are strong and quiet. Great product.
I bought a nylon bolt for a few cents and it worked perfectly.
Follow up with a longevity and quietness of the pin. 1000 round review??
Got one for my 10/22 in 2014. Sold the gun a while back but kept the buffer. I just put it in my new 10/22 75th anniversary edition. It makes the action quieter and absorbs the impact of the bolt. It’s made of viton, the high quality oil and heat resistent rubber that o-rings are made of. Much better than vaccume tubing. Kidd makes good stuff and this part is very affordable.
Or put the center pin inside the outer buffer then toss that in the freezer for a couple of moments while you breakdown your 22. Then take it out of the freezer and install the new buffer pin without taking out the trigger.
Around 1980 I was playing around with Colt 1911s and tried out "shok buffers" sold in Shotgun News. They were circular pads that sat between barrel and frame and the gun felt softer, more snug when cycling. Wow I thought--why doesn't everyone use these? I still use em today. So I was looking at the bolt in my old (even back then) 10/22 and thought how can I soften the metal-on-metal impact? I had a nylon dowel that was the right size, I cut it to length and and presto! I made the first buffer for 10/22 I had ever heard of. I told my friends, made some for them, but they seemed disinterested. My first buffer is still in that same old 10/22 today 45 years later. It ain't rocket science.
Caleb, thanks for easy to follow instructional. Now, I need you to show me how to remove and install a bad rear shock strut bushing on a 2008 Nissan Altima….lol
I like and use Kidd 10/22 parts.
Not to denigrate the product - it's probably made of some kind of gee-whiz-bang space age material - but visually, it looks like you could use a length of automotive brake line or small engine gas line. That said, I'm sure it's a fine product.😊
It does look like a piece of vacuum hose with a pin in the middle to hold it in place.
It looks like much more of a pain to take in and out vs a solid pin made of whatever, but maybe I'm missing something and they're way quieter than a normal rubber or nylon pin
Its meant to reduce metal on metal contact every time the bolt cycles and reduce vibration vs metal slamming metal with the stock one.
I have had a stock 10/22 for nearly 30 years and I have never done anything but shoot it and clean it. What does these buffers do for us?
I don't shoot my 10/22 as much as the centerfire stuff, but I should it is much cheaper...
Quiets it down. For those of us shooting it with a suppressor, the sound of the bolt smacking into the metal bolt stop is loud. So it calms that down a bit and softens the action cycling.
@@JimYeats Ahhh, that makes sense. Thanks👍
Also reduces stress on the receiver from the bolt slapping the steel “buffer” - more a bolt stop.
That said, I’ve never heard of a 10/22 frame being damaged from using the steel buffer
I used feul line with the flux knocked off a welding rod for the pin , been working fine ! 😂😂😂
When and if the plastic one I installed years ago starts to show wear I may go with one of these.
They only 5.00 for 3 or so eBay or tandemkross
Details on this build? Looks like the build from awhile back but with a different receiver, bolt and stock.
DANG that’s a slick looking BRN22 build! Will you make a video going over this particular build, or have you already done that? I want to start collecting parts to build my own fully custom 22 rifle for steel challenge competitions and general fun plinking. Great content as always, much love from Texas.
I read it take away the vibration to improve the harmonics. Think that is true and did you groups tighten?
I've been trying to order that TiN bolt for about two weeks now, after my first initially successful attempt was later rejected. I'm a little reassured to see it here on this build. Can you get one onto the shelves and into my cart?
Hi Caleb, what stock is on your BRN22 and what bolthandle? Best regards Matt
Hey Matt, that's a Grey Birch Chassis and a KIDD Bolt handle.
@@CalebSavant pretty slick looking build!
@@CalebSavant Is the chassis the 5" or 10" version? Pretty cool looking rig.
Retrofit a ten 22 bolt lock to make it auto release
10/22 bolts are not "auto release" unless you go with an aftermarket trigger assembly.
@@dbmail545 you misunderstood, I'm referring to the stamped metal bolt lock
We did that one
How long is the shipping
Just recently entered the 10/22 game and I have seen a lot of people changing these out but my question is why??
Got a 3 pack of these online from another brand for a couple bucks
Ok how in God's name is that going to make installation easier
ya gota be kidd in me
It's all fair and the law huh.
Uh a red flag law is harassment, yeah!
Now you can show your friends how to repair the receiver
Like a dumbass I have always pressed these through from one side like a traditional pin. Doing that is not easy BTW.
Punch and small mallet easy make sure it's flush both sides
First