Ruger 10/22
Bolt Buffer
The sharp clack as a 10/22 cycles is partly the bolt hitting the rear stop. Our bolt buffer puts a 100% genuine Viton sleeve over a stainless steel center pin to cushion that contact and take the edge off the sound.
100% Genuine Viton·Stainless Pin·Drop-In·Made in USA Pack Size
Small Part. Simple Job.
The buffer has one job: soften the moment the bolt meets the rear stop. Every pack holds the same complete buffer. Only the quantity changes.
Genuine Viton
100% genuine Viton, sized for the 10/22 bolt stop. Resilient enough to cushion repeated contact, and resistant to many common oils and solvents.
Stainless Pin
A stainless steel core supports the sleeve in the receiver.
Drop-In
Takes the place of the rear bolt stop pin on a standard-pattern 10/22.
Continue the 10/22 Build
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We started with precision bedding components and small parts like this one. Today we also carry the barrels, triggers, chassis and upgrades to finish the rest of your 10/22.
Ruger 10/22 Bolt Buffer FAQs (17)
What does a Ruger 10/22 bolt buffer do?
It cushions the bolt where it reaches the end of its rearward travel. The Viton sleeve softens the mechanical clack where the bolt meets the stop.
Is a bolt buffer the same as a bolt stop pin?
It replaces it. On a 10/22, the bolt buffer takes the place of the rear bolt stop pin. Ours uses a Viton sleeve over a stainless steel center pin.
Will a bolt buffer make my 10/22 quieter?
It softens the sharp contact at the rear of the bolt's travel, which takes the edge off that part of the cycling sound. It does not change the report of the shot.
Will it fit a Ruger 10/22 Takedown, Charger or aftermarket receiver?
The buffer is made for the standard-pattern Ruger 10/22 rear bolt stop location. For a Takedown, Charger or aftermarket receiver, confirm fitment for your exact model before ordering, or contact us.
What is included in each pack?
The 1-Pack, 2-Pack and 3-Pack contain one, two or three complete buffers. Each has a Viton sleeve and a stainless steel center pin.
Why Viton?
Viton is a resilient fluoroelastomer that cushions repeated contact and resists many common oils and solvents you will use during routine cleaning.
What is in the P7643-BLK kit?
The P7643-BLK kit pairs our Viton bolt buffer with stainless trigger assembly pins, so you can replace both at once.
Is the Pete's Pillars buffer genuine Viton?
Yes. The sleeve is 100% genuine Viton, sized for the Ruger 10/22 rear bolt stop and fitted over a stainless steel center pin. Many buffers are described as "rubber" or "polymer"; ours is specified Viton.
Why not just use windshield wiper tubing or rubber hose?
Generic tubing is not made for this job. It is not sized for the 10/22 bolt stop, and common rubbers can swell, soften or split when exposed to gun oils and cleaning solvents. Our buffer uses 100% genuine Viton, sized for the 10/22, over a stainless pin that holds it in place.
Nylon vs. Viton bolt buffer: what is the difference?
Nylon is a hard plastic, so a nylon bolt stop offers a firmer surface. Viton is a resilient fluoroelastomer that gives under contact and resists many common oils and solvents. Our buffer uses a Viton sleeve over a stainless steel pin.
Pete's Pillars vs. KIDD bolt buffer: what is the difference?
KIDD makes a bolt buffer for its own receivers and the Ruger 10/22. Ours is a 100% genuine Viton sleeve over a stainless steel center pin, made in the USA by Pete's Pillars for the standard-pattern 10/22 bolt stop. Check fitment for your receiver before ordering either.
Pete's Pillars vs. Volquartsen recoil buffer: what is the difference?
The Volquartsen recoil buffer (VC10RB) is a drop-in polyurethane bolt stop pin for the 10/22 and 10/22 Magnum. Ours pairs a 100% genuine Viton sleeve with a stainless steel center pin. Both take the place of the factory bolt stop pin.
Pete's Pillars vs. Tuffer Buffer: what is the difference?
Tuffer Buffer is another bolt buffer option for the Ruger 10/22. When comparing any buffer, look at the material, how it is supported in the receiver and fitment for your model. Ours is 100% genuine Viton over a stainless steel pin, made in the USA.
How do I install a 10/22 bolt buffer?
With the action out of the stock, push out the factory rear bolt stop pin and press the buffer into the same hole. If you are unsure about your rifle, follow your manufacturer's instructions or ask a gunsmith.
How often should I replace my bolt buffer?
Inspect it when you clean the rifle and replace it if the sleeve is cut, flattened or worn through. The 2-Pack and 3-Pack keep a spare on the bench.
Does a bolt buffer change accuracy?
No. It cushions rearward bolt contact and softens cycling noise. We make no claim that it will shrink groups.
Is the Pete's Pillars bolt buffer made in the USA?
Yes. It is made in the USA by Pete's Pillars.
