Description
The Volquartsen Recoil Buffer Pin is one of those small, inexpensive upgrades that punches way above its weight. Your Ruger 10/22 ships with a steel bolt stop pin, and every time the bolt slams home you get that familiar metal-on-metal clack along with a bit of vibration through the receiver. This polyurethane pin drops right into that same spot and puts a cushion between the bolt and receiver, so the action runs quieter and smoother without changing how the rifle functions.
Why the Volquartsen Buffer Pin Quiets Things Down
The magic here is simple. By taking away the direct steel-to-steel contact, the buffer soaks up the shock of the bolt bottoming out. The result is noticeably less of that action clack and reduced vibration when the gun cycles. Folks running suppressed setups tend to notice it the most, since once you knock the muzzle blast down, the mechanical noise of the bolt becomes the loudest thing you hear. This pin trims that right down. As a bonus, cushioning the impact helps cut down on the battering wear the factory setup puts on the bolt and receiver over time.
Fitment and What to Expect on Install
This buffer is built for factory Ruger receivers and fits the 10/22 Long Rifle, the 10/22 Magnum, and the Charger pistol. Worth knowing up front: it will not fit Volquartsen receivers, only Ruger-pattern ones. Installation is a straightforward swap for the existing pin, though the fit runs snug on purpose. A lot of people find it drops in with a gentle tap, and a light coating of oil on the tapered end makes it slide in easier. If your receiver has the rear cleaning hole, take your time working it in and out.
Built for a Lifetime of Rimfire
Volquartsen has been refining Ruger rimfire parts for decades, and this pin carries that same reputation. The polyurethane is lightweight and durable, made to hold up through the thousands of rounds a 10/22 tends to see. For a couple bucks and five minutes of work, it's an easy win on any 10/22 build.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Volquartsen
- Manufacturer Part Number: VC10RB
- Model: 10/22
- UPC: 810162010751
- Material: Polyurethane
- Color: Black
- Function: Bolt stop pin / recoil buffer
- Fits: Ruger 10/22, 10/22 Magnum, Charger
- Caliber Platforms: .22 LR, .22 WMR
- Installation: Drop-in, replaces factory bolt stop pin
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
What’s Included
- One Volquartsen polyurethane recoil buffer pin (VC10RB)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Volquartsen recoil buffer pin fit my rifle?
It's designed for factory Ruger receivers, including the 10/22 Long Rifle, the 10/22 Magnum, and the Charger pistol. Keep in mind it will not fit Volquartsen receivers, only the standard Ruger pattern. If you're running a factory 10/22, you're good to go.
Does this buffer pin actually make the action quieter?
Yes. By replacing the steel factory pin with polyurethane, it removes the metal-to-metal contact and cushions the bolt as it cycles. That cuts down the action clack and vibration, which is especially noticeable on suppressed builds where mechanical noise becomes the loudest part of the shot.
Is the Volquartsen buffer pin hard to install?
It's a simple drop-in swap for the existing bolt stop pin, but the fit is intentionally snug. Most people get it seated with a gentle tap, and a light coating of oil on the tapered end helps it slide in cleaner. No gunsmithing or special tools required.
Will the polyurethane hold up to a lot of shooting?
It's built to. The material is lightweight and durable, made to take the thousands of rounds a 10/22 tends to run without breaking down. Cushioning the impact also helps reduce the wear the factory steel pin puts on your bolt and receiver over time.




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