Apologies if already posted. I just noticed Volquartsen makes a Competition Bolt for the 15-22. Anyone used one yet? I am seriously considering upgrading my 15-22's for the cleaning and smoothness aspect. I have their Black Mamba pistol and the coating on that bolt is Amazing. Like glass. You just wipe the dirt off. What is interesting is it says it is also compatible with the 15-22 pistol but my pistol bolt is definitely not the same as the rifle.

I can’t answer your question on the Volquartsen bolt but I wonder why you need one. I have about 50,000 rounds through my 15-22 with no problems associated with the factory bolt. It cleans easily and four drops of oil is all the lube it needs. I do have a spare factory bolt in the drawer, just in case, but I doubt I’ll ever need it. The factory bolt costs less than half the price of the Volquartsen.

Finding a factory bolt for sale, that is the trick.


I will say the #1 after market fix for the 15-22 is replacing the extractor. Each gun I've seen running the factory one had reliability issues that were fixed after it was replaced. The bolt doesn't seem to be a problem.

When I bought mine, both Numrich and Midwest had them. Have not looked lately.

Went to pull the trigger and they are backordered anyway. Ya, it's definitely something not needed but I don't mind making her a little better every now and then. Like a trigger, red dot, suppressor, ect. I'm on the list and will give a review whenever they come in. I really wish everyone could experience that DLC coating. It's from another planet.