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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.
 
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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.
 
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The factory bolt costs less than half the price of the Volquartsen.
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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.
 
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.
 
I got the Volquartsen competition bolt on sale, love that DLT coating, have one on my Ruger MKiV. All I had to do was drive the roll pin out to free the recoil spring lug as that is the only part reused for the new bolt. Soo, broke off the punch trying to drive out the roll pin. So, had half the roll pin out one side and the broken punch out the opposite side. Eventually drove out the punch by driving the roll pin back in. Now I have a buggered up roll pin stuck in the bolt! Ordered a new recoil spring lug and a new roll pin punch. Now I will be able to complete the install of the new bolt, and eventually, maybe get the pin out of the old bolt! It never works as easy as it seems!
 
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I got the Volquartsen competition bolt on sale, love that DLT coating, have one on my Ruger MKiV. All I had to do was drive the roll pin out to free the recoil spring lug as that is the only part reused for the new bolt. Soo, broke off the punch trying to drive out the roll pin. So, had half the roll pin out one side and the broken punch out the opposite side. Eventually drove out the punch by driving the roll pin back in. Now I have a buggered up roll pin stuck in the bolt! Ordered a new recoil spring lug and a new roll pin punch. Now I will be able to complete the install of the new bolt, and eventually, maybe get the pin out of the old bolt! It never works as easy as it seems!
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I have it. Assembly was by online video. Two trips to the range. 200 rounds of CCI-SV. Dime sized groups at 25 yards. Easy to clean. Love that coating. Sold old bolt on EBAY.:)
Interesting reading below:
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A rifle's bolt head space is a critical factor in accuracy, where having the correct amount of space between the bolt face and the chamber is essential for consistent shot placement; too much headspace can lead to poor accuracy due to inconsistent cartridge seating, while too little can cause extraction issues and potential damage to the firearm. Key points about bolt head space and accuracy:
Ideal head space: The optimal head space is considered to be as close to "zero" as possible, meaning minimal space between the bolt face and the chamber, which allows for the most consistent cartridge seating and potentially the best accuracy.
Impact of incorrect head space: Too much head space: Can cause the cartridge to move slightly forward in the chamber upon firing, leading to inconsistent bullet placement and potentially decreased accuracy. Too little head space: May result in difficulty extracting the spent casing, potentially causing damage to the case or the rifle.
How head space affects accuracy: Cartridge seating consistency: When the head space is correct, the cartridge sits consistently against the bolt face, ensuring consistent ignition and bullet flight.
 
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Santa brought my wife a 15-22 with a few upgrades in it:
Volquartsen competition bolt
Volquartsen carbon fiber barrel
NLA ambi charging handle
B.A.D. ambi safety
BCM Gunfighter grip/foregrip
Geissele SSA-E
PA 1-8 LPVO

It's shot everything that I've bought new from the store without any issues whatsoever, and we'll get maybe one malfunction every two or three magazines from the crate of random 22LR that I got from an estate sale. As far as accuracy goes, it shoots as good as my wife does.

Was all that extra stuff necessary? I honestly don't know because I didn't try shooting it before I installed everything, but it's more reliable than the one that we used to rent at the range, if that means anything. The best part though, is the look on my wife's face when all the guys at the range are ooh-ing and ahh-ing over her rifle.
 
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