Suppressing a 10/22

[HydroAuto]

Has anyone made any great improvements, or even small but noticeable improvements in suppressing a 10/22 aside from screwing on a suppressor or integral barrel?

Doing a little research, I see that bolt buffers are pretty cheap and popular upgrades that quiet down the action. I've also seen Kidd guide rod and springs which are supposed to smooth the action out a bit, but I wonder if putting a slightly heavier recoil spring would slow down the bolt from opening and further decrease noise coming from the ejection port.

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

I don't think you could "slow the bolt down" much more, for use with subsonic ammo, and still have it work reliably as a semi-auto. That's just my guess.

 

[Allsmiles]

Change out the bolt buffer to one of the rubber coated steel pin ones. This will remove the ping the bolt makes hitting the pin. Only other thing to do use subsonic ammo. This should put you in mid to upper teens on sound.

 

[HydroAuto]

PS: If anyone is looking for some good & inexpensive .22LR... this place has got Aguila for $2.35/50 right now.

https://www.outdoorlimited.com/22LR-22-Long-Rifle-Rimfire-Ammunition-for-Sale-s/1831.htm

I just ordered 2 bricks and shipping was $18.75 to my GA address... but still, that's $33 per brick shipped. They also carry the Gemtech ammo for $3.95/box

 

[Hayata]

Doesn't someone make a system to hold the bolt closed on the 10/22? I think I read that somewhere but can't remember where I saw it.

Outdoorlimited is turning it on these days...

 

[HydroAuto]

Doesn't someone make a system to hold the bolt closed on the 10/22? I think I read that somewhere but can't remember where I saw it.

I found a reference to this Colossic Bolt Lock over on Silencertalk. Doesn't seem to do much for sound reduction.

 

[jeep78]

A 223 case can be adjusted to act as a bolt lock.

 

[TresMonos]

Just buy a Ruger American 22LR Bolt Action....uber quiet.....