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TANDEMKROSS Guardian Bolt Release Plate, Ruger 10/22
$19.49 $11.99 Save 38%
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Most Helpful Positive Review Day zero upgrade for any 10/22
Easy installation (video readily available online), immediately improves bolt catch and release on any Ruger 10/22. No more fiddling around to try and get the bolt back home for your next string of fire. You could just as easily take a dremel to the stock piece and get a similar result, but at this ...
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Most Helpful Negative Review too thick for stock or bx1 triggers.
Well made piece. It is simply too thick compared to others selling this same exact thing for the same price. Volquartzen and Kidd sell this same thing but thinner so it matches the original part. This one went in ok but when operating it doesn’t move very easily. I could lubrcate the tarnation out o...
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Does the job.

by Ryan, Verified Owner from IL, United States Written on October 23, 2025
Installs in minutes and does what it claims. Easy upgrade for your 10/22 if you dont like the stock bolt catch
Would recommend: Yes
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"Fixes" 10/22" bolt release

by Jon, Verified Owner from AZ, United States Written on March 17, 2025
Tandemkross makes a good product and this is no exception. Allows bolt to be released by simply opening the action more and meeting it ride forward. The way ruger should've done it originally. Thanks
Pros:
  • EASY INSTALL
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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The bolt release Ruger should have made standard

by Mike, from TN, United States Written on October 26, 2024
This is a great improvement and should have come from the factory. No more fumbling with the stock bolt release and charging handle. Just pull back on the charging handle and release. Simple. Installation is no too difficult, although you may have to deburr the trigger housing to allow the bolt release to smoothly function. I have installed 3 of these and 2 required minor fitting to function smoothly. Not a problem of the bolt releaser, just minor casting flash in the trigger housing. A small smooth file and a few seconds did the trick. TriggerShim.com has excellent videos of this and more. Do your self a favor and get one.
Would recommend: Yes
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Better than the rest.

by Gary, Verified Owner from ME, United States Written on October 8, 2024
This is the only 10/22 bolt release plate I've seen that's different than all the others. It's the only one that's actually engineered as a new product. All the other ones copy the old design which has holes that are unnecessary for way this mod operates. I actually modified my stock part by filing down the tooth (like all the other ones you can buy). It only took 10 minutes and it worked fine. I bought this one to try just because it was different. Wow. It operates way smoother than my other one. I think that's largely because it has a hole instead of a slot for the rotation pin. The slot is necessary for the way the original one operates. All the other bolt release plates you can buy keep the slot because they don't understand the engineering.
This is the one to buy.
Would recommend: Yes
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10/22 must have. Great fix for annoying problem.

by Randy Rogers, Verified Owner from SC, United States Written on March 3, 2024
Optics Planet has always done me right with flawless transactions. This is another awesome product by Tandemkross. Fixes the highly annoying functionality of the factory bolt hold open on the 10/22. Perfect fit and finish.
Would recommend: Yes
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A needed improvement on the ruger 10/22

by Racksath, Verified Owner from ME, United States Written on January 24, 2024
The stock bolt release is a bit awkward and takes two hands to operate so I wanted to change it out with something a bit more a natural its an easy install and worth it for a much more natural reload locking the bolt can be a bit difficult depending on the magazine release you have since it's smaller but its not that bad
Pros:
  • Price
  • Quality
  • Ease of installation
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Faster Reloading
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Tandemkross Guardian Bolt Release

by Kenny D, Verified Owner from NC, United States Written on November 14, 2023
This product works as advertised. Makes a formally complicated process smooth as silk.
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MUST HAVE!

by Joseph Carpenter, Verified Owner from OH, United States Written on April 6, 2023
If there is one upgraded everyone needs for their Ruger 10/22 it’s this bolt release. Instead of holding your charging handle and fiddling around with your OEM release with your other hand to find the right spot to release the bolt, all you need to do is simply pull back on your charging handle to release the bolt. Very easy to install. Must have !
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works as advertised

by Jake from State Farm, Verified Owner from OR, United States Written on May 18, 2020
This part fit perfectly, and is doable by a patient amateur who can learn from YouTube. It's a delight to just pull the bolt back and have it slam forward without having to find that weird little catch left of the trigger. You do still need to use the catch if you want the bolt to stay open, but closing the action is much easier.
Would recommend: Yes
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