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Colossic Bolt Lock

8.3K views 32 replies 8 participants last post by  Steve the Brit  
#1 · (Edited)
Was wondering if anyone has used the colossic bolt lock or compared it to the JB bolt lock. Emailed colossic about how it works.

"the 10/22 Bolt Lock gives a Ruger 10/22 a select fire option of semi-auto and bolt action.

To switch from semi-auto to bolt action, press the 10/22 Bolt Lock against the bolt, it will click and stay in place.

To switch from bolt action to semi-auto, squeeze the 10/22 Bolt Lock handle with the charging handle.

In order to cycle a round while in the bolt action position, squeeze the charging handle with the 10/22 Bolt Lock handle to release the lock, pull back to eject the previous round, release / push forward to chamber a new round, and finally push the lock back into position as you move your hand to the trigger handle (if your right handed) or to the stock (if your left handed). It is a very natural motion similar to manually chambering a new round from a fresh clip.

We have tested the action with Remington Golden Bullet, Remington Subsonic, and Aguila SSS ammo. The testing was preformed with a Ruger 10/22 stainless steel carbine with a standard stock and a Tactical Innovations 16.5" 1:9 twist stainless steel factory taper barrel and stock 10 round magazines.

We can not guarantee if you use a custom stock or a custom receiver this bolt lock will work. The size of the ejection port is critical as well as clearance directly behind the ejection port.

Installation of the 10/22 Bolt Lock is relatively easy, similar to replacing the charging handle / spring assembly. First, remove the stock. Second, remove the trigger assembly. Third, remove the bolt stop pin. Fourth, depress the charging handle and remove the bolt. Fifth, replace the existing charging handle with the new 10/22 Bolt Lock (must be inserted through the ejection port). Sixth, reverse steps and reassemble with new 10/22 Bolt Lock in the position where the old charging handle / spring assembly was. No machining is required and it is easy to replace the 10/22 Bolt Lock with the original charging handle / spring assembly to return to the stock configuration."

also in a second email "The 10/22 Bolt Lock forms a block between the receiver and the charging handle to keep it from moving backwards, then the bolt pushes against the now fixed charging handle. We don't notice any movement in the bolt. We haven't used any precise measuring tools to check this though.

We tested Aguila SSS on a standard bench rest at 25 yards (not using blocks / vices). Firing 5 rounds bolt locked and 5 rounds semi-auto. With the bolt locked the grouping was 0.90 inches across and with semi-auto the the grouping was 1.13 inches across and centered 0.26 inches lower. With our measuring equipment the noise decreased by average of 9.4 Db."


Sound interesting and easier to use than the JG bolt lock. any experience with it or compared it with JG? The website is http://colossic.com/defenseproduct.html
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I emailed silencer research about it and possible testing and am anticipating seeing it in the near future.
 
#5 ·
LMAO!!! nope. I work at Diamond park n jet. not for colossic that's for sure. First time anyone has accused me of being a company rep. lol Just thought info on the lock would get people interested... not stop them from posting. :rolleyes: and I'm new to RFC cause I hate registering for things. been perusing it for quite some time though.
 
#6 · (Edited)
oh yeah, according to the "post count" logic that means that new people can't find interesting equipment without being accused of being a shill?? I research things for a six months minimum before I buy them... that's all I'm trying to do: research something I've never heard of. And as far as sounding like "PR copy"... I copied the email they sent me... of course their gonna try and sell me on it. I'm trying to find REAL experience with it... not PR.

I find your accusation insulting.:(
 
#7 ·
The fact that there isn't even a photo of the putative product , only a SolidWorks rendering suggests more vaporware.
You're not going to find an independent testimonial, because there isn't a product.
Stocks? Seconds with a rasp, minutes with sandpaper and TruOil.
Receiver port? Ever heard of a file.
 
#8 · (Edited)
Good point.... you think it's a scam? didn't think about them not even having a picture of the real thing. And the website WAS just created... What's vaporware? Never mind, googled it. lol could be. I emailed and asked for a real pic or even better, a video of it in action. He's been real good with emailing back so we'll see what he says.
 
#15 ·
Well I for one

Am interested in the premise. Mainly from an accuracy standpoint. Your find is no different from the news about a new action off the stndard 10-22 operation. The toggle action? Ya gotta operate it by hand too EG biathilon type? Lots of fanfare and interest in that development.

It;s hard to accurately visualize this thing you talk about in actual use. A video showing actual useage would prolly draw a lot of comment. If it is not too much trouble to switch back to normal operation, I can see where one might be interested in using it to turn a hunting gun into a bench gun with minimal trouble. I would definitely be interested in using it that way. There are a lot of fine shooting hunting 10-22's that could also show some phonominal accuracy with a little help from this device and merely changing stocks. Can you say wolf in sheeps clothing?

When will this hit the market? Does the manufacturer need a guinea pig to actually test the product? I would certainly like to volunteer for it. I am retired and stay bored a good bit of the time. I have a good assortment of match ammo hand picked from a benchrest career. Good stuff to validate any increase in accuracy when using this product.

Vaporware? Maybe. But then ya will never know if ya stick yer head in the ground will ya? Feel free to email me direct with any further info if those here aren't interested. I am.

Your observant servant.
 
#33 ·
Am interested in the premise. Mainly from an accuracy standpoint. Your find is no different from the news about a new action off the stndard 10-22 operation. The toggle action? Ya gotta operate it by hand too EG biathilon type? Lots of fanfare and interest in that development.

It;s hard to accurately visualize this thing you talk about in actual use. A video showing actual useage would prolly draw a lot of comment. If it is not too much trouble to switch back to normal operation, I can see where one might be interested in using it to turn a hunting gun into a bench gun with minimal trouble. I would definitely be interested in using it that way. There are a lot of fine shooting hunting 10-22's that could also show some phonominal accuracy with a little help from this device and merely changing stocks. Can you say wolf in sheeps clothing?

When will this hit the market? Does the manufacturer need a guinea pig to actually test the product? I would certainly like to volunteer for it. I am retired and stay bored a good bit of the time. I have a good assortment of match ammo hand picked from a benchrest career. Good stuff to validate any increase in accuracy when using this product.

Vaporware? Maybe. But then ya will never know if ya stick yer head in the ground will ya? Feel free to email me direct with any further info if those here aren't interested. I am.

Your observant servant.
Over here in England the law on suppressors is easier as it is a crowded island and folk are a bit gun-shy, you just register one with a firearm and you are free to use when hunting. I had been trying to get my hands on a JB bolt lock for some time, but it's not imported here and most US websites aren't interested in foreign sales.
When I spotted the Colossic website and the video of one in use I thought I had to have it! After a little problem over postage (I don't think they'd had any overseas orders before), one is on its way and I shall report its efficiency when I get to use it. Here it's a bit chilly now for an old man, and they are pheasant shooting over the farmland I use so as a courtesy I will have to wait for the end of their season.
 
#17 ·
From how I read it, it seems that you would press the lock portion toward the back of the bolt handle to lock it, and squeeze them together to unlock it and use it as semiauto. I don't see how the lock portion still being connected would "wreck the rifle" though i can see how it could possibly affect consistency. The part in the email about the stock charging handle seemed to just mean that the lock and new charging handle is just a drop in so you could switch back to the original if you wanted. Anyway, that's my interpretation.
 
#21 ·
Update to bolt lock

Hey,

Been keeping in touch with Andrew, seems like a great guy. He updated the website with actual pics of the lock installed on a 10/22 and is looking into embedding a video of it in action! Also is looking into having it independently tested!! I recommended that he put a zoom function for the pics but for now if you do ctrl++ (ctrl simultaneous with plus sign) you can zoom in to see it better. At least we know it exists! :eek: :bthumb:
 
#23 ·
I kind of agree with Dan there... That looks awfully odd, like the lighting isn't even all around it, and there's clipping errors... Notice how much sharper it's shadow is than any of the others in the picture?

Also, wouldn't that much crap flopping around out there mess with your timing something awful? That's a LOT of mass.
 
#25 ·
video soon

Update on the lock. Emailed Andrew with everyone's concerns about it being vaporware as well as how it functions.

Video: He said they're making a video and should have it out next week... I'll keep my eye on the site and let you all know.

Function: made of aluminum, no decrease in reliability when using standard and subsonic rounds, DOES limit bolt movement when in semi auto mode but have not found it to cause any problems.

Not that I have 85 bucks :eek: to burn, but guess I'll have to be a guinea pig and order one once I see the video. :eek: or (in case he reads the forum) maybe he'll pity this poor pauper and send me one for free. ("A red Ferrari for freeeee" ;))