Test rounds or inert, dummy training rounds.

[Davie Sprocket]

I have two projects coming up, one is in 9x19mm para/luger and the second is in .45acp. I don't have the reloading supplies yet to make my own test rounds for the two builds.

- I am in need of inert dummy rounds for building these two projects, not live rounds, I should have stated that, pretty hard to check if my firing pin is seating right with a live round, so i need just a casing and crimped bullet to the right length. Sorry for any confusion in my earlier post. -

Is there any were I can get them or is there any one out there willing to make some for me? I would only need a hand ful of each to help with my builds.

Thanks

Dave

 

[ajarmst]

Most readings of the explosives act indicate that there might be legal issues with reloading for others. With that and the liability issues, very few reloaders would be willing to make ammunition for a stranger. Why not use factory ammo until you are set up?

EDIT: BAH -- Didn't read carefully enough. Ignore this.

 

[iceman2]

Wouldn't snap caps work?

 

[thump_rrr]

I have two projects coming up, one is in 9x19mm para/luger and the second is in .45acp. I don't have the reloading supplies yet to make my own test rounds for the two builds.

- I am in need of inert dummy rounds for building these two projects, not live rounds, I should have stated that, pretty hard to check if my firing pin is seating right with a live round, so i need just a casing and crimped bullet to the right length. Sorry for any confusion in my earlier post. -

Is there any were I can get them or is there any one out there willing to make some for me? I would only need a hand ful of each to help with my builds.

Thanks

Dave

How how do you plan on checking the firing pin with a dummy?
If you use a snap cap it has soft rubber in place of the primer.
Using a live primer is not wise and using a fired primer wot help either.

Look to see if a headspace gauge will do the trick.
YouTube is your friend.

 

[easyrider604]

sure i can make you some.

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[Davie Sprocket]

If you put wax in the primer hole it will tell you exactly how far the firing pin is firing, as well the wax will push back against the bolt showing if there will be any problems with the primer when fired. Snap caps may work but they will not tell you if your pin is to long or if the primers are going to be distorted, as I am making the bolt and firing pin for the one project and shortening the bolt on the other. Its just a lot easier to have the dummy rounds even just for loading the magazines to test the feeding of the rifle.