Break/Lever action storage

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So when dealing with an Lever action, Break action, Semi auto. In what position should the firing pin be in? With a bolt its a simple matter of squeezing the trigger as you close the chamber. But what can you do when you close your O/U and it self-cocks?

Dryfire? Is that a bad thing to do?
My buddy places spent shells in it, as he believes that the firing pin hits them.
Or do you invest in snap caps, are they needed?
Close the action and leave it the pin cocked and ready to fire?


How do you store yours, and how do you achieve that?
 
My self I leave them cocked if the gun allows it. I don't like to dry fire any of my guns unless working on a trigger. I've taken guns outta my dads vault that have been there for 30 years and they've fired fine being cocked that long
 
I'm with Cat. I prefer to release the spring pressure on guns that easily accomodate that approach. For the rest, I use snap caps. I wouldn't get neurotic about leaving a gun cocked, but I'd prefer not to do so for months and years at a time.

One caveat to add, however. Snap caps have the potential to attract and hold moisture, which ultimately results in rust in the chamber, if left too long. Guns should not be stored with snap caps for extended periods of time.
 
I fire the action on all my firearms (except rimfire). If there are external hammers I'll lower them under control, but if not, fire away.
 
On my old Stevens SXS .410 I saved a couple of spent shells and cut the plastic off them, stuck the brass back in and fire the pins into them.
 
Dry fire the semi-autos. Use snap caps or a striker block on the sxs. Detach the triggers on the o/u and drop the hammers or use a striker block.
 
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