Is there any particular advantage to buying snap-caps for dry firing practice in revolvers as opposed to using spent brass w/spent primers? I understand that autos would be different in terms of ejection, etc.
Utility of Snap Caps
- Thread starter pontcanna
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Here's why I use them. Spent brass after a few sessions doesn't cushion the firing pin unless you replace the dented primer with a piece of rubber or something similar.
Unlike spent brass, snap caps look nothing like live ammo. If you make a mistake and what you think is a piece of spent brass is in fact a live round you risk a negligent discharge. At the very least they are hard on the ears.
I also like the snap caps to practice with my speedloaders. You can't do that with spent brass.
Unlike spent brass, snap caps look nothing like live ammo. If you make a mistake and what you think is a piece of spent brass is in fact a live round you risk a negligent discharge. At the very least they are hard on the ears.
I also like the snap caps to practice with my speedloaders. You can't do that with spent brass.
- Location
- Kumankissmyass, BC
Also you can cycle snap caps and load them in a magzine
Craftsman 441
CGN Regular
- Location
- Wainwright
I use mine for dry training and to test feeding and ejection.
