digger Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 how many on here use snap caps ? lifted from the previous topic,just wondered if its worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I use to use them, but was advised by a Gunsmith (proper one, not Gunshop Owner), that it was not necessary. So I haven't used them for about 15 years and have encountered no problems at all. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nildes Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Yes, but brass, not plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Yes i use them on the Semi AND the O/Us Some people prefer not to but it makes ME feel easier :blink: LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Yes I do. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Don't waste your money - they're a gimmick designed to catch newcomers to the sport who don't know any better. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 (edited) I use to test out ejectors and the fact my gun still works after I have had it apart, but they have no use apart from that. It's been said a million times before (even on here) if you leave your gun in a 'shot' state all you are doing is pre loading, and therefore weaking, the eject springs - and eject issues are far more common than main spring issues. Edited April 20, 2006 by stuartp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Didn't know that Stuart, so I wont be using them any more. Cheers P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamspartacus Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 I didn't know that either stuart, but I suppose it makes sense. Will change my ways! IAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 I had considered using them but none of my guns actually need them. My Sako Quad uncocks the fireing pin when the bolt is uncocked and/or removed. The user manual for my Beretta AL-391 suggests holding the bolt back by an inch and then pulling the trigger, which fires the bolt under less tension preventing any harm. I have never had any problems as yet (touch wood). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 I had considered using them but none of my guns actually need them. Just as well you didn't get them then I'm in the same position though, I can't fit them in my AAS410 magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 dont use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 I use them occassionally (maybe 3 months out of 12), just because I was brought up to use them. Nice to check your ejectors with, but I also like to look at spent cartridge case heads to check out firing pin impressions to see if there are any problems, this also can show up faulty detonator caps ( If you get a black ring round them you are getting blowback which can put corrosive gasses in your gun's action, thank your for the check Mr Gambore!) which you really don't want! Regards, Flytie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushty111 Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 hi guys. i'm a relative newcomer again after a 15yr break from the sport, now im back into clayshooting as thats all i can get at mo. anyway, i was always under the impression thats its good for the action and springs if you fire them into snapcaps and rest them in between use. have i been considerate to my guns for no reason? cheers for any response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 mushty111, you've not mistreated them, its just the fact they are a redundent feature realy, a gimick like a gelsaddle for your MTB your *** will still hurt after the ride right, the use of snapcaps argument will go on for ever i've no dout, my own opinion is dont use at all, i run thousands of rounds through many guns no problem, as posted my auto's i release with the bolt 1/2ish way. they make good paper weights for the office though the brass ones Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushty111 Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 hi last engineer after reading your reply i was wondering what to do with them. now i know, i'll use them to pin down the corners of my admiralty chart next time im planning a trip...lucky there brass. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two-barrels Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 I had considered using them but none of my guns actually need them. My Sako Quad uncocks the fireing pin when the bolt is uncocked and/or removed. The user manual for my Beretta AL-391 suggests holding the bolt back by an inch and then pulling the trigger, which fires the bolt under less tension preventing any harm. I have never had any problems as yet (touch wood). I HAVE JUST USED MY AL 391 GOLD TENKYS FIELD FOR THE FIRST TIME TODAY, I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THERE WASN'T MUCH RECOIL BUT TO MY SUPRISE THE RECOIL WAS WORSE THAN MY O/U LANBER, IS THIS NORMAL OR IS THERE A LOGICAL EXPLANATION FOR THIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 prehaps the gun is lighter than your lanber? the 391 is a very good gun at reducing recoil and i would honestly be very supprised if what your saying was the case. i know for certain the 391 i use regually is much lower recoiling than my O/U lanber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 two-barrels, you may want to start another thread, to get some more responses to your question. Although I think dunganick has probably hit the nail on the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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