matgriff Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Pardon my ignorance.... what are "snap caps" and what exactly are they used for ? My question is related to 12 gauge gun Thanks Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 They are an inert cartridge main use is to test the function of the ejectors now a days. In years gone by they where used to release the fragile old v springs not required with modern v or coil springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 An inert cartridge used in a benelli 828u to release some springs....why used in a 828u it says use them in the instructions Lots of people use them and the same amount of people don't..I do in my benelli but don't in my other guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypig Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) Snap Caps are a device by which the manufacturer separates the unenlightened from their cash. Not required with modern guns... Edited September 9, 2017 by happypig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBob Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 With older guns, the snap of the tumbler ( hammer) could cause the delicate springs to fracture if not cushioned by a primer strike, in other words dry firing could cause harm. Not really an issue with modern guns, except, perhaps, with hammer guns, where the firing pin housing can be damaged by repeated dry firing.. I personally feel that it is always a mistake to load a cartridge into a gun and pull the trigger, except when actually shooting. Snap caps are usually pretty obviously different from live cartridges, but you are still loading something into the chambers of a functional shotgun and pulling the trigger. I wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) If your going to purchase some Don't get the plastic ones like i did, They crack and break, your better off with the Brass fellas. Edited September 9, 2017 by Snoozer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 +1 Seen 2 plastic caps break rims and drop down the bores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 Yes, and I have seen the brass variety put holes in a wall and a floor ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 Yes, and I have seen the brass variety put holes in a wall and a floor ! And to think they own a Shotgun ! Makes you wonder how they manage to get dressed in the mornings lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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