Snap cap alternatives ?

[laabci 0]

I want to get some snap caps but at $20 per pack (usually 2 or 4 in a pack) it's a robbery.

A box of ammo costs less than that.

 

I don't have reloading tools/supplies so that's not an option for me.

 

Any suggestions ?

[High Exposure 5,664]

Why do you want them?

[Vlad G 345]

Why do you think you need snap caps? Most firearms can be dryfired just fine.

[specopsscout 26]

http://www.stactionpro.com/action-trainer-dummy-rounds-c-1.html These make a good training tool, as well and are cheaper...

[ogfarmer 138]

Make your own, old casing, remove primer, replace with pencil eraser, plenty of resources online, also you can replace primer with hot glue. You have to look theses methods up to learn proper method

[Socom 19]

Make your own, old casing, remove primer, replace with pencil eraser, plenty of resources online, also you can replace primer with hot glue. You have to look theses methods up to learn proper method

 

Exactly what I was going to post! +1

[NEAHS 11]

I just read a few days ago, that some use the plastic drywall inserts. I'll see if I can find that info.

 

Edit: Here is a link to another forum talking about the drywall inserts, use for .22lr guns.

 

http://www.ksccw.com/showthread.php?t=35532

 

If it's another caliber gun, sorry I can't help there.

[Shawnmoore81 623]

The NRA sells nice ones

[laabci 0]

I want them for loading and dry fire.

If I can I'd rather avoid dry fire on empty chamber.

 

Thanks for the feedback.

[Vlad G 345]

Dryfiring most centerfire guns is just fine, rimfire will depend on the model.

[10X 3,298]

Some good suggestions here already. I buy the expensive commercial snapcaps and use them so much I manage to wear them out. Another option for infrequent use is to use an empty casing, and after a couple of snaps use another one. I think a spent primer still offers some cushioning for a few more hits, though I don't much like the idea of chambering and dropping the hammer on anything brass in the house.

[alec.mc 180]

find a friend with a press and have him load some actual practice rounds, dont put powder in it, and leave the old spent primer in it.

 

I do this for practice reloads on revolver. Same weight and feel for the real thing vs plastic dummy caps.

[phoenix_iii 0]

Just get azoom caps, thought amazon was ok

[bhunted 887]

No need to dry fire... just do this...

[Underdog 1,593]

For 22s....go to Home Depot and get #4-6x7/8 in. yellow ribbed plastic anchors. You can get a box of 100 for like $3.00. They work great and usually can even be cycled.