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July 18th, 2006
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Mandatory Snap Cap Thread
Alright boys and girls..
lets discuss the exciting and amazing world of Snap Caps. What are your favorites? Do you even use them? Plastic, With a little spring, or do you prefer the all metal ones?
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July 18th, 2006
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Go with the A zoom brand...they are more realistic because of the weight...simulates a live round better...plus they are rated for at least 3,000 dry fires...I believe you get 5 in a pack.
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July 20th, 2006
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I have one for each caliber I own. Do not use them as often as I should.
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July 20th, 2006
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I would like to know why snapcaps are usually 5x more expensive than the equivalent live ammo.
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July 25th, 2006
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Snap caps "cost more" because you can use them for thousands of rounds...can you say that about live ammo?
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July 25th, 2006
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Snap caps cost more because that is what the market is willing to bear.
...I had to.
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July 25th, 2006
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when i bought my 9mm, i asked if the shop had snap caps and the dealer said no but just use a 9mm case with a pencil eraser in it. I still haven't gotten around to getting snap caps nor have i used the eraser trick. Do you think the eraser idea is good?
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July 25th, 2006
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If you use an eraser you would have to cut it to fit inside of the primer pocket. Why not just spend $8 and get 5 snap caps that will last. I understand some folks like to tinker around and make their own stuff, but it's not as if $8 is that much money...I believe it cost more than $8, but you get my point.
You could just use once fired brass too. Just remember to change out the brass once in a while because if you dry fire it alot with the used brass...it will dent the primer.
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July 25th, 2006
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Thanks for making me out to look cheap, Aubie!
 But I get your point. But my point was, would it accomplish the same thing without hurting the gun. I asked cause i never heard that before. I went to the gun show this weekend and couldn't find one snap cap in the place.
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July 25th, 2006
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Cabela's, Gander MTN, Bass Pro all sell the snap caps. I have been happy with the A Zoom brand. I wasn't trying to make you look cheap...I have a friend that's really cheap. Nothing wrong with trying to save a few bucks. The eraser will work for you.
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