I have a question about these things, are they absolutely necessary for safe dry-firing? I'm looking at the prices for them, especially the rifle types like .308 and 7.62x39 and they're pretty pricy at $5 a round.
Posted: 8/31/2008 7:15:34 PM EDT
[#1]
they are not all that useful for centerfires when dry firing.
they are GREAT for inducing malfunctions.
load a few randomly into your range mags. practice your IAD's
Posted: 8/31/2008 7:32:20 PM EDT
[#2]
They're excellent for practicing on weapons that have a bolt hold-open feature, or for teaching the operation to a newbie. Otherwise, only useful if the weapon's manufacture says that dry firing is a risk.
Posted: 8/31/2008 7:40:51 PM EDT
[#3]
They're a little safer for function checking than live ammo.
I'd suggest the A-Zoom brand or a solid polymer type. The plastic ones are pretty cheap. The spring loaded Armsport kind always fall apart.
