Shotgun storage and firing pin questions.....

[ShootingABN!]

Thanks everyone for taking time to share your opinion. I appreciate it.

[Greg Massey]

I use them in two of my guns and will use them in all as soon as I can get more of them.

Why do you feel you need to use these in your guns ?

Just to relieve the built up tension in the spring. Nothing is good to be under load for long periods of time. JMO

All i can say in my 40 plus years of owning firearms, I've never seen the need for snap caps ... i always check my guns before season starts for any game i'm pursuing .... just my opinion...

[Spitten and drummen]

I have a safe full of guns , a couple thats over 60 years old. Never used anything on any of them. Never had a issue from storing them.

[TRG3]

While it may make no difference, I feel better if the firing pin spring is stored in a relaxed position. To do this, I lightly cover the outside of a fired shotgun shell of the same gauge as the shotgun with RIG, place it in the chamber, take the safety off, and pull the trigger. I lightly wipe the exterior metal down with gun oil or RIG before putting it away for a few months.

[1iagobblergetter]

Whatever gives you piece of mind do it. I think for what the failure percentage probably only is ill stick with what ive been doing which is nothing for around the last 40yrs...

[Greg Massey]

Whatever gives you piece of mind do it. I think for what the failure percentage probably only is ill stick with what ive been doing which is nothing for around the last 40yrs...

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