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Shotgun storage and firing pin questions.....

Started by ShootingABN!, July 15, 2018, 02:14:10 PM

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ShootingABN!

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

Greg Massey

Quote from: Sir-diealot on July 16, 2018, 03:29:49 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on July 16, 2018, 02:04:14 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on July 15, 2018, 04:24:51 PM
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.
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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

Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on July 17, 2018, 04:28:48 PM
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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