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KenL · January 30, 2012, 04:24 PM

If Ruger says it's OK, then you can go ahead and start dry firing without them. I have always used snap caps so it's just habit. Not sure about using empties since the primer is already deformed if they will offer enough resistance for the firing pin.

January 30, 2012, 04:24 PM	#4
KenL Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 218	If Ruger says it's OK, then you can go ahead and start dry firing without them. I have always used snap caps so it's just habit. Not sure about using empties since the primer is already deformed if they will offer enough resistance for the firing pin.