June 25, 2007, 02:59 PM | #1 |
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Snap Caps
I'm looking to get some snap caps and am wondering if one brand is superior to another. I couldn't find anything when I searched TFL so please speak up.
I've read that the caps with the brass rim are best. Any input?
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June 25, 2007, 03:20 PM | #2 |
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I've got both the A-zoom and Pachmyer, and I prefer the A-zoom. They both work just fine, but the plastic Pachmyer ones will sometimes leave plastic shavings in the action. The Aluminum A-zoom ones are slicker and seem to hold up better.
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June 25, 2007, 04:07 PM | #3 |
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I've had problems with the plastic ones cracking. Not a problem with the aluminum ones. I've switched to all aluminum.
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June 25, 2007, 11:43 PM | #4 |
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I've heard things about the aluminum caps being out of spec. True at all?
Any experience with the brass ones?
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June 26, 2007, 01:53 AM | #5 |
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I've used the blue Pachmayr brand and A-Zooms for about a month. One Pachmayr has cracked and the rest seem likely to go that way. The A-Zooms are very solid. No evidence of them being out of spec.
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June 26, 2007, 08:34 AM | #6 |
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make your own !
resize and punch out the primer and fill the hole with high resistance neoprene or a nylon plug, i have made several for .223 Rem. and many for friends with different calibers. |
June 26, 2007, 09:08 AM | #7 |
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A-Zoom
the aluminium holds up better and the rubber plug in the primer area cushions the firing pin far far longer before breaking down. http://www.gunaccessories.com/A-Zoom/default.asp I also use the spring loaded "tipton" brand for dryfire and loading practice with my SxS (for cowboy action shooting). Pachmayer also makes a "spring and brass butt" type. I have never used them but imagine they'd work well. p.s. not endorsing the above vendors, they were just the first examples that came up in my search. |
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