.22LR DRY FIRE ~ A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SNAP CAPS

Why I use snap caps in a rimfire.... it can save your chamber and firing pin!
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[@paulstan9828]

Nice idea with the drywall anchors. Never thought about that. I’ve been shooting for a long time but never to late to learn something.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Paul. I can't claim the idea it's something I've seen done for years. I don't even remember the first time I saw it done. Glad to spread the idea though! Thanks for watching!

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Hey, thanks for the explanation of the different kinds of snap caps. I'm 70 & have never seen a comprehensive video on this topic.

[@GunBlue490]

I apologize that I was unable to contact you at a more discreet level. Feel free to take this comment down after you read it without offending me. Your videos are extremely well done and professionally presented, and I've subscribed. Your ongoing series on .22 rimfire tests are critically approached, and I really appreciate your invaluable attention to detail. It's laughable that so many folks conduct ammo tests in gusting winds, off wobbling rests! As a life-long professional, factory trained armorer for S&W, Ruger, and Remington and a retired police firearms instructor, I have design understanding given me by those manufacturers that pertain to dry-firing protection measures incorporated in modern rimfire firearms. CZ fully incorporates those design elements into the Model 457, such that dry firing absolutely CANNOT damage your breechface, however many thousands of times you do it. I am aware of the dry firing statement that appears on page 5 of the CZ 457 owner's manual that appears to contradict my statement, but it is a rational safety measure and protective liability statement, rather than a mechanical issue, which I'll explain later. In short, most--if not all--manufacturers of modern rimfires, including CZ, incorporate a mechanical design developed decades ago that limits the forward travel of the firing pin at the bolt, combined with bolt-to-breech headspace clearance. So employed, the firing pin does not, nor can it under any circumstances reach the breechface of the barrel. Your demonstration with the shotgun adapter is an eloquent visual of the problem that applied to older rimfires, but your CZ and other modern rimfire guns incorporate mechanical designs that prevents even the slightest possibility of peening, 100%. While you should use protection for most antique guns, damage is not even possible with universally adopted modern rimfire design, as I'll explain. Do this simple safe dry-fire check. 1) Remove the bolt. 2) Rotate the cocking piece of the bolt to allow it to drop to the fired position. [Unlike center-fire guns, it can be rotated easily by hand and requires no tools.] 3) Note the position of the firing pin in relation to the bolt face, and also note its design. 4) The pin includes a reinforced, thicker upper section that extends above the actual rim striking portion. That section affords a broad surface to prevent isolated contact of the chamber edge, align the pin axially, and to improve striker mass for strong ignition. Note that the striker does not extend beyond the face of the bolt when in the fired position. 5) Facing towards a strong light, place the knife edge of a feeler gauge across the bolt face and the thicker section and note that the striker does not extend beyond the bolt face. In fact, light may pass between the striker and straight edge, which is intentional to preclude forward growth as the parts marry. My CZ striker stands back of the bolt face by .002" as measured by my Starret runout dial gauge, so it's not even reaching the front of the bolt. However, .000" (flush) is 100% sufficient. Secondly, as with other firearms, rimfires have headspace; a gap between the bolt face and breech, to allow closure of the bolt upon a cartridge of varied dimensional tolerance, including the buildup of normal fouling that quickly accumulates. Even with a match grade barrel and tight chamber as you have on your CZ Varmint, headspace is an additional industry clearance of .010" or more between barrel face and bolt face. My CZ 457 Lux closes comfortably on two thicknesses of blue masking tape (.010"), which yours likely will do. You'll see those claiming to be custom gunsmiths brag that they headspace to .006" or less, but such claims are dubious, as they'll be getting that sort of work back because bolts won't close after a few rounds. NOW, as to the cautionary statement on Page 5... As a factory trained armorer and police firearms instructor, we were conditioned to use dummy ammo--not for mechanical protection--but, as increased insurance that a chamber does not contain a live round. When I was growing up, Smokey the Bear told everyone to break matches in two, meaning that the person had to squeeze the head with bare fingers to insure that the match was dead and completely out. Using a snap cap is the same safety drill, which the manufacturer's legal team can show in a tort defense. It is unfortunately true, and as a retired police instructor, I personally became aware that most accidental discharges occurred during "dry" firing, at home or at work. That is why I ONLY permitted dry firing by officers in the context of a live range, as is the practice followed by most well-regulated ranges. So, the use of snap caps may be a prudent extra measure for safety reasons, but it provides no benefit for the firearm in the least. In short, as long as the Ten Commandments of Gun Safety are followed and you are shooting at the bench or firing line, you may save your money and dry fire your CZ without concern. Thank you for very fine video content and God bless. Feel free to use my comments. GunBlue490

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I don't even know where to begin, I guess I'll start with a thank you for writing this exceptional comment. I am sure it will help anyone who takes the time to read it understand a little more about about modern rimfires. I am a long time subscriber to your channel so it made my day to see that you took this time to write this. I do not have the background you have (pretty obvious listening to my videos). I am a enthusiast. A weekend warrior might be a good description as I make my living as an aircraft mechanic but every free moment (and there aren't very many!) I get between work and family is spent learning about firearms and trying to improve my shooting. To my defense I did mention that many modern rimfires are safe to dry fire or at least claim to be. However I have seen enough photos of peened chambers in firearms that were supposed to have clearance between the firing pin and chamber, Ruger revolvers comes to mind, that I just don't chance it. Snapcaps are cheap and there is no harm done by using them whether the gun is safe to dryfire or not. It may be a pointless habit but I am ok with it. I will always use snapcaps or something similar to cushion the blow. Oh and I never delete comments. As you can imagine with my looks and dialect I get plenty of of hate but I just let them stand. Their comments say more about them than they do me. I will be pinning your comment so that others can get easy access to it. You are a wealth of wisdom and I thank you for taking the time to share it with us through your videos. You don't know how many of your lectures I have listened to while travelling to and from work each day.

[@GunBlue490]

@@buffalosoutdoors You have far exceeded the level of gun enthusiast, which is evident in your fine presentations! Anyone who possesses an FAA Certification has passed requisite, stringent tests that demonstrate complete possession of their faculties, and has an above average intellect and exceptional aptitude for anything they desire to tackle, which anyone should admire, as I do. I am humbled that you are among my subscribers. Please keep up the great work that you do! Looks like you're well on the way to hitting that 100K subscriber mark, which you deserve. God Bless.

[@tremaineangus6474]

​@buffalosoutdoors Now we need to get him to understand copper fouling, and that stock screw torque DOES matter.

[@louislarose6613]

Great Video !This is vital information for every .22 shooter ! When I was a kid we had an old single shot bolt .22. It had been dry fired so many times that the metal was peened into the chamber area. this caused the shells to stick. we got tired of prying the mt's out with a knife, so a small round file was used to file the peened area smooth. This left a small gap in the chamber around the firing pin dent ,that left an unsupported spot for the brass. On this rifle the extractor was on the same side as the firing pin. A fired round ruptured at the filed away point and blew the extractor right off of the bolt. - a typical case of one problem leading to another.

[@dartheviscerus4491]

I've forwarded this on to numerous newer shooters. And I learned a lot as well. Nicely done, sir!

[@terryschiller2625]

Hey Buffalo, I believe you are the first at least that I know of that has done a video on dry firing a 22. Lots of new shooters out there good advice to them. Have never thought of using drywall anchors awesome idea! Thanks for your time and hard work Buffalo.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Terry! I appreciate your comment. Hopefully this video helps some folks!

[@scottmorgan1016]

Your wealth of knowledge is always welcome. And your correct on your A-Zoom caps. I had some that I let Margaret dry fire alot in her MP 22 compact. The rim came off and the cartridge was stuck in chamber. She tried to chamber her next round and it wouldn't of course. I showed her what was wrong after I had her break the 22 down. So everyone can always learn everyday. Love the intro the sun coming up on the hills in Kentucky is beautiful.

[@mikehalfmoonmullins404]

Scott not too much ol buffalo misses , whether its shooting or firearm maintenance . agreed on the sun rise especially when the colors change . kentucky is such a beautiful state anytime of the year

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Scott you know I always look forward to your comments. Glad you enjoyed that sunrise, I sure thought it was pretty and wanted to share it with you guys. I was hoping I wasn't the only one who had experienced that with the aluminum snap caps.

[@comiketiger]

Great video. Thanks for some great ideas. God bless all here.

[@1boortzfan]

Thank you Buffalo. In the back of my mind I always wondered why nobody ever made snap caps and now I know. I've always used spent brass like you say. There''s always plenty of it laying around.

[@CptTyred]

Great ideas and thanks for the thorough demonstration. I use the dry wall anchors exclusively on my 22 ‘s and discovered that the Browning Buck Mark (I have several) is the only model where the firing pin completely penetrated the anchor. Thanks for the effort you put into your channel!

[@daveshsb]

You have a real gift for teaching complex info in an understanding manner! Love the t-shirt!

[@tmdownrange5943]

Good video and informational! Been shooting since I was a little guy and never thought of drywall anchors. That’s what’s great about watching channels like yours there is always something to learn.

[@OGsDangerShow]

I gotta admit, that thumbnail had me thinking you were selling adult toys at first. I really shouldn’t watch videos first thing in the morning when I still have “baby-kitten -eyes “.

[@metubewot]

Officer Gregg, I recently saw an email to a woman which said, "Dear Madam, the large red " toy" that you ordered, is actually a fire extinguisher and not part of the display. If you would like to reorder from the range we would be delighted to help you.

[@OGsDangerShow]

@@metubewot 😂🤣😂🤣👍

[@garyK.45ACP]

I think adult toys are illegal in Kentucky. If you are caught selling vibrators and machine guns from the trunk of your car in an alley on the west side of Louisville, you WILL be arrested. For selling vibrators. Maybe it was Alabama. I get confused. (Louisville is pronounced "luh-vuhl"...Buffalo needs a shirt to clarify that)

[@mikehalfmoonmullins404]

Haha too funny

[@buffalosoutdoors]

OH MY GOD you guys are killing me! Thanks for getting this thread started O.G>LOL

[@dougbarlow3010]

Great information. Been shooting for about, well I don’t want to say how long, but never understood the damage to the chamber. Thanks again.

[@SatBchMagicer]

Very well done video presentation. You covered the gamut well, with thoughtful pros and cons of each type presented, as well as why .22 dry fire protection for one's firearms is necessary.

[@alanb.5445]

Thanks Buffalo for pointing this out. I've repaired many RF guns over the years because of dry firing. Guns like the Ruger MKII require it for take down. ( I want a t-shirt like that. 😁)

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Ah memories. My very first firearm, from 19yrs ago, was a single shot, 12ga Steven's. That adapter can make a great training tool for even old timers who've been shooting for years. The day we stop learning is the day that we are 6ft under! Great video as always 👍🏽

[@buffalosoutdoors]

"The day we stop learning is the day that we are 6ft under!" WELL SAID BROTHER!

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

@@buffalosoutdoors It’s great to see you using ammo, rifles/handguns, that anybody can afford, and are still available in local gun shops! I have to chuckle at anyone buying firearms of any configuration, like 44 mag, .50AE.....etc. I was just fortunate enough to snatch up some 12 ga slugs, a 50 rndr of .38 special, and a 50 rndr of Magtech .357 for my GP100, but other than that prices are just astronomical ($600 1,000-9mm). So thank you for keeping things realistic for the rest of us! 😁

[@arthurdirindinjr1792]

I can not thank you enough Absolutely best video on how to dry fier your 22lr I've ever seen A LOT of Utubers recommend using drywall anchors for DFing your 22lr but NONE ever tell you what SIZE drywall anchor to use Thank you I will buy a lifetime's supply as I quite often use Dry firing as a training tool for my precision 22lr rifle And let me tell you rim-snap caps feed great into my bolt 22lr rifles but are costly easily lost, and become more difficult to position correctly so they work and last for at best 8-10 uses. Thanks for a very useful video

[@gotonaren]

Wonderfully presented. Well done sir! Respect.

[@ponthis1]

Gunsmiths everywhere are thanking you this morning. A lot of beautiful clasic weapons show damage from years of dry firing, and need repair. Thank you for another great video.

[@Ijusthopeitsquick]

Won't this video mean less business for gunsmiths?

[@ponthis1]

@@Ijusthopeitsquick yes... but every gunsmith I know would rather see these old guns in worn and used shape, not damaged by things that can be helped. Kinda like our children.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Larry! I know you have probably seen this problem many times!

[@WakkasLove]

This was very, very helpful. I'm hoping to get my first pistol, and I've chosen .22LR for various reasons. But I wasn't sure how to practice without ammo. Thank you for thinking of us newbies, and for the clear and really useful information! I've subb'd.

[@user-kt8yd6we4e]

Another great presentation. I have used dummies for a long time and even give them as gifts, to promote practice. You can call this class dummies for dummies.

[@JeffroTull1977]

Thorough, informative, and honest content, as always. Thank you!

[@chriswasherez4433]

I recently bought my first gun “ ruger American .22 wmr” and I wanted to know about rim fire and this video really helped me

[@joecampbell606]

I love the new sunrise intro! Goes perfectly with the banjo. Great video as usual! I had no idea about drywall anchors that was cool!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Glad you liked that little intro. I thought it was pretty so I wanted to share it with you guys. I appreciate your comment, THANK YOU!

[@BillB23]

I've also heard of firing pins breaking. That's easier to fix than a peened chamber, but still not at all desirable. I've always used spent brass, but never saw a need to do a lot of dry firing with a rimfire bang stick. Thanks for another good one, Buff.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I'm with you Bill. I don't do extensive dry fire with my rimfires either. I do the occasional administrative stuff and most times I just grab a spent case and shove it in there. Thanks!

[@terrymcknight4167]

Wow! Great video. Good music and views in the intro, great info with a variety of suggestions and products to protect your firearm, and a funny closing. Good job!

[@W1VLF]

Sir.. Thanks a lot for doing this video. You calm soothing way of explaining all of these alternatives really made my day. Thank you again W1VLF

[@commandox8upoop642]

I've been using dry wall anchors for years but I just bought some Atacpros. Thanks for the new info. Loved the joke at the end too.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you! The drywall anchors work well in most guns but the atacpros work in every gun I've tried them in and even work well in the mag for ball and dummy drills.

[@phantasmorama8997]

What a great video. Please do more of these intros too. That was stunning.

[@draynraB]

Great information and presentation. Very well done!! You covered some very helpful ideas for me. Keep it up!!

[@exrhodie1234]

Excellent thank you! I had no idea that dry firing a .22LR could do such long-term damage. Ill pick up a set of these dummy cartridges. Might also try the wall anchor idea too

[@andyprairiedog4829]

I thought I heard of all the snap cap brands out there....never heard of the drywall brand...GOOD ONE, Buffalo.

[@douglasmaccullagh1267]

I've had trouble with some batches of plastic snap caps fracture or split after only one strike. I've never gotten more than four strikes before breaking the plastic. I still use the so long as they are in one piece, but I think I'll look into the drywall anchors. Great idea.

[@naysayersgonnanaysay7318]

I'm about 30 seconds into the video, and I had to say, I like you already.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank yee!

[@gunner45357308]

Great idea with the drywall anchors! Thanks

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks! I can't take credit for the idea, I can't even remember where I learned that from it's been so long ago but I am happy to spread the idea as it works good.

[@scooterdogg7580]

yup I like it thank you for clueing me in

[@steddyk]

I never practice with dry fire drills but I do use snap caps for dry firing after a cleaning or function testing after market modifications.

[@dlee6266]

Thank you for sharing your video. Very useful info. I liked that you showed the camera after every trigger pull what the rim of the snap cap looks like after it has been struck. I look forward to more informative videos. Aloha from Hawaii my friend!

[@johnwilliams9058]

Very nice presentation. Thank you!

[@lightweight1974]

With drywall anchors there's the added benefit that they're still good as drywall anchors when you're done with 'em as snap caps.

[@patrickmcnair1965]

They aren’t good for drywall in the first place

[@buffalosoutdoors]

So true! LOL

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Thanks for the information Buffallo. Have a great weekend sir. Be safe.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you! Have a great weekend yourself!

[@kengamble8595]

Dry wall anchor.......Would not have thought of that ,and I've used them a lot.......in dry wall! 🤔 Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍👍

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Ken. I can't claim the idea for the drywall anchors and I can't even give credit to who it was that showed me because I can't remember but I am happy to pass the idea along as it works like a charm!

[@ctsnider88]

Great education lesson. I learned something I bought the plastic ones and thought they did not protect enough. Guess I was wrong.

[@mikeburgan7675]

Thanks for the video Buffalo!

[@jamessotherden5909]

Drywall anchors, Never thought of that one, Thanks for the refresher course on dry firing.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting.

[@TightwadTodd]

I always used spent brass,till someone tipped me off to the anchors and then it was,ILL BE DAMNED...They work great.If you dry fire them several times in a revolver,you may need to push rod them,out of the cylinder..

[@gizmocarr3093]

Good tips for everyone that have rimfire guns.

[@ATINKERER]

You're a very good teacher.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you! 😃

[@cocoman12]

Thanks so much for the very informative video!

[@tonynapoli5549]

Excellent information for the novice Thanks for sharing

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you for watching and I appreciate the comment!

[@MrMowork32]

Very well done, sir!

[@nopro5433]

Thanks for sharing experience on these. Yea been messing W/trigger spring on my CZ Varmint MTR replaced spring dry fired couple times got 1 lb.need some caps tried spent case wouldn’t lay in there must have got pressurizes when spend on those MTR s they are really tight barrels.

[@MrEstebanEscudero]

Great video!

[@michaelschaffer9165]

Buffalo, thank you sir. I have a couple of 22s I want to dry fire practice with more but the snap cap problem was holding me back. I just ordered 100 of those Atacpro snap caps when they arrive my shooting should improve soon.

[@tang0m0m]

Very good video. Explained reason, etc. best of what I have seen. I do hear that the aluminum A-zoom are better for just cycling than as dry-fire. Used the orange plastic ones for cycling once and they aren't as good, at least not in the Llama 22 pistol my mother had.

[@scottf.3808]

Nice snap cap info and cool find with the drywall anchors....Good stuff.....

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it Scott!

[@Novaah803]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@jimgill1127]

Very educational. Thanks!

[@ronaldfrias1896]

Thanks for the info, I'm a somewhat new shooter, I was under the assumption you shouldn't dry fire 22s at all, and I have some of those azoom aluminum snap caps that I practice loading magazines & clambering rounds but never fired them. Good to know it's ok. Really like the drywall anchor too, never would have thought of that one. Thanks for the lesson, gonna go practice my dry firing now..👍

[@buffalosoutdoors]

So glad you enjoyed this video. There are some 22s that are perfectly safe to dry fire but I just put them all under the same umbrella. I don't dry fire (at least not intentionally) unless I have something there to cushion the edge of the chamber. The drywall anchors work great. They are usually marked size 4-6 x 7/8" and are always yellow if you decide to pick some up.

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

Great heads-up about metal shards left in firearm. That put me off regarding metal snap caps. One other type of snap cap is 3D print an insert for spent brass - nothing better than the real case. I found a design on thingiverse I will try.

[@mac7406]

Another great video Buffalo, very informative! "....he'll fly for the rest of his life." I'm still laughing about that one! Keep up the great work.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheMaineiacguy]

Now there's a couple new ideas. Take care and thanks for the video.

[@shuumai]

Very informative.

[@hcarducci]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@kirkmooneyham]

I guess this is as good a video as any to say this on. I really like this channel (thanks to Taofledermaus for the suggestion). I don't watch every video because a handful just don't interest me. However, of all the videos on this channel that I've watched, I pretty much enjoyed them all. Buffalo makes quality content with a lot of consistency. He just seems like a great guy you wouldn't mind having for a neighbor. So, keep up the great work and thank you, Buffalo.

[@blueanthias]

Very informative, thanks much.

[@MetalSammie]

Subbed! You sound so gentle and nice/good people! ; Many people at These issues are passively angry. Nice to see Not micro aggressive person! Ps i have my first hobby shooting Pistol CZ p07 Kadett 22lr which is hammer fire and i have dry fired almost 1000 x and 99% is on aluminum snap caps Which makes red Plastic 22lr rounds too (They are Cheap like 20x 14$ ) but DONT BUY THE PLASTIC! They are safe But They fail to eject semiautomatic pistols many times unlike the aluminum same maker and Price! and 9mm x 19 not cheap snap caps (5x almost 30$) and i call dummy rounds to my Orange which is pack of 50 orange Licensed Glock plastic Rounds but haven't dry fired expect at beginning Maybe max 47 times. ! They are Cheap they cost 60$ INCLUDING case but i use them to break in new magazines and dry loading and racking,ejecting them but i ONLY fire Either Empty or The metallic snap caps where is center springed! I have dry fired them almost hundreds times each! I have had maybe 4 x 5snap caps package! But CZ p07 Kadett 22lr i use Decocker ampidextreous Rather than safety manual. So i can always drop the Hammer Without strike! And also i have practiced very good both hands to drop hammer without strike or Decocker! By taking hold of Hammer! Pulling trigger and feel the tension and let it go Little And then release ALWAYS FIRST YOUR TRIGGER Then hammer! AND I NEVER HAVE PRACTICE THIS on live ammo! Oh...i forgot to mention! I have also my main pistol 2nd GLOCK 17 gen4 no mods! Except finally i bought and changed while ago Iron sights with tool and pusher which isn't cheap the rear! Pusher tool! And finally Almost Free Glock original extended slide release which are so perfect! And installed it with ease its like 15$! ANYWAY appreciate this and ✌️ peace! :) Have a good day and wish you and all safety and Good health!

[@SilvaraSapphireflame]

Thank you

[@scubaguy007]

Who in the world could give this video a thumbs down? It was a great video and I’m glad I watched it. Never thought to use a no.6 drywall anchor, so thank you for that.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I have a few people who are subbed just to try to be the first to thumbs down my videos as they come out. It's a strange thing but hey whatever makes their boat float....LOL I appreciate you and I thank you for taking a minute to comment as it really does help!

[@thesqaanalyst]

Thanks for a great video.

[@billycarr1254]

KZbin channels I subscribe to... Tons KZbinrs that have great content... Half KZbinrs that I admire... Ten KZbinrs that I completly trust... Three KZbinrs that I'd invite to dinner... Buffalo! Thanks for another great video Sir!

[@traeucity6087]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@eloyrodriguez6562]

Howdy from Corpus Christi Texas 👋 Mr. That was an outstanding video 👍 👍 thank you

[@rodneyws1977]

I know we've got some amazing gun channels out there, but this guy having only 166k subscribers is downright criminal.

[@saltyshellback]

Good tips. It is hard to not dry fire on most .22 rifles because they often don't have a bolt hold back after the last round. I have a 30 year old 10-22 and an equally old Remington Nylon 77. Both have been dry fired probably over 1000 times over their lifetimes and don't show any signs of chamber or firing pin damage. If there was any damage, it doesn't seem to affect the function.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Yep. Some .22s are fine for dry fire. I knew I'd get some comments from folks who have dry fired thousands of times without issue. However, I have seen plenty of .22s that have major damage from dry fire so I treat all my rimfires the same and cushion the chambers whenever I can help it. Thanks for stopping by!

[@slimfire54]

Very well explained Buffalo and a awesome video.Have a good Thanksgiving and a safe one.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you and you have a good Thanksgiving as well!

[@onedge1744]

I thought this was a great video and had super useful information 👍👍

[@kenhelmers2603]

I'd never thought of wall anchors - good option!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Ken!

[@dick-parker]

That literally saved my firing pin😂 I’m too broke and didn’t have snap caps

[@garyK.45ACP]

I never heard the one about pushing a man out of a plane...🤣 I think consistency is the key to good habits. Best to just treat all rimfires the same, rather than try to remember which one it is OK to dry fire and which ones aren't OK. It generally is not a good practice with rimfires. I like using the yellow plastic anchors, especially for semi-autos that have to be manually cycled between each shot, they will usually not get caught by the extractor and ejected, so you can cycle the slide without having to put the drywall anchor back in every time. It is pretty obvious from the sound when you dry fire that the firing pin is hitting the plastic. That said...the actual rimfire snap caps WILL be ejected but they will also feed from a magazine, so you can load the magazine and cycle the gun as normal. For some guns...my Winchester Model 63s for example...or my wife's S&W 422, I have to use the genuine snap caps because my fat fingers won't let me wiggle a snap cap into the chamber. I would suspect a Ruger 10/22 or a Marlin semi auto would have the same problem.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

GOOD STUFF Gary. You are spot on!

[@edwardogomez2919]

Very nice demonstration. Great video sir. Thanks. One major issue with using spent casings is that you may inadvertently have a live round by mistake when looking down the chamber. I personally would not use.

[@VoidySan]

I've taken to using a sharpie to mark up spent cases to help prevent getting confused in that way. Still, it's not 100% foolproof.

[@millieatr]

I like the banjo music that kicks off the video ,,,,ok i confess i play banjo

[@bullthrush]

A great primer on snap caps (pun intended)! Wall anchors, very nice.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Ha! Thanks man!

[@CptTyred]

I have used the dry wall anchors with success except on my Browning Buck Mark where the firing pin punches through into the breech face. This has happened on two different models.

[@6.5grendel11]

Man this video was so dry I had to pause it 3 times to get a drink of water LOL, Thanks Buffalo!!!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Bahahahahaha! I love it!

[@keithgregory7937]

Good stuff bro 👍

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks Keith!

[@brantleyhester6641]

I love this channel!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@YellowHammer26]

Great advice 👍👍 thanks

[@buffalosoutdoors]

No problem 👍

[@mikehalfmoonmullins404]

Haha , aint gettn me in no plane . buffalo thats a brilliant idea of using drywall anchors . excellent video

[@buffalosoutdoors]

THanks buddy! I don't know why that plane joke hit me there at the end.... I honestly didn't plan on saying that and questioned whether or not I should have said it after I turned the camera off!

[@mikehalfmoonmullins404]

@@buffalosoutdoors heck no man , that had me rolling . i know its very time consuming for you but you dont ever have to respond or acknowledge me . it will never stop me from watchn your videos

[@buffalosoutdoors]

@@mikehalfmoonmullins404 I enjoy responding to the comments my friend. It's one of my rewards for doing these videos. I do miss some comments sometimes, I can't possibly get to everyone of them, but I do what I can because I enjoy this!

[@jasonscoggins01]

Nice video thank you

[@jeffwarren9791]

Hey buffalo!! How are ya brother?? I have heard the guys at taoflaedermaus talkin about your channel but today was the first time id seen your channel so i watched the video and it is great!! Very informative!! I subscribed,liked and hit the notification bell.keep em coming buffalo

[@mikedee6173]

Thank you for a very informative video.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardbest6588]

Good stuff... thanks! 😊

[@wonderloaf]

It wasn't until I read you T shirt out loud that I realised what it meant lol

[@OldPackMule]

Ha! Love the shirt. Good practical advice.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

LOL! I saw that shirt and had to have it!

[@5jjt]

@@OldPackMule Advice? Isn't the shirt just making fun of how some say appalachia?

[@OldPackMule]

@@5jjt it's a joke. If your from the north you say it one way if you're from the south you say it another. Friendly banter about irrelevant cultural differences. The video is what I was saying was good advice.

[@garys5540]

Nice thorough editorial Buff! You gotta way of teaching that is calm, direct to the point without being overbearing. Thanks Much!

[@TightwadTodd]

The Drywall anchors are great except for practicing quick reloads,on a revolver..they often wont extract as the star extractor,will push past them..for that application,i would go with the alluminum caps...

[@steven3379]

Thanks for the tips.. 🙂👍👍

[@buffalosoutdoors]

No problem 👍

[@AngelMartinez71042]

Smart guy. 💪💪

[@sturisa]

Informative video, I don't plan on dry firing my .22's, but I have a Ruger 10/22 and a Henry .22 Lever gun. I'm not worried about the Ruger as you explained since the action does not stay open after the last round is fired. My question is do I need to worry about the Henry since unless you count the rounds, you're most likely always going to dry fire after the last round is fired?

[@redemption7449]

For my revolver, What I do is take 12 rounds. I shoot 6 so now once you’ve got 6 cases and 6 live rounds, take the live rounds and safely remove the bullet with pliers of them each. Then, I fill the empty and spent cases with sand, then press in the 22 bullet. Now, I’ve got 6 rounds that feel ready to fire and load great but are actually spent.

[@scottmorgan1016]

And love the shirt. It shows how to pronounce it😄

[@locksbog4270]

Love the analogy 😂😆🤣😅👍😃✌️🇺🇸

[@alejandrovargas7592]

I'm thinking about trying to make thin rubber discs with a leather hole puncher, and gluing those on the backs of A zoom type snap caps to make them last a lot longer. I do plan on lots of dry firing, is why.