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Anybody who owns a shotgun knows dry firing on an empty chamber is asking for trouble down the road. That's exactly where the Traditions ASG12 snap caps earn their keep. These bright red 12 gauge dummy rounds drop right into your chamber and give the firing pin something to land on instead of slamming into open steel. The plastic body paired with a solid brass base holds up to plenty of repeat use, and the color makes them easy to spot so there's never any mix-up with live shells.
The main job here is protecting your firing pins and firing pin springs. When you rack one into the chamber and pull the trigger, the pin comes to rest gently rather than taking a hard hit. That cushioning matters most on older doubles and side-by-sides where a busted firing pin means a trip to the gunsmith. A lot of folks pick these up specifically to release spring tension before long-term storage, and owners of vintage doubles have mentioned they simply insert a pair and pull the triggers to let everything relax.
Beyond storage, these are a genuinely useful training tool. Dry firing with snap caps lets you drill trigger control, work on your form, and teach new shooters safe handling without burning through real ammo. They're also handy for checking that your extractors and ejectors are cycling the way they should. Since they mimic the shape of a real shell, you can rehearse loading and unloading motions at home too.
This set comes with a pair of caps, which suits break-action doubles perfectly and gives pump and semi-auto owners a spare to keep on hand. They fit standard 12 gauge chambers, though as with any snap cap it's worth confirming they seat and lock up right in your particular gun before you rely on them. For a small investment that can save you real money on firing pin repairs, they're an easy addition to the range bag or gun safe.
They cushion your shotgun's firing pin so it rests gently instead of striking bare steel during dry fire. That makes them great for practicing trigger control, teaching safe gun handling, and checking extractor and ejector function. Many owners also use them to release spring tension before storing a gun long-term.
Yes, the 2-pack is a natural fit for break-action side-by-sides and over-unders since you can load both barrels at once. Owners of vintage doubles often keep a pair chambered to relax the firing pin springs during storage. As always, seat them and check lockup in your specific gun before relying on them.
That's one of the main reasons people buy them. Leaving a snap cap in the chamber and dropping the hammer lets the firing pin and spring rest under no tension, which is easier on the internals over time. Just remember they are bright red for a reason, so keep them clearly separate from live ammunition.
They are built for repeated use thanks to the plastic body and brass base that absorbs the firing pin strikes. You'll get plenty of dry fire sessions out of a set before they wear. How long they last depends on how often you train and how hard your particular gun's pin hits.
| UPC | 040589991207 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ASG12 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Color | RED |
| Length | 5.8000 |
| Product Type | Snap Caps |
| Units per Box | 2 |
| Cost per Round | 5.50 |
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