Unless you plan on repeatedly using a chamber iron I would not practice dry firing a 10/22 w/o some kind of snap cap in place.
I've owned and built at least a dozen 10/22s and if you want the best, buy Kidd. Get the rear tang on the rcvr. I prefer the 2 stage trigger myself. Not as flashy as some Volquartsen stuff but consistent as can be. The man values his reputation and his product says so loudly and clearly.
You can get good results with others but if you don't want to mess around, buy the Kidd.
FYI, the Ruger 10/22 owner's manual states that you may indeed dry-fire the weapon. Makes no mention of NEEDING a "snap cap" or dummy round in the chamber.
Your funeral. Do it how you want.
Ever had the bolt apart on the 10/22? I wouldn't trust that firing pin for long. I have a pair of back-ups for mine.So you're telling me that the manufacturer themselves are willing to state in an owner's manual something that's inherently dangerous and/or unsafe?
Interesting.
Not all rim-fires are created equal. Some should definitely not be dry-fired. Others, however, can be dry-fired without fear of harm.
A snapcap / dummy round is never a bad idea. It's just not 100% necessary 100% of the time with some firearms. The Ruger 10/22 being a prime example.
You can argue all you want about it. I'm just regurgitating what the owner's manual says. Take it up with Ruger if you want.
Thanks for making that point!! It was late, I was on my phone, but ultimately, I forgot to type it. Ruger doesn't say it's necessary, but I won't dry fire my 10/22s without an action proving cartridge in place... never seen an actual rimfire snap cap. Don't even know if they're made.I also forgot I'd also done the auto bolt release mod to both of mine.
Blessings,
Bill
Ever had the bolt apart on the 10/22? I wouldn't trust that firing pin for long. I have a pair of back-ups for mine.
A-Zoom Snap Caps, no other snap caps are more precise or rugged
Snap Caps - Battenfeld
both company make rim fire snap caps
This has been posted before but here it is again. #4 yellow wall anchors work great as a .22 snap cap and are like $4 for 100.
I have never used a snap cap in a 10/22 and never had a chamber strike.
bill said he'd never seen a 22 snap cap, and that he didn't know if anybody made them, all I was doing was providing links to 22 snap caps
A-Zoom Snap Caps, no other snap caps are more precise or rugged
Snap Caps - Battenfeld
both company make rim fire snap caps
This has been posted before but here it is again. #4 yellow wall anchors work great as a .22 snap cap and are like $4 for 100.
I have never used a snap cap in a 10/22 and never had a chamber strike.