dy firing shotguns

[Jonathan Chenault]

will dry fiing a pump action mess up the gun?

[TheOtherMikey]

Dry firing any weapon will mess up the firing pin/spring assembly sooner or later. Get yourself a "Snap Cap" in the appropriate guage. These can be bought from most larget retailers or from MidwayUSA. Regards, Mikey.

[TVDean]

Shooting any gun will eventually wear it out. Nothing bad will happen if you dry fire it a couple hundred times.

Snap caps are a good idea.

[boing]

But a couple of thousand times will hurt things. At least, that's what I've heard... ;)

[TEXAS LAWMAN]

I've made snap caps in several calibers/ gauges by filling the primer pocket w/G.E. Silicone Sealant. After curing 24 hours I trim it flush w/base of case/shell. You can also load the case with shot or slugs to make the dummy round weigh 'right'.