[billt]

I know several guys use snap caps, as do I on many semi autos I own, as well as all of my O/U shotguns, but on my bolt actions I always keep pressure on the trigger while I slowly close the bolt. This releases the tension on the firing pin spring slowly instead of snapping the gun on an empty chamber or having to use a snap cap. Bill T.

 

[BK]

That's what I do.

When I'm walking back into camp during hunting season, I always make sure to clear my clear my chamber, then I lower the firing pin before entering the tent.

 

[El Chorizo]

I do that same thing with my 700. I have a snap cap or two, just for trigger practice. I use the same trick on my Ar-15 as well.

 

[billt]

I use the same trick on my Ar-15 as well.

I never tried it with any of my AR's. Do you ride the charging handle foward with pressure on the trigger? Bill T.

 

[El Chorizo]

Do you ride the charging handle forward with pressure on the trigger?

Yes, that's exactly how I do it. You can pull the charging handle back and actually feel it come in contact with the hammer. Then just pull the trigger, you will hear a "click" and then slowly ease the charging handle down the rest of the way.

Now for extra credit, try de-cocking a 1911 with just one hand.... just kidding.

 

[BK]

Now for extra credit, try de-cocking a 1911 with just one hand.... just kidding.

Yeah... you'd have to have some serious oven mitts to do that!

 

[Boone]

I know several guys use snap caps, as do I on many semi autos I own, as well as all of my O/U shotguns, but on my bolt actions I always keep pressure on the trigger while I slowly close the bolt. This releases the tension on the firing pin spring slowly instead of snapping the gun on an empty chamber or having to use a snap cap. Bill T.

I only use this method for decocking the rifle, I use my snap caps for practicing trigger control.

 

[Boone]

Now for extra credit, try de-cocking a 1911 with just one hand.... just kidding.

It's not a problem here.

 

[VSSF]

Dry Firing a 700 isn't a problem.