[ARCHIVED THREAD] - dryfire

Posted: 2/12/2008 7:53:50 PM EDT

OK, I always hear about not dryfiring rimfire weapons...and I know why.

I know my 10/22, MKII, and Ceiner are no problem,
but I never know which specific ones are NOT safe to do so.

What about a Model 60? Single Six?...etc.?

So please gimme whichever list is shorter.

Posted: 2/12/2008 9:45:36 PM EDT

[#1]

I say anything that is rimfire, for the simple fact that it strikes not only the side of the cartridge base, but it also strikes the cylinder / barrel.

PS- Snap Caps are your friend when it comes to 22's

Posted: 2/13/2008 12:04:50 PM EDT

[#2]

Most modern .22LR firearms DO NOT strike the chamber mouth.
Most modern designs have a built-in positive stop on the firing pin that prevents the firing pin from hitting the chamber mouth.

Still SOME don't, so better safe than sorry.

Posted: 2/14/2008 6:44:10 PM EDT

[#3]

Ruger tells you to dryfire the Target 10/22 to get used to the lighter trigger. It is in the 10/22 manual page 15

Posted: 2/14/2008 6:50:54 PM EDT

[#4]

Marlin makes no mention of it at all in the model 60 manual.

Posted: 2/15/2008 7:11:02 AM EDT

[#5]

1022 bolt relief is deeper than the pin protrusion, so it can't hit the chamber face.

Posted: 2/15/2008 9:34:22 AM EDT

[#6]

My 2001 Marlin 39a does strike the chamber face when dry fired.

This is a pain because, with an 18 round magazine, you usually keep going until you hear the 'click.'

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