Tipton 12 Gauge Snap Caps, 2-Pack

Tipton 12 Gauge Snap Caps (brand part no. 280986) give shotgun owners a safe way to dry-fire, function-test, and store a shotgun without letting the firing pin strike an empty chamber. Tipton builds each dummy round from brass and plastic to stand in for a live shotshell, cushioning the firing pin so dry-fire practice does not peen the pin or batter the breech face over time. The two-pack covers a double-barrel gun or gives a pump or semi-auto owner a spare for cycling drills. Keep a set in the range bag for safe trigger-pull checks and off-season storage alike.

Key Specifications

• Built for 12 gauge shotguns, these snap caps match the chamber dimensions of a standard 12 gauge shell.
• Construction combines brass and plastic, giving the dummy round the weight and durability to survive repeated dry-fire cycles.
• The snap cap cushions the firing pin on an empty chamber, preventing the pin peening and breech-face wear that dry-firing without one can cause.
• They also let shooters safely release hammer or striker spring tension before long-term storage, reducing spring fatigue.
• Each pack includes 2 snap caps, enough for a double-barrel gun or a spare pair for single-barrel cycling drills.
• At a shipping weight of about 0.125 pounds, the pack is light enough to keep permanently in a range bag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I use snap caps instead of dry-firing on an empty chamber? Dry-firing without one lets the firing pin strike the breech face directly, which over time can peen the pin and damage the chamber.

Can these be used for storage as well as practice? Yes, loading a snap cap and easing the hammer or striker down releases spring tension for safer long-term storage.

Buy Tipton 12 Gauge Snap Caps

A cheap set of snap caps saves an expensive firing pin, and every shotgun in the safe deserves a pair. Browse our other ammunition selection for more range and storage accessories. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.