A-Zoom Metal Snap Caps, 8×57 Mauser, 2-Pack

A-Zoom Metal Snap Caps for 8×57 Mauser (part no. 12235) give owners of 8mm Mauser rifles a safe way to dry fire, function test, and store a rifle without dropping the firing pin on an empty chamber, sold by A-Zoom. Built to the 8×57 Mauser case dimensions, these metal dummy rounds chamber and extract the same way live ammunition does, making them a straightforward addition to any Mauser owner’s range bag or gunsmithing bench.

Key Specifications

• Sized specifically for the 8×57 Mauser chambering.
• Sold as a 2-pack, enough to check function on a bolt-action rifle.
• Metal construction stands up to repeated chambering and extraction cycles.
• Cushions the firing pin during dry fire practice instead of letting it strike bare metal.
• Chambers and extracts the same way a live 8×57 Mauser round would.
• A reusable training aid rather than a single-use item, since it fires no primer or powder.
• Sized specifically for 8×57 Mauser rather than a universal rifle snap cap.
• A practical addition to a Mauser owner’s range bag or gunsmithing bench.
• Metal construction holds up better over time than a molded plastic snap cap.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber are these sized for? This set is dimensioned specifically for the 8×57 Mauser chambering.

Can I use these for dry fire practice? Yes, they are designed to cushion the firing pin strike during dry fire so it does not repeatedly hit an empty chamber.

Buy A-Zoom Metal Snap Caps for 8×57 Mauser

A set of caliber-correct snap caps is cheap insurance against firing pin wear on a Mauser you plan to dry fire regularly. Order this 2-pack from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured direct shipping, and check out the rest of our other ammunition selection.