Tikka Question

[mt100gr.]

Growing up I learned that dry firing firearms could/ would cause damage. I have always been hesitant to dry fire anything because of this.

I wish I could shoot everyday but that isn't going to happen. So I ask, especially you Tikka experts, will dry firing a T3 hurt anything? or should I track down some snap caps? I know my marksmanship would benefit from some extra trigger time...

Thanks. And if there's already a thread on this I apologize, i've been looking for info on this matter for awhile.

 

[Sam Millard]

Growing up I learned that dry firing firearms could/ would cause damage. I have always been hesitant to dry fire anything because of this.

I wish I could shoot everyday but that isn't going to happen. So I ask, especially you Tikka experts, will dry firing a T3 hurt anything? or should I track down some snap caps? I know my marksmanship would benefit from some extra trigger time...

Thanks. And if there's already a thread on this I apologize, i've been looking for info on this matter for awhile.

I've dry fired thousands of shots with center fire rifles. No problems! Not a good idea with most rimfires, though. You can get a snap cap if it makes you feel better about it, but you don't need it.

Dry firing is an excellent tool to help learn form and proper trigger control.

 

[AZ Vince]

I've dry fired thousands of shots with center fire rifles. No problems! Not a good idea with most rimfires, though. You can get a snap cap if it makes you feel better about it, but you don't need it.

Dry firing is an excellent tool to help learn form and proper trigger control.

For every round fired you should have ten hours of good dry firing.
At least that's what the guy that really worked with me on shooting says. I'm inclined to agree with him since he shot on the Olympic Team in 1968 and I figure he knows what he's talking about.

 

[Jason Snyder]

I can't count the number of times I've had my daughter dry fire my wife's Tikka in the two years she's been shooting/hunting. Great practice. I put a picture of a deer or elk on the wall and we each check the gun to ensure empty, then click away.

 

[duchntr]

Dry fire away!! All solid advice so far.

 

[mt100gr.]

Thanks everyone.

 

[Nuke Man]

You are just fine dry firing anything but rimfires.