RIMFIRE DUMMY ROUNDS Reviews & Ratings

Manufactured to exact specifications, including diameter and length dimensions, weight and balance of factory loaded ammo, these DUMMIES have the proper functioning characteristics to reliably check magazine feeding, action timing, extraction and ejection of all guns. The only professionally accepted and safe way to check gun functioning; live ammo should never be used except in actual test-firing on the range - after you have checked the gun with DUMMIES. The very reasonable cost per DUMMY is an added incentive to use them regularly. The blackened case makes them distinct, and instantly recognizable as DUMMIES, which makes them ideal - and safe - to use as a sales aid. Especially useful when demonstrating how a particular gun functions or in gun safety instruction classes. They absolutely eliminate the chance of an accidental discharge. The .17 Mach 2 and .17 HMR dummies are not recommended for tubular magazines.

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Reviews Summary

The RIMFIRE DUMMY ROUNDS are praised for their utility in checking gun functionality and ensuring safety during handling. However, users caution that they aren't snap-caps and can wear down with dry-firing, leading to potential feeding issues in some magazine types. Their identifiable blue color is a plus, yet misleading descriptions regarding usage affect customer satisfaction.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Functionality and Safety

80%

Customers highlight the product's effectiveness in safely handling firearms and verifying their functionality. These dummy rounds allow users to check firing mechanisms without the risk of an accidental discharge, making them a valuable tool for gun owners.

Dry-Fire Limitations

60%

A significant concern among users is the note that these products are not designed for dry-firing. Reviews mention that repeated dry-firing can lead to dents and wear, ultimately diminishing the product's lifespan.

Feeding Issues

50%

Many reviewers experience feeding problems, especially with tubular magazines where the design of the dummy rounds can cause jams. Users recommend them primarily for detachable magazine systems to avoid these complications.

Product Description Clarity

40%

Customers express frustration regarding the misleading product description, particularly concerning usage for dry-firing. Proper communication of the intended use is deemed essential for customer satisfaction.

Training and Teaching Utility

70%

Reviewers appreciate the product's usefulness for training new shooters and for simulating malfunctions, enhancing firearm safety education. This aspect is frequently acknowledged in their positive experiences.

Design Concerns

40%

Several users point out a design flaw, specifically the hollow bottom of the rounds, which can cause operational issues. A solid design is suggested for better functionality in various firearm types.

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careful of the action you use

they work very well for a proving round IF you're feeding from a detachable magazine rifle/pistol. the bottom of these dummy rounds are hollow and have a hole in them. it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know why this is a problem in a leveraction. the nose of the round you attempt to feed gets stuck in that hole of the following round and won't allow the round to feed up and into the chamber. it straight nose-dives and requires a tool to push the round back into place and then cycled close. a friend of mine has reported similar problems in his 10/22. it baffles me as to why they put a hole in the bottom of the round when just making it solid would solve these problems. they do function fine in my ruger mark 3 pistol and in my dad's bolt gun with a detatchable magazine. they also work well for teaching youngsters or new shooters firearm safety. if you make sure you keep these problems in mind and use these in a system that the hole in the bottom isn't an issue, they work well. just be sure not to dry fire them as they are NOT snap caps.