12 Gauge Shotgun Dummy Rounds

[LIVE_AGAIN]

Ok so I'm having some trouble finding some 12 gauge dummy rounds that fit the specifics I'm looking for.

Aluminum (or other metal)
Length of actual 2 3/4 shot shell (which is about 2 1/4 on a live round)

I appreciate any help given.

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[TayJ6]

You want the whole thing to be aluminum?
Like the 12ga snap caps?

 

[TayJ6]

like these?
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/676810/browning-snap-caps-12-gauge-aluminum-pack-of-2

 

[Glock_21]

Brownell's has some good dummy rounds, but they aren't all aluminum.

 

[LIVE_AGAIN]

Yes I would prefer them to be all aluminum in order for them to last longer because the caddy I use to practice tends to dig into plastic and actual rounds.

The problem is that no one seems to list the actual length of the shell. I had picked up some hard plastic ones from Academy but they were too short to fit in the caddy.

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[Burk Cornelius]

Yes I would prefer them to be all aluminum in order for them to last longer because the caddy I use to practice tends to dig into plastic and actual rounds.

The problem is that no one seems to list the actual length of the shell. I had picked up some hard plastic ones from Academy but they were too short to fit in the caddy.

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What kind of caddies, if you don;t mind me asking?

 

[LIVE_AGAIN]

AP Custom 4x4

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[jcameron996]

Shotshell dummy rounds are a pretty disposable item. For what you are going to spend on those all aluminum one you could probably pick up a used Lee shotshell reloader and make your own dummies. I bet you will be surprised how quickly the rims get chewed up even on the all aluminum ones.

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[Josh Smash]

Check out the snap caps by A-Zoom.

If you use the Brownell's link on the homepage, I think it helps the forum.

 

[KellyB]

I like the Brownells white dummy rounds the best. They are the same size, weight & feel. I have a box of them & haven't worn them out yet. The writing has rubbed off so I have to remember the white ones are dummy rounds. I don't have any other shells that are white.

I have some plastic snap caps ones, hate them. They are shorter, slick & just don't load the same. No a good substitute.

 

[59nolimit]

I know a couple guys that make dummy rounds if you were interested in that. I have been using them. They are loaded with the spent primer and feel like live rounds.

 

[dennishoddy]

I made some dummy 12 ga rounds for a member once in a trade deal. Exact weight for a 1 1/8 oz load, using standard AA shells. He said they lasted for awhile, but didn't take to repetitive practice sessions.
I still think using original shells made inert to practice with is the key for reality. Just don't know how to make them long term reliable for practice.