Breech face protection on 457 by shoulder on firing pin?

[p5200]

Anyone know of this to be true or, just some more AI nonsense? Google Search

 

[p5200]

After extensive searching, I have found it's safe for dry firing. Of course I wouldn't go crazy on it every day. I just do it for adjusting trigger etc.

 

[1Merlin]

Love that AI information. You note that the AI lists its source of information as a Reddit thread. Just a confirmation that - If you read it on the internet you know it's true!

 

[p5200]

I got the info on a couple different forums. After trying 15 or 20 times I see no indication of the breach face being struck. When first receiving the gun, it had a shiny area on the breach face. I finally took a qtip and it wiped right off. And after dry firing it hasn't came back. No, I don't trust AI much. Googled socket size needed to replace coil packs on my car. AI said 17mm I just laughed. Actual size was 7/32" lol!

 

[bobby1028]

I dry fire both my 457's regularly without snap caps or drywall anchors. By design the firing pin will not strike the breech. If you're unsure clean the breech and white out the top half, let dry then fire 10/12 times...you'll see no marks in the white out at all.

 

[TRSR8]

I dry fire both my 457's regularly without snap caps or drywall anchors. By design the firing pin will not strike the breech. If you're unsure clean the breech and white out the top half, let dry then fire 10/12 times...you'll see no marks in the white out at all.

What you’re doing is beating the hell out of the internal FP mechanical stop which ultimately very well might alter your ignition. Might want to consider that.

 

[dutch14]

What does the manufacturer say? What does your gun smith say?

 

[Gabe22BR]

Owners manual states- store in fired position-

 

[tmwinds]

If it worries you, buy some snap caps.

 

[bobby1028]

What you’re doing is beating the hell out of the internal FP mechanical stop which ultimately very well might alter your ignition. Might want to consider that.

You're correct, Should have elaborated...dry fire perfectly safe without breech face damage, for extended sessions I use #10 drywall anchors to not stress firing pin stop.

 

[1Merlin]

IMHO just read post 6. I guess if you don't mind beating the shit out of your equipment don't worry about using a snap cap.

 

[epags1]

Slightly off topic because the OP is concerned about having to dry fire when adjusting the trigger. Threre are several posts by others, that address regular dry firing that I agree with.

I will only add this thought.
I bought this, it unloads the firing pin spring and protects the bolt whenever it it out of the rifle. It de-cocks the bolt when you insert it and re-cocks the bolt when you remove it.

GED Premium CZ 457 Bolt Protector Case – Safe Storage & Transport | eBay

GED CZ 457 Bolt Protector Case. A high-quality protector case for your high-quality CZ 457 — for those who know. Compatible with all CZ 457 models and calibers. Made with top-quality, next-gen 3D printing.

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I use it when 1) transporting my rifle, 2) when in competition you have to remove the bolt to prove the firearm is safe and 3) when I store the rifle in the safe.

 

[Tacoma]

Owners manual states- store in fired position-

It wouldn't hurt but note that the cz 457 is like many bolt actions in that if you hold the trigger back as you close the bolt, the fireing pin will slip to it's fired/ rested position without need to dry fire.

 

[Gabe22BR]

It wouldn't hurt but note that the cz 457 is like many bolt actions in that if you hold the trigger back as you close the bolt, the fireing pin will slip to it's fired/ rested position without need to dry fire.

As the manual states

 

[Redd]

Slightly off topic because the OP is concerned about having to dry fire when adjusting the trigger. Threre are several posts by others, that address regular dry firing that I agree with.

I will only add this thought.
I bought this, it unloads the firing pin spring and protects the bolt whenever it it out of the rifle. It de-cocks the bolt when you insert it and re-cocks the bolt when you remove it.

GED Premium CZ 457 Bolt Protector Case – Safe Storage & Transport | eBay

GED CZ 457 Bolt Protector Case. A high-quality protector case for your high-quality CZ 457 — for those who know. Compatible with all CZ 457 models and calibers. Made with top-quality, next-gen 3D printing.

www.ebay.com

I use it when 1) transporting my rifle, 2) when in competition you have to remove the bolt to prove the firearm is safe and 3) when I store the rifle in the safe.

FYI you can just ease the bolt down as you simultaneously pull the trigger and the bolt will decock without damage. Works with most bolt action rifles.