Join the #1 community for gun owners of the Northwest
We believe the 2nd Amendment is best defended through grass-roots organization, education, and advocacy centered around individual gun owners. It is our mission to encourage, organize, and support these efforts throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.
Discuss firearms and all aspects of firearm ownership
Join others in organizing against anti-gun legislation
Find nearby gun shops, ranges, training, and other resources
Discover free outdoor shooting areas
Stay up to date on firearm-related events
Share photos and video with other members
...and much more!
dummy cartridge
A dummy round or drill round is a round that is completely inert, i.e., contains no primer, propellant, or explosive charge. It is used to check weapon function, and for crew training. Dummy ammunition is distinct from "practice" ammunition, which may contain smaller than normal amounts of propellant and/or explosive. For example, the M69 practice hand grenade emits a loud pop and a puff of white smoke.
A dummy is not to be confused with a blank, a cartridge for a firearm that contains propellant and a primer but no bullet or shot; a dummy does not produce an explosive sound like a blank does.
WTB/WTT/ISO
Figure I’d check here for any home gamers with a printer making snap-caps or dummy cartridges. Those things cost more than ammo. I checked classifieds….
ISO….
9/19mm
.380 auto
10mm
5.56 nato
7.62 nato
22-250
.50 Beowulf…12.7/42mm
12 gauge 2-3/4”
I found this in the box with a pistol I am selling for my father-in-law. Someone asked me today what it was and I said I figured a dummy cartridge. Why it is configured that way, I have no idea. Thanks for any details.