Can I use the Pro-Shot 16SC snap caps in my semi-automatic 16 gauge shotgun for cycling and loading drills?

No, these snap caps are specifically designed for break-action shotguns like over/under and side-by-side models. They are not recommended for semi-automatic shotguns or magazine-fed cycling drills because the soft cotton mop body is intended for manual chamber insertion and storage rather than high-velocity extractor ejection or tubular magazine feeding.

How do the cotton chamber mops help protect my shotgun during long-term storage in humid Australian conditions?

The integrated cotton mop allows you to apply a small amount of gun oil or CLP directly to the chamber walls when storing your firearm in your gun safe. This creates a protective barrier that seals against rust, moisture, and pitting, while the spring-loaded brass striker plate simultaneously absorbs firing pin impact to relieve tension from your mainsprings.

Are replacement mops available if the cotton head wears out, and what thread size do they use?

Yes, the Pro-Shot 16SC features a standard American Standard #5/16-27 thread interface that allows you to easily attach interchangeable or replaceable cotton mops when the original ones become worn or heavily soiled from extended cleaning and storage use.

16 Gauge Snap Caps - Pro-Shot 16SC

The Proshot 16 Gauge Snap Caps (Model 16SC) are mechanical firearm maintenance accessories designed to protect break-action 16-gauge shotguns during dry-fire practice and long-term safe storage. Manufactured in the USA with precision-machined brass heads and integrated spring-loaded brass striker mechanisms, these snap caps absorb firing pin impact energy to prevent pin damage, deformation, and spring fatigue. Each snap cap features an absorbent cotton chamber mop connected via an American Standard #5/16-27 thread interface. When lubricated with gun oil or CLP, the cotton mop directly coats the 16-gauge chamber walls to prevent rust, pitting, and moisture damage in humid storage conditions.

Key Features

Spring-Loaded Striker Mechanism: Absorbs kinetic energy from the firing pin to protect shotgun internal components during dry-fire practice and trigger testing.
Mainspring Tension Relief: Allows owners of break-action shotguns to drop internal hammers and release spring tension prior to long-term storage.
Chamber Mop Protection: Integrated cotton mop holds gun oil to seal and protect internal 16-gauge chamber surfaces from corrosion.
Replaceable Mop Design: Uses standard American Standard #5/16-27 threads to allow the replacement or removal of the cotton mop section.
Precision Brass Construction: Machined from solid brass to standard 16-gauge chamber rim dimensions for reliable seating.

Product Specifications

Calibre/Gauge: 16 Gauge
Thread Size: American Standard #5/16-27 thread
Package Quantity: 2-Pack
Head Material: Machined brass with spring-loaded brass primer
Mop Material: Absorbent cotton
Country of Origin: USA
Power Requirements: Passive mechanical (no batteries or electrical power required)

Who is the Proshot 16 Gauge Snap Caps for?

Break-Action 16-Gauge Shotgun Owners Performing Dry-Fire Training — Provides a spring-loaded brass striker in a 2-pack configuration that safely absorbs firing pin impact energy during trigger-pull testing and drills on 16-gauge break-action shotguns.
Shooters Storing 16-Gauge Break-Action Shotguns in Humid Environments — Employs an absorbent cotton mop attached via an American Standard #5/16-27 thread that delivers protective oil directly to the walls of 16-gauge shotgun chambers during long-term safe storage.

Less suitable for: Magazine-fed cycling drills or semi-automatic shotguns; the soft cotton mop structure is designed exclusively for manual insertion in 16-gauge break-action shotguns, making solid metal dummy rounds or full-profile synthetic training cartridges better suited for mechanical extraction and magazine feeding.

SKU	PS41235LP
Model #	16SC
Brand	Pro-Shot
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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