It is a good idea to use snap caps or make one.
It can be hard on some firing pins.
So for your generic question, the generic answer is yes, use snap cap.
+1. There a $10 a pair good investment.
I picked up a pair for exactly that amount Fri at Cabela's on the way home from work. Thanks.
I think the pencil eraser would work just fine, but dont have the experience with it. Chas1 have your tried it for long periods of time and repetitive use?Chas1: +1 w/cahunter805, pencil eraser works great.