Thanks guys. I will try the primer test once I get them. Got the gun mail order and have not bought the primers or powder yet. I was just getting a bit worried because I don't recall reading in any of my other firearms owners manuals such a bold warning that one shouldn't dry fire. Not that I read any of them recently, but I know many rifle shooters regularly dry fire their guns as a form of practice. Just didn't want to mess the thing up before I ever even took a shot with it!!