I would suggest only shooting the 76 with standard velocity ammunition, I have one where the receiver cracked between two holes under the action cover - don't know if that was from shooting or if it maybe it got dropped, but I don't consider these a very solid action. Nylon worked great for the semi-autos where more recoil was absorbed through springs, they seem to go on forever.
The 76 actually absorbs a little recoil through the use of springs, but not near as much as the semi-autos. The breech bolt does not lockup solidly but is allowed to recoil a little against a spring, you can check this by putting a pencil in the ejection port and then closing the action - it won't feel like much but remember that after firing the hammer spring will also be added in.
If the breech bolt is not held very far open it will fire, I place a thin piece of plastic, such as a zip tie end, or even a piece of cardboard, in front of the bolt so I can dry fire the gun and protect the chamber from damage.
Last edited by GeneB; 03/12/16. Reason: reworde one sentence
