Gas checks

Post by **Johnnyjr** » Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:56 am

Are gas checks really that important. Do they help increase velocity and accuracy. Are they intended for softer alloy or for harder bullets. Thanks Johnny..

Post by **BigAl52** » Wed Nov 17, 2021 11:08 am

Gas checks allow hard cast lead bullets to be shot at higher velocities because the check provides protection to the base from the powder burn. There importance is protecting the bullet base from being deformed.

Post by **Kissmybrass** » Wed Nov 17, 2021 1:23 pm

I like my gas checks. Can't really see any accuracy differences with my Missouri coated bullets (45-70) but the GCs hit and kick harder.
Correct me if I'm wrong the coated also limit/eliminate leading, right?

Post by **Vaquero** » Wed Nov 17, 2021 1:29 pm

Yes KMB. AL hit the nail on the head with his post.

RP

Post by **Johnnyjr** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:02 pm

Anyone have a few in 44 to part with until my order arrives .. Appreciate it..johnny

Post by **Vaquero** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:01 pm

Johnnyjr wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:02 pm
Anyone have a few in 44 to part with until my order arrives .. Appreciate it..johnny

I need some myself. Just to try, I powder coat and generally don't push 'em fast so it's not a real big deal.
Thinking more about the 444 than the 44's.

But, truly I haven't looked very hard.

RP

Post by **Johnnyjr** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:09 pm

I powder coated afew 44's this morning.. Eastwood blue..

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