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Old 02-14-2012 | 06:38 AM
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Johnmorris
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Gas checks are used to protect the bases of cast bullets from hot gases. Bullet speed should be over 1000 fps or they can dislodge and act like a barrel obstruction. They may help but the obturation of the lead base helps seal powder gases. I don't believe you will gain anything.
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