What are Gator gas checks?

What is a Gator Gas Check? It’s a copper gas check that is very well made and has a nice “bite”. The Gator Checks are made with a copper alloy designed for gas check use. These are quality copper gas checks made like the better known commercial brand.

Do you need gas checks on pistol bullets?

IMO you need gas checks on any bullet that is routinely going to be pushed faster than 1400 fps. Below that soft lead works, leading if bullet is sized correctly is minimal.

Why use gas checks on cast bullets?

A gas check provides a thin layer of harder but still malleable metal on the base of the bullet that obturates to provide a seal and prevents the propellant gas leakage that causes gas cutting, and helps the bullet grip the rifling.

What size is British 303 gas?

regular 30 cal will do. if they give you grief you may have to bump the size up a bit with a punch. I have that mold, and I use . 30 cal.

Are Gator Gas checks crimp on?

Both Sage’s and Gator copper checks crimp on, or at least mash on.

Can you shoot a gas check bullet without a gas check?

Without the gas check, you just have to keep velocity lower (and it helps to keep bullet diameter . 001-. 002″ over bore size). One “trick” has been to use liquid alox, set them nose down/base up to dry, then dip the base end in white motormica…

Do you have to resize cast bullets?

It would be a pretty special lead alloy that does not require a lubricant. So while sizing is not needed if the mold drops proper sized bullets filling the lube grooves is a must. You don’t need fancy equipment to add the lube though.

How fast can you push a gas checked bullet?

15 BHN gas checked should work fine up to 2000 fps. so long as the bullet fits the groove dia. From my experience a good sized caliber meplat seems to be more effective with cast bullets than expansion, that and bullet weight.

How much can you size cast bullets?

The pressure required to take down a bullet more than . 004 in a base first sizer often distorts the bullet in terms of inducing crookedness. The longer and small the bullet the worse this problem becomes. However you can size bullet nose first just about any amount as long as you don’t destroy the lube grooves.

How does a bullet Sizer work?

Fastest and easiest way to size cast bullets. Standard 7-8×14″ threads fit any single stage reloading press. Bullets are pushed through the sizing die nose first, so no special nose punches are needed. When the bullet is pushed through the sizing die, the bullet will be sized, and the gas check will be crimped on.

How fast can you drive cast bullets?

As a general rule of thumb you’ll find most rifles will perform well with cast bullets driven 2000-2200 fps.

How fast can you shoot hard cast bullets?

No. They are not designed to accept a gas check. How fast can I shoot Badman Hard Cast Lead Bullets? Our hard cast bullets can be shot up to 1,500 fps and/or 21,000 psi.

What kind of copper is Gator gas check made out of?

The .30 caliber Gator Checks are commercial quality gas checks. Made for general .30 caliber use from .017 thick 210 copper. The gas checks are sold in resealable clear plastic bags. USPS flat rate boxes and First Class Mail are used to reduce shipping cost.

Where can I get a Gator gas check?

The .30 caliber Gator Checks are commercial quality gas checks. Made for general .30 caliber use from .017 thick 210 copper. The gas checks are sold in resealable clear plastic bags. USPS flat rate boxes and First Class Mail are used to reduce shipping cost. Most orders ship in one business day Monday – Friday.

What kind of copper is in A.30 caliber gas check?

The.30 caliber Gator Checks are commercial quality gas checks. Made for general.30 caliber use from.017 thick 210 copper. The gas checks are sold in resealable clear plastic bags. USPS flat rate boxes and First Class Mail are used to reduce shipping cost.

Where can I buy a 30 cal checkmaker?

Your .30 cal Checkmaker has arrived today in Switzerland. Works like a charm with 0.02mm (0.008″) copper foil and the checks fit all my different .30 cal Lee & MP bullets. Looking forward to the results of my next range trip.