Check on a non gc base

[lunicy]

Is there a method to installing a gc on a boolit not meant for one. Will running it through the sizer mash it on anyway. (i don't have checks for the boolit yet or I'd try)
Thanks

[Will]

It won't work on a flat base but I have been able to force them on a beveled base. To put them on a flat base you must turn the base down some way or use a method of placing the check in the mold before pouring and pour through a hole drilled through the check. There is an article somewhere that gives this process in detail.

[Bass Ackward]

There is also a process called Free Checks that use an aluminum check that you make yourself. If you search for Free Checks, there are numerous discussions about the process and the tools required.

[leftiye]

If you have a way to turn down the diameter of the rearmost driving band you can put a gas check on any boolit.

[missionary5155]

If you have the right size hole punch for the boolit you could cut whatever metal and super glue the check to the base... Seems like there was a thread some months back someone was turning checks backwards and super gluing them on..

[stubert]

In a straight case, start the check in the case by hand and use the expander to make it square. Then load the bullet. I have used this method on 45-70 and 44 mag.

[jonk]

Or just use cream of wheat, pufflon, or similar.

[Will]

If you don't crimp or glue the check on it will most likely come off after firing. I put a 30cal hole in a plexieglass storm window that was about 10 feet to the side of my line of fire. The old style lyman check came off a 30-30 round and went through the 1/8 inch plastic and is still laying between the storm window and the screen.