Do you have to use gas checks.....

[lead_her_fly]

Howdy,
I'm new to this thing an recently bought a Lee 6 cavity mold. It is for 38/357 158 gr. SWC.

Of course being new I didn't notice that it throws boolits (to use the forum's proper spelling) that are designed to have a gas check. I am not driving these over 900 fps. as I am reloading for PPC shooting.
I don't/haven't been using any gas checks and they seem to be doing fine. One of you much wiser sages needs to give this newbee some advice!
Thanks in advance!
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[Wayne Smith]

If they are doing fine, what advice do you need? Every gun is unique and you really don't know about yours until you try!

[44man]

Some boolits shoot just fine without them, some need the drive band length for stability depending on the rifling twist. If they shoot good just use them.

[versifier]

You may find they help when you up the velocity for hunting loads, etc, but if it works, why fix it? The little buggars get expensive when you do a lot of shooting, if they work fine without them, you are a lucky man.

[Buckshot]

..................A hearty welcome to the board! You've discovered a serendipity that sometimes occurs. Don't dwell or question it too closely or it will evaporate before your eyes. Just pretend it's normal :-)

...............Buckshot