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mattri
05-03-2020, 05:57 PM
Running a 450 Bushmaster on a Savage platform with a 1:16 twist.

Mold is an Accurate:

http://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=45-400S-D.png

Goal is to have 2 loads, one sub and one supersonic, accuracy being key as always.

What gas check would be best for this application?

44magLeo
05-03-2020, 06:52 PM
The one that goes on the bottom of the bullet.
A bit of levity there. Ha Ha !!
You may find that at the subsonic velocity you won't need the check. The only way to know is to try.
I might just check them all.
Leo

JWFilips
05-03-2020, 07:46 PM
PC coating only and no checks necessary!

mattri
05-03-2020, 07:46 PM
Good point, don't think a gas check would be necessary at that low of a velocity but my mold is for a gc boolit, so will need one either way.

44magLeo
05-03-2020, 08:02 PM
As I said, maybe, maybe not. I have read that at subsonic levels a checked boolit can shoot fine with out.
Try it and see. Leaving off the check if not needed savers a step and a bit of pocket change.
Leo

mattri
05-04-2020, 01:21 PM
Good to know, just use a reg check for supersonic loads?