Gas Check with PC

[43PU]

Okay I have looked and looked all over looking for an answer on this question, Do you need a GC on a PC bullet if your going less than 2000FPS OR do you even need one?


If someone could find me a link to the answer that would be great, or personal trial and error experiences would be great.

Thanks

43PU

[bangerjim]

You left off a lot of info: cal/load/size/weight

I use GC's over 1700. Every time.

It has been discussed many times on here. Some do.....some don't. I get no leading <1700. Always have Cu GC's >1700. Just being safe.

Try it and see what you get is the best advice I can find.

[dilly]

As a general rule, even if you can get by without leading, the gas checks will be more accurate at the higher velocities anyway.

[43PU]

sorry guys, its going to be in 30 cal to 8mm mauser, powder coated with HF red its just going to be for hunting, and plinkin, I ask because I need to work up a load for hunting, and I don't have any gas checks. and I need to work this up by the 19th that's when my bro in law is coming down

thanks

[bangerjim]

OK. I Cu GC + PC all my 30's for 30-30 and 30-06. Most loads are ~2000....there 'bouts.

If you are hunting.........GC for increased accuracy. Why take the chance of missing?

[Green Monster]

Ive been researching this same topic and have gotten all types of answers so far. The general consensus i got
Hunting- gc
Plinking- its up to you

What i was asked was is it volume of ammo- the velocity- the accuracy am i really after. Once you decide then you will know how to construct the round.