I cannot decide and am really close to doing one of those linear line graphs to find my break even point on making gas checks
Plan to make them only for 30 cal and use them in a Blackout and M1A. I have plenty copper jacketed for both but figure I'm casting and might as well learn to make a complete round.
4,000 vulcan checks would be about $70. I havent shot 4,000 rifle rounds in the past 4 years so likely they would last awhile BUT for $112 I can buy the Freechex III and make my own in whatever thickness (I think I need .0135 and .0140 material).
Tough decision. I suppose I could pump out several bags of 500 for like $10 to help in the cost of the tool. I also like the idea of being self sufficient.