Being a new member, a little introduction may be in order. Live in balmy south Louisiana and have been enjoying shooting since 1964. Started reloading shortly after, and bullet casting in 1980. Set it aside for many years but have started anew recently. Have limited myself to revolver bullets so far but want to start with 7mm and 30 cal for my silhouette guns. The questions I have are this.
Can gas check bullets be safely fired in a barrel with a muzzle brake? If not, can a gas check design bullet be used without a gas check seated on the base?
Also, in regards to lube, I have started using the hard lubes that require a heater in my sizer lubricator. On a rifle cartridge with a short neck, a long bullet seated deep in a case could expose bullet lube to powder. Can this be a problem for long term storage of loaded rounds?
Thanks in advance.
Charlie.........