The Skinny on Gas Checks - Al. vs Copper

[KHornet]

If there is a difference in vol, it is in all probability slight. As there is no such thing in my opinion as a PERFECT load where a chrono
would show exact numbers for each shot, to quote Rhet Butlet, "frankly I don't give a damn Scarlet". I see slight variances in vol and
probably in accuracy to not be worth the time or effort to consider.

 

[35 shooter]

Recieved some .014 al. .30 cal. checks from Josh today. They look great and can't wait to give them a try

 

[quicksylver]

Recieved some .014 al. .30 cal. checks from Josh today. They look great and can't wait to give them a try

I think you will find them a pleasure to use..

 

[RBHarter]

I got some in 7mm also I don't have anything to put them on at the moment but I get that fixed pretty quick.

They look good .

 

[quicksylver]

OK....so the Al. checks are looking pretty good...accuracy wise..

 

[Ben]

If " hard times " come soon, you can bet Old Ben will still be making and shooting his Al gas checks.

That group you've just shown will put meat on the table here in Alabama !

Ben

 

[quicksylver]

It just might Ben...I just love shooting iron sights it calms me down..

Those Al check have proven their worth to me...

Yet another lesson learned from you...

What could be better..still able to shoot iorns,great bullet design and time to enjoy casting and lube making ...ALL MADE BETTER BY PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND OTHERS SHARING THERE KNOWLEDGE ON THIS SITE..WOW HEAVEN ON EARTH..FOR SURE!!!

 

[Ben]

You're generous with your words Dan !
Many thanks,

Ben

 

[Ian]

Well, you earned them, Ben!

 

[freebullet]

The aluminum checks I've tried wouldn't stay on during tumble lube. Glad they work for some.

 

[Ben]

Did you make them ?

 

[KHornet]

Great target Quick! Wish my old eyes, and less than steady body were near as
capable as you with receiver sights.
Paul

 

[freebullet]

Ben
I didn't make them. Didn't buy the tools as I've tried them from several folks including some homemade from a local friend and haven't ever had success. Same goes for homemade copper. Don't have anything against them just couldn't get them to work for me.

I use Hornady checks exclusively but, they are pricey.