7x57 bullet mold

[soonerfan66]

Was at 50 yards . Yes was surprised with not seeing holes anywhere . I like using a large piece of paper like that when using a new bullet . Seen some pretty wide spreads before from rifles from the load/bullet or just a well used barrel but never a total miss !!!! . I am wondering about one thing . I have been told for years and done this several times in the past and not had issues that you can use a gas checked bullet and not use the gas check and be ok . Could this maybe a case were it NEEDS a gas check ? I don't have any experience using gas checks so totally out of my area with them .

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[browningautorifle]

you can use a gas checked bullet and not use the gas check and be ok

As suggested, get closer and see. You'll probably find oblong holes because you aren't stabilizing. If they want a gas check use it. If you're loading full house loads with regular powders and un gas checked bullets, you're blowing them straight through the rifling. Even when using the gas checks, you might want to consult a book like Lyman lead bullets to get the loads. You may be loading them too hot.