Gas Checks? Do I need 'em in .44 Magnum Trapper

[lgm270]

I remember reading Elmer Keith many years ago and he said gas checks were a waste in revolvers.  I'm shooting an M-94 Trapper in .44 Mag and some of my bullets are gas checked and others are not .  I realize that for plinking loads there is no particular need for gas checks, but how about for the hotter loads?

Any insight, comments, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

[John Y Cannuck]

I'd say try it and see. From my own perspestive, in a '96 Ruger, I had no problems using plain base bullets, or gas checks for that matter at full power. I made my selectuion based on accuracy, and a Plain Based 240 grain Kieth bullet from a Lyman mold did the job. You may have to play with your alloy to avoid ledding with the plain base. I used water dropped wheel weights myself.