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Paper patch bullet d reamer and shop made casting mold. A paper patch bullet will do anything a grease groove bullet can do, and then some. Wolfe publishing also reprinted the ideal handbook of useful information for shooters from 1894. For articles which have not been republished in special edition books the recent one from mike venturino loading and shooting paper patch bullets from the july 2006 issue of shooting times will give you some good information on hollow base patched bullets for use in black powder rifles. Matthewss recommendation of petroleum jelly and yellow beeswax lube 55. But many latterday experts believe that the best paper patched bullets and the best greasegroove bullets are about as accurate as each other. In his march 1977 article paper patched bullets come of age.

And even paper patched some bullets for my 375 hh improved to shoot deer with. Handloading the 5070 for antique and modern rifles. However, i do load and shoot black powder bp charged paper patched bullets ppbs exclusively for my sharps falling block and. Years ago i did some of that paper patching for a 3006 spfld according to the harris developments. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. For the record, this is not my video or gun or cartridge load.

After testing a series of bullet diameters in four different rifles, two sweet spots. It has been claimed that the paper patch enables a better fit between the rifling and the bullet. Ken mollohan bore diameter muzzle loading target rifle bullets were. Paper patch bullets were used in the 1800s for target shooting and hunting and are still being used today. Lots of advantages, especially compared to grease groove bullets. That last part is so simple i just dont understand the effort by so many to make it. I addition to the usual remedies you use when loading black powder cartridge ammunition with grease. Paper patched bullets a blast from the past sporting shooters. Hunting with paper patch bullets in sharps 45120 aka 45. This cartridge was designed by the mauser brothers for their first successful rifle, the single shot model 1871. Id cut a large batch of patches in front of the tv.

Fraser i came across a couple of interesting items regarding hand loading and ammunition used. Paper patched bullets a blast from the past sporting. I have a pdf of seyfrieds article on paper patching jacketed bullets, send me your email and i can forward it to you. For most shooters loading conventional cast bullets in guns with. Loading paper patched bullets montana bullet works. Sizing paperpatched bullets for smokeless powder load. Any gun that you plan to shoot cast bullets from has to be cleaned of all copper jacket fouling first. This article is about using your lathe and milling machine to make a mold to cast bullets suitable for paper patching. A lot of people are curious about paper patching bullets. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load. Although black powder bumps bullets up more than smokeless, i would not shoot any bullet except a minie or paper patched that was more than.

Rating thread thread starter last post reverse sort order replies views. Since you are handling the entire package, there is no chance of a double load or a squib. In other words, with greasegroove bullets, the lube is primarily for the shot being. If youre a diehard paper patched bullet shooter, youre undoubtedly familiar with paul matthews. Followed by the same questions about how the paper survives in the barrel. North american muzzleloader hunting shares a couple of ways to patch lead bullets and the papers that works best. As a ammunition manufacture, we load over 400 calibers.

A cast bullet is made by allowing molten metal to solidify in a mold. So, i thought i would give a quick explanation on the concept and then show my process. However, the lead bullets i make for patching are designed to fit the diameter of the bore, not the groove, which means the paper patch is at least partly cut. Theres not a whole lot of folks shooting paper patched bullets so its difficult to compare notes with someone else. The original loading consisted of a 360 grain paper patched slug driven by about 70 grains of blackpowder. The art of paper patching, how to make your paper patched. When they were made commercially this was done by hand, usually involving female fingers. Loading with correct 3855 winchester cases 3855 rifle.

So, with your paper, plan on a cast bullet diameter that would give you a. Since it was quite calm, the smoky confetti showers were quite evident. Observations from the 1880s on hand loading and paper patched bullets. It has been my experience, however, that most of the cussin has been from folks. Mass produced bullet molds are designed with very conservative, minimal dimensions north of the crimp groove, so that they will chamber in the great variety of firearms out there. I bet they would run fine in the fn49, but you need to run a different powder that is suitable for loading 8mm such as imr 4895 which will operate your gas gun properly, and have port pressure in the right general range. We rely on a quality products, delivery and value for our customers. Fouling shot article glitch ed harris latest by ed harris 15 february. The perils of hand loading and how to wrap bullets. Paper cartridges are also in use today by many black powder enthusiasts. Velocities can be easily pushed over 3000 fps, and often you can get higher velocity with a paper patched bullet than you can with jacketed bullets. Paul mathews article on paper patching bullets for the 458 winchester in the cast bullet special. New lube for black powder rifles american shooting journal.

Lube grooved bullet on left paper patched without the paper on the right. For those who are interested in full power with cast bullets in such calibers as. Best accuracy is usually accomplished with a much closer fit, tailored to a particular firearm. It has been my experience, however, that most of the cussin has been from folks with little or no personal experience with ppbs. In a load with a paper patched bullet, it coats the bore with lube to help prevent hard powder fouling from being too hard or stiff. How do you determin which is the correct diameter for the bullet to be before paper patching.

When used in front of a black powder charge, paperpatched bullets work. After all, a paper patch is just a very thin sabot. I have been trying to narrow down who exactly first conceived of using paper patch bullets in metallic cartridges as there is a huge gap between when sir jos. If the charge is black powder and bullet alloy is 1. A small number of dedicated target shooters still load paperpatched bullets at velocities up to about 2,000 feet per. You should end up with a patched bullet that fits your rifle as it should. Enter your name, address, and billing information for prompt shipment. Where is a good place to get the mold and paper that i will need. Today, only the most hardcore enthusiasts use paper patched bullets, but during the childhood of the metallic cartridges in the 1870s and 1880s paper patched bullets were the norm. One of the issues involved with paper patching is the bullet needs to. The paper patch bullet is from montana precision swaging and it has a wicked cutting edge or wad cutter type shoulder, which leaves pronounced full caliber holes in paper targets.

Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load data. Or, print your order after entering your address, attach your check or money order, and send it by mail. Shooting a paper patched bullet in your inline muzzleloader, using blackhorn 209 powder behind it, opens up a whole new way to shoot your rifle. Ross seyfrieds first published article was on paper patching and hed. Secrets this isnt a frequently asked question and maybe its not even a secret, but it is a matter that needs to be addressed if you expect to receive the best accuracy from our bullets. This short article is mainly about what goes around the bullet, not. Type of paper to use, max caliber disparity, load info etc. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper patch bullets. Breechloading rifles using brass cartridge cases were invented, with target shooters at first loading by seating a bullet into the rifling like world. The 3855 winchester center fire wcf is a unique example among metallic cartridges through almost 125 years of production, until quite recently, 3855 cases had evidently never been made correctly for use with conventional bullets.

Using a two stage sizing process to create cheap bullets to keep you shooting. I also made a patching jig so that the paper on the bullets were all the same. You would use the skinnier bullet for the rapid fire of the herd shots and the thicker bullet in a regular silhouette shoot when you can run a bore pig and dry patch down the bore. Much discussion and cussin have been laid at their doorstep. This squeezing did have a small but perceptible positive effect on bullet. Paper patched bullets ppb are probably the most controversial of all lead bullet styles. The load i used on this hunt and trust in this rifle is my favorite, a 500 gr. I make and use paper patched bullets for elk hunting and target shooting. Nras ce harris did several articles on paper patching bullets back in the 1950s and 1960s.

After that its just learning to patch the bullets well, pretty simple, and to load paper patched bullets. Whitworth decided to paper patch his hexagonal slugs for his eponymous muzzleloading rifle and their appearance in cartridges sometime around approx. Paper patched bullet discussion graybeard outdoors. So the paper patched bullet had something of a reputation for greater accuracy. You load the ammunition approximately the same way as you load black.

Loading with correct 3855 winchester cases 3855 rifle by m. We describe another method to economically and simply custom fit the bullet to your rifle bore to make your military surplus rifle shoot accurately. Twist the end of the paper into the recess at the base of the bullet and youre done. Clean bullets and proper loading technique are essential for both patch types. Paper patched bullets are made by winding a piece of paper, usually twice, around a lead bullet. All reloading data in this article is for informational purposes only. Read more on how to make and load paper patched bullets and ammunition. Many people prefer it to the smooth ogive type of bullet because the shoulder helps hold the paper patch from sliding back, if you overlap the edge slightly and use your thumbnail to crimp the edge of the paper over the shoulder. In his march 1977 article paper patched bullets come of age, harrison provides a few rules for the shooter using a paper patch to obtain top velocities with poured slugs. It is important to patch the paper around the entire bearing surface. Paul mathews article on paper patching bullets for the 458 winchester in the cast bullet special edition is worth looking for. His delightfully informative book on the subject, the paper jacket, is perhaps the best resource for a reloader interested in utilizing paper patched bullets with smokeless powder. When the wrapping paper s length and width is calculated and tested, the paper ends are cut at an angle of between 40 and 60.

The baco confetti had large chunks of paper even though the patch used was short by. In fact i may be the only one in the world shooting paper patched bullets from a. This video will show the basic 2 wrap patch boolit. Is paper patching real for making bullets untraceable. Top long range muzzleloading targt shooters of the mid 1800s commonly relied on paper patched conical bullets.