I also did it about 15yrs ago with a 1895 that had the microgroove rifling. Untold thousands of ppbs were made by the campfires during the 1880s. I also did some hunting rifle paper patching very successfully with my 358 win see other 35 cal thread. While youre stuck at home, make the most of your time by learning a new language, skill, or even train for a remotework job with our new premium online courses check them out. Presumably, this is because, somehow, paper patched bullets pose some sort of fire hazard. Its possible to push a patched bullet faster than a jacketed bullet given the same weight and cartridge.
Youll only need enough lube to cover the paper patch. We rely on a quality products, delivery and value for our customers. The golden age of the american schuetzenfest a history and study of the marksmans art. In my opinion, paper patched bullets was a kind of fashion in the early black powder cartridge era, and they were not necessarily better compared to grease grooved bullets. Now, i would like to try paper patched bullets in my 7tcu but the gun has some problems with the lockup mechanism ill need to fix before i mess with it again. That is the only reason why i would want to paper patching them. However, in the movie, they mention the fact that the bullett match was metallurgical, not ballistic, using the signature straitions of a barrell. Top long range muzzleloading targt shooters of the mid 1800s commonly relied on paperpatched conical bullets. Assuming that you have some interest in this arcane art, and that you can cast a. How to make an automatic paper revolver that shoots 6. Light for the caliber bullets will work in fast twist barrels but we dont say.
On half the bullets, i installed a gas check, while the other half did without. After hammering out the bullet, i tried moistening the bullets with felix lube, and sizing was easy after that. Why were paper patched bullets popular in the late 1800s. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in the bore. Years ago i did some of that paper patching for a 3006 spfld according to the harris developments. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on. Loading with correct 3855 winchester cases 3855 rifle.
Paper patched bullets a blast from the past sporting shooters. Patching with teflon tape was reading an article about paper patched bullets when i stumbled on an article about useing teflon tape instead. Read more on how to make and load paper patched bullets and ammunition. Buffalo hunters used this type of bullet to hunt millions of buffalos. Loading with correct 3855 winchester cases 3855 rifle by m. Chase patches have been more accurate than wrapped paper patched bullets for me.
These bullets may be an idea for someone who cant easily buy. July 11th, 20 nolead lead remover this stuff really works. Paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. Paper patch bullets were once the most popular type of bullets in the 1800s. The use of paper patched bullets is especially known from the buffalo hunts on the american prairies where millions of the shaggy beasts fell for paper patched bullets. Paper patches can be used to make slightly undersized bullets fit a gun with. How to make a paper revolver that shoots paper bullet. As a ammunition manufacture, we load over 400 calibers. Secondly, many used them because of the idea that leading was eliminated, or at least reduced to a minimum. Matted prints book gallery about the artist order information home. Ive shot chase patches in my muzzle loaders and my 4050 ballard.
Ok i thought you where unfamiliar with the concept of shooting paper patched bullets. His delightfully informative book on the subject, the paper jacket, is perhaps the best resource for a reloader interested in utilizing paperpatched bullets with smokeless powder. If you are an active rimfire shooter, or if you shoot cast lead bullets in centerfire rifles and pistols, you should try this product. These lubricants softened the black powder fouling for easier removal and reduced the. Very good accuracy has been obtained with paperpatched bullets, but the assembly.
Good morning, first off, i wouldnt recommend paper patch at all unless you can get with one of these guys here that have figured it all out to help you. Enter your name, address, and billing information for prompt shipment. Lubricating cap and ball revolver cartridges duration. The original paper patched bullets used a projectile that was smooth. Thing to consider also, is that the bullets in similar weight between 9mm and. In my opinion, paper patched bullets was a kind of. North american muzzleloader hunting shares a couple of ways to patch lead bullets and the papers that works best. Followed by the same questions about how the paper survives in the barrel. Ive been using maxiballs lately, but i want to try paper patching hornady xtp.
How to make a paper revolver that shoots paper bullet paper gun paper gun how to make a paper pistol that looks real paper pistol that shoots how to make a paper pistol step by step how to make. In his march 1977 article paper patched bullets come of age. I plan to try paper patching some hollow base lead bullets designed for the 4570 round and shooting them in my martini henry carbine. Paper patching actually wears a bore less than jacketed bullets. And even paper patched some bullets for my 375 hh improved to shoot deer with. How to make a paper gun and paper bullet wonderhowto. This article is intended for shooters who are currently loading lubed bullets with either black powder. This is not one of those realistic looking replica guns made from paper, but its still pretty impressive for a gun made of paper. Here are a couple of 5 shot groups from my rifles with my paper patched bullets, the target on the left is from my. These cartridges consisted of a paper cylinder or cone containing the bullet. The guy was right, you can size those paper patched bullets down. Paper patching muzzle loader bullets alaska outdoors forums. Never tried breech seating chase patches in the ballard because the throat is not tapered. Here are the benefits of shooting paperpatched bullets in your inline.
See our blog for up to date gun rights reports and tell us what you think we describe another method to. Grease groove bullets have been the most accurate type so far. The cba is a international organization of shooters who enjoy casting and shooting lead alloy bullets for competition, hunting, experimenting, and casual shooting. Made by the same folks that created wipeout, and carbout, the nolead brushless lead remover really works. Paper patched bullets ppb are probably the most controversial of all lead bullet. My son and i have personally cast, patched and shot thousands of ppbs, both in competition and hunting, and we have a very high opinion of them. Ppbs were easy to make by the frontiersman, requiring nothing but a skillet, pig. First of all, they were easy to mass produce with swages compared to the. Select thumbnail image for larger view and details. I made up some wrapped in tracing paper, and some with adhesive labels. They dont appear to give much benefit over lubricated lead at revolver velocities.
A beginners guide for learning to load and shoot paper patched bullets by randolph s. These are double wrap smooth sided paper patch bullets of either pure lead or 16 1 lead tin alloy. Berdan and whitworth rifles used during the civil war and years after, fired paperpatched lead bullets consisting of two turns of moistened paper tightly wrapped around the bullet. So, i thought i would give a quick explanation on the concept and then show my process. A paper patch bullet will do anything a grease groove bullet can do, and then some. Sport, sporting goods and toys industry lubricants lubrication and lubricants software patches. Factory loads manufactured by any of the sharps companies were mostly handloaded which made them expensive to produce. 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. Will this work with a hard jacket bullet or must i cast my own with virgin lead. A paper cartridge is one of various types of small arms ammunition used before the advent of the metallic cartridge. A lot of people are curious about paper patching bullets. I have heard of using bore size bullets and i have also heard of using smaller than bore bullets, hopefully one of. That and i have never done it before so i would love to learn how. Paper patched bullets were used civilians and armed forces all over the world.
First, you have to take the time to fish the paper out and unless you have forceps with you, this isnt easy. To knurl or groove the bullets, just swing the handle down to bring the embossing wheel against the bullet, and turn the crank two or three turns while pressing with mild pressure on the padded handle. 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. Some cartridges, such as those for percussion revolvers, used nitrated paper. Casting, patching and loading their paper patch bullets in the hunting field.
Nei lee rcbs saeco and lyman ideal, are companies im familiar with to whatever degree. This for you old or ancient guys paper patched bullets. How i paper patch my 490 grain pure lead bullets for my 1887 martini henry. The bullets you have made can now be paper patched, or placed on the rollers of the corbin hct2 knurling tool, or the hct3 grooving tool. Please post what you find,it sounds interesting and would like to know how fast you can push them and of corse accuracy being the main consern also.
Would be of interest to research this,not only would make it easier but teflon tape is verry slippery. Lots of advantages, especially compared to grease groove bullets. How to fit a bullet to your rifle cheap and easy duration. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load data. Sizing paperpatched bullets for smokeless powder load. The job is easiest, for wheelweight alloy cbs, if done within a. First of all, they were easy to mass produce with swages compared to the grooved bullets. Does anyone here paper patch muzzle loader bullets. Out of print loading and shooting traditional scheutzen rifles a beginners guide. If youre going to use grease cookies you should have a plan on how to make. If you use my paper patch lube, make sure that it is as soft as butter when you apply it. Look for your answers in our forum and in our bimonthly publication the fouling shot. I would probably not be using jacketed 357 bullets in the 35 rem i have plenty of cast 357 bullets on hand. Ppbs were easy to make by the frontiersman, requiring nothing but a skillet, pig lead, patching paper and a mould.
Learn how to make an automatic paper revolver that shoots 6 bullets using a trigger. Bullet diameter for 4570 paper patched cartridge shiloh. Using this approach, you can size 30caliber bullets as much as 0. So again on the well informed decision principle someone from the nssa needs to contact the proper authorities in the bpcr competitions and inquire if. A simple test of fit would be to try to slide the naked bullet into the muzzle. Using black powder is now big deal, i have it, know how to use it, and know it works fine with paper patched bullets, but can i use smokeless powder with paper patched bullets as well. Im gunna have a crack at patching in a black powder revolver to.
Why did they paper patch bullets in the movie shooter. Im aware that many molds are available to cast bullets for paperpatching. This is a lengthy and detailed video tutorial on how to make a paper gun and paper bullet. Or, print your order after entering your address, attach your check or money order, and send it by mail. If youre a diehard paperpatched bullet shooter, youre undoubtedly familiar with paul matthews. How to make gun powder the old fashioned way in less than. I lube them with the lube i make for grooved bullets, although many types will work. A cast bullet is made by allowing molten metal to solidify in a mold. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little. Paper patched or lubricated lead bullets can be swaged in two basic styles, the swc shoulder style shown here, and the smooth ogive style shown below.