To learn the technique you can use copier or printer paper. We offer the finest quality hard cast lead bullets for reloading. And so we put that passion and that pride into every bolt, every screw, every stock, and every barrel on a knight rifle. May 09, 2017 how bullets are made videos reveal process at barnes bullets many of our readers have been interested in learning how modern bullets are made. A proper paper patch has a strong grip on the core you cannot turn it or pull it off the core without destroying it. 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. Can lead bullets be pushed to faster velocity by wrapping them in paper. Up next the art of paper patching, how to make your paper patched boolits 3006 series duration. I have a 3 groove bullet that i would be using this on. Li officials release beach, park plan for summer like no other. Does anybody out there reload with there own paper patch bullets. Harrison published his findings in the american rifleman and the nras compilation tome.
You can clearly see the paper patch leaves the barrel intact around the bullet at 00. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. Soak the paper in the nitrate water for about a minute and then hang it to dry. Have a sharps in 4090sbn that i would like to start paper patch loading. We are a custom shop specializing in creating premium, hand cast bullets for all handloaders including recreational and competitive shooters. Paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. To get the best in accuracy you really dont want the patch to stick to the bullet. So next is up to me and as soon as i get a little caught up its out to the shop to cast then down to the forbidden room of mystery to cut patch size lube and reload those priceless little gobs of lead.
Using a two stage sizing process to create cheap bullets to keep you. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load. For those who are interested in full power with cast bullets in such calibers as. Questions how much smaller than the bore does the mould have to be. Want to take the next step up the ladder of bullet casting. How bullets are made videos reveal process at barnes bullets many of our readers have been interested in learning how modern bullets are made. The patch should engage the rifling when chambered. The art of paper patching, how to make your paper patched. What is a good make of mould, prefer to get a custom built are adjustable moulds any good. I think 100% density loads have some effect on obturation, i dont quite understand it though. You can also watch as the paper patch comes off the bullet between the muzzle at 00.
This type of bullet was very prevalent in the black powder cartridge era. The following is about paper patched bullets loaded with black powder for target matches of either paper or steel gongs only. Cast lead bullets, bullet casting supplies for sale at buffalo arms company, lead furnaces, lead melting pots,certified bullet casting alloy, bullet casting accessories, flux, nomex gloves,lead hardness tester,mould mallets, ingot moulds,lead thermometer,cerrosafe chamber casting alloy. If the powder simply burns the base of the patch off that would be no big deal. Is paper patching a fair replacement for lube in a black powder rifle for conicals. Paper patching lead bullets british militaria forums. This series will dive into some keep facts in getting a paper patch boolit to shoot accurate. This for you old or ancient guys paper patched bullets. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little more powder before reaching maximum pressure. If you use my paper patch lube, make sure that it is as soft as butter when you apply it. 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. Wrap the piece of paper around a dowel the same size as the bullet and glue the seam with a glue stick. Enter your name, address, and billing information for prompt shipment.
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. A breech seater is used to load, the same as used to load a greasegroove bullet. Sep 26, 2009 in shooter, the question was actually, how could a round fired from 1 weapon match a bullet from another, and paper patching was a process that could accomplish this. New paper patch approach by ed wosika linkedin slideshare. And, as strange as it may seem to modern shooters, most of the ammunition fired in the big singleshot rifles in the 1870s was loaded with paperpatch bullets. May 17, 2016 you can clearly see the paper patch leaves the barrel intact around the bullet at 00. This video will show the basic 2 wrap patch boolit. Paper patching actually wears a bore less than jacketed bullets.
If youre a diehard paperpatched bullet shooter, youre undoubtedly familiar with paul matthews. Nov 01, 2006 and, as strange as it may seem to modern shooters, most of the ammunition fired in the big singleshot rifles in the 1870s was loaded with paper patch bullets. Twist the end of the paper into the recess at the base of the bullet and youre done. Sep 11, 2016 for the record, this is not my video or gun or cartridge load. The single lap patch has the edges cut square unlike the angle edges of a doublelap patch, and the edges butt when wrapped on a bullet. View profile view forum posts private message boolit grand master join date jan 2008 location hell gap wy posts 5,440. I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on the bullet. Youll only need enough lube to cover the paper patch. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in the bore. Why did they paper patch bullets in the movie shooter. Ammunition part two the paper patch cartridge duration. Nei lee rcbs saeco and lyman ideal, are companies im familiar with to whatever degree.
I tried an air cooled ww paper patch bullet a few weeks ago and it shot very poorly, 8 groups if i recall. How bullets are made videos reveal process at barnes bullets. Or, print your order after entering your address, attach your check or money order, and send it by mail. At knight we still believe that the best made products still come from the hands of men and women who live right next door. Obturation is absolutely critical with paper patched bullets. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little.
Its possible to push a patched bullet faster than a jacketed bullet given the same weight and cartridge. Sizing paperpatched bullets for smokeless powder load. 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. I plan on using the 4570 in competition both mid and long range next year and really want to get my paper patch bullets shooting accurately at distance.
Paperpatching adds a new dimension to inline muzzleloaders. I believe that brent danielson and a couple of others have some decent videos on youtube showing how to roll a patched bullet. Top long range muzzleloading targt shooters of the mid 1800s commonly relied on paperpatched conical bullets. Paper patching adds a new dimension to inline muzzleloaders. The slight shrinking of the aroundthecore patch length, as the paper dries, causes the patch to grip the ppcb core and to suck down shrink into any lube grooves in the core. Reminds me of the time a feller from back east sent me some of his soft bullets to try in my 06 had a hard time keeping them on the target. Chase was a black powder era bench shooter of some note who developed a single lap paper patch system for breech loaders. However, in the movie, they mention the fact that the bullett match was metallurgical, not ballistic, using the signature straitions of a barrell. Whether you have a sharps, rollingblock, or a hawkin, all can be loaded using the paper patch method. If you have a question that isnt answered in our bullet information, resources, or faq pages, send an email or give a call. Accurate bpcr paper patch bullets mississippi gun owners.
I shoot this bullet for target shooting at 300 yards with my best group at 1. I have tried teflon tape with dismal results accuracy wise, plus it was a heck of a mess to clean up. How i paper patch my 490 grain pure lead bullets for my 1887 martini henry rifle. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. My paper patch hunting and long range paper patch loads for reference only. Its when the powder gases blow by between the paper and the bore that really chews up the paper. Im aware that many molds are available to cast bullets for paperpatching. I plan on working on some cast bullets for that gun. Found a 40 cal and a 45 cal paper patch moulds on auction arms. What bullet would you use to paper patch in a gahendra or similar rifle. Got a ton of advice off of the black powder cartridge forum on cast bullets. The book is thoroughly illustrated and covers each step, from selecting the proper bullet diameter, through techniques on rolling patches, to. These molds are designed to fit lee six cavity handles.
Would paper patching reduce leading in s rifled barrel. Best accuracy is usually accomplished with a much closer. Up next reloading 577450 paper patched martinihenry round duration. In the final chapter, he gives a quick summary of what works. You simply roll the patches on very tight and foldtwist the tail under the base. Import from youtube gunstreamer is a usergenerated video sharing site, featuring anything related to guns or weapons for informational and entertainment purposes. I also made a patching jig so that the paper on the bullets were all the same. It will probably be too thick to produce loadable bullets if the unpatched bullet is. However, i do load and shoot black powder bp charged paper patched bullets ppbs exclusively for my sharps falling block and. Using a two stage sizing process to create cheap bullets to keep you shooting. The art of paper patching, 3006 series introduction youtube.
My hunting loads using swaged paper patch bullets are as follows. I dont paper patch, but some who do, will size them to say. Sayvillebayport, ny patch breaking news, local news. Sharps rifles i have use custom chambers and they shoot very well using patched to bore bullets and seth cole 8 lb paper which is quite thin. Demystify the paper patch enigma with a simple stepbystep approach to reloading using off the shelf components. For the record, this is not my video or gun or cartridge load. Making fullvelocity, soft cast lead, paperpatched bullets. Cast lead bullets, bullet casting supplies for sale at buffalo arms company, lead furnaces, lead melting pots,certified bullet casting alloy, bullet casting accessories, flux, nomex gloves,lead hardness tester,mould mallets, ingot moulds,lead thermometer,cerrosafe chamber casting alloy, bullet casting tin and much more. This for you old or ancient guys paper patched bullets gun. Sizing paperpatched bullets for smokeless powder load data. Jul 02, 2009 paper patch vs lube, black powder is paper patching a fair replacement for lube in a black powder rifle for conicals. Also the bullet nose shape for cast with a semi auto will make a difference. Paper patches can be used to make slightly undersized bullets fit a gun with.
Paper patched bullets, swaged vs cast shiloh rifle forums. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load data. Id cut a large batch of patches in front of the tv. The megamite is especially useful for large bore calibers from. North american muzzleloader hunting shares a couple of ways to patch lead bullets and the papers that works best. A very general rule of thumb has it that patched dead soft lead can reach 2,000 fps before things go sideways and harder alloys can do 3,000 fps or more. Our hard cast bullets and polymer coated bullets are manufactured from premium grade alloy, complemented with a high quality lube or polymer finish resulting in exceptional accuracy. In the final chapter, he gives a quick summary of what works best for him with what he calls a practical paper.
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