Paper patched bullet making kit

Lube grooved bullet on left paper patched without the paper on the right. Obturation is absolutely critical with paper patched bullets. Making and rolling the paper patches does not seem any real problem i did. Mould blocks are made from durabar 654512 extruded fine grain ductile iron. But many latterday experts believe that the best paper patched bullets and the best greasegroove bullets are about as accurate as each other. The paper patch is moistened slightly with water to make it more pliable and slightly sticky. In addition to coming to this conclusion about prepatched bullet diameter, i also investigated the factors of bullet hardness, patch type and powder choice, hoping to further refine smokeless powder paperpatched loads. Bullet diameter for 4570 paper patched cartridge shiloh. The opening for cutting the tape patch is 1 316 allowing for slight stretch of the patch, mateing up the cut ends butt to butt.

You then build up the bullet s diameter with paper until you have a nice snug fit in the cylinder throat. If you pan lube and the lube soaks into the paper then the patch wont fly off the bullet the same way if at all. Howdy, i asked this question along with some others on another forum, but i need to know about paper patched bullets. Paperpatched bullet design software is available from corbin, as well as software that calculates multiple density, multipart bullet weights and volumes, calculates bullet air resistance and bc, and helps you determine the bullet diameter for a given rifling depth and paper thickness. My pioneer products sharps 4570 adjustable mold original sharps bullet dimensions in 1. We need a few more things besides paper and bullets to get this done. Wrap the piece of paper around a dowel the same size as the bullet and glue the seam with a glue stick. Wrapping and sizing paper patched bullets for muzzleloaders duration. 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. 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. You can also watch as the paper patch comes off the bullet between the muzzle at 00. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load.

Sep 26, 2009 a bullet fired from his gun could be retreived and thanks to paper patching it could be fired from a different, slightly larger gun, and leave no trace of rifling on the bullet aside from what was already there the cops find the bullet, check the rifling against the main characters gun, and you have evidence. Corbin paper patchblackpower bullet tools corbin swaging. Final diameter of the paper patched bullet correct me if im wrong, dan should be bore diameter, not groove diameter. Ppbs work equally well with black or smokeless powder. I melt bees wax and add olive oil until its just about as soft as bar soap when cool. The lip of paper extending past the base of the bullet is then twisted together, and may be pushed into a depression cast into the base of the bullet. Most that i hear of talking about bullet paper use good grade typing paper. So the paper patched bullet had something of a reputation for greater accuracy.

Paper patch bullets were once the most popular type of bullets in the 1800s. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load data. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances has been found in the state of california to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and. The patch is carefully wrapped around the bearing surface of the bullet. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little. I have heard of using bore size bullets and i have also heard of using smaller than bore bullets, hopefully one of these guys here will kick in. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. We rely on a quality products, delivery and value for our customers.

Important information regarding paper patch bullet molds please read. I speculate that without the airspace in the case the powder immediately behind the bullet acts as a filler and seals the caseneck, throat and bore from blowby gases while the pressures. I found one bullet made by rcbs casting and making paper patched bullets shooters forum. It will be more clear when you see how the bullet is patched. I think 100% density loads have some effect on obturation, i dont quite understand it though. Hunting with paper patch bullets in sharps 45120 aka 45. Paper and cloth patching has been around long before the cartridge. Lots of advantages, especially compared to grease groove bullets.

In addition to coming to this conclusion about pre patched bullet diameter, i also investigated the factors of bullet hardness, patch type and powder choice, hoping to further refine smokeless powder paper patched loads. I find 8 thousandths deep works well for paper patched bullets, but is too iffy for cast bullets. 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. The cba is a international organization of shooters who enjoy casting and shooting lead alloy bullets for competition, hunting, experimenting, and casual shooting. Most commercial bullet manufacturers use swaging in preference to casting, but bullet casting. This video will show the basic 2 wrap patch boolit. If you are shooting black powder, the patched bullet should be bore size, using the black powder charge to slug the bullet up to fill. Its possible to push a patched bullet faster than a jacketed bullet given the same weight and cartridge. I generally, but not always, use a folded tail which forms a paper gas check under the bullet. A bullet with a jacket between it and the bore causes less fouling and friction amd improves velocity and accuracy. Paper patching involves a lot more than just the bullet but that is what you asked about. Jun 16, 2017 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. This means you need to carefully measure the bore of your rifle and then have a custom mold made by one of the many mold makers.

Very good accuracy has been obtained with paperpatched bullets, but the assembly procedure is relatively laborintensive. Ive had good success with these bullets and am very impressed with the whelens capabilities using paper patched bullets. While not experienced with paper patching, i have looked at how. Those who did use paper patching at the time tended to be match shooters or buffalo hunters who built their own ammunition. Muzzleloading info pine ridge black powder custom side. Today, only the most hardcore enthusiasts use paper patched bullets, but during the childhood of the metallic. 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. I cant tell you how many bullets it has fired, but i can say that all but 5 of them, exactly 5, have been paper patched. If you want to shoot a cast bullet in a muzzleloader you need a barrel cut 12 thousandths deep. North american muzzleloader hunting shares a couple of ways to patch lead bullets and the papers that works best. To make bullets having a smooth ogive no fouling scraper shoul. We need a place to wrap the paper on the bullet and we need the paper cut to the proper size. The art of paper patching, how to make your paper patched.

Making this kind of stuff looks almost as fun as shooting it. It is as accurate as the day it came home from the shop. Deluxe gun sack, very fine quality canvas gun sack. Dont try to bump up a cast bullet as you would a paper patched bullet. Or you can make them using various models of corbin bgk1 base guard maker kits. Next i had mountain molds make a 280 grain mold in. In the early days, the bullet round ball mold quite often fit the bore of the rifle rather poorly.

You can clearly see the paper patch leaves the barrel intact around the bullet at 00. Swageop2 by sharps45 2 78, on flickr next photo shows cartridge cases ready for bullet insertion. Look for your answers in our forum and in our bimonthly publication the fouling shot. Buffalo hunters used this type of bullet to hunt millions of buffalos. It was up to the individual to acquire a mold close to. Unfortunately hunting season is only 9 days here so i. At its simplest, handloading ammo is just recreating the classic bullet we all know and love. Loaded in this fashion, with a grease ball and lubed paper, you should be able to shoot 10 shots and push all the fouling out the muzzel with one dry patch. Makes me wanna break out grandpas kit and roll some loads and hit the range.

One thing that i have found when i tell people that i make and shoot paper patch bullets they seem to think that i shoot black powder only. In fact i may be the only one in the world shooting paper patched bullets from a. Test loads note the waterproofed patches on bullets at left. Soak the paper in the nitrate water for about a minute and then hang it to dry.

I still here, just having computer trouble at home and family reunion. If it slips in with a slight resistance, its the right size. One of the issues involved with paper patching is the bullet needs to fit the bore nearly perfectly for best results. If youre a diehard paper patched bullet shooter, youre undoubtedly familiar with paul matthews. In the paper making process paper slurry is considered to be about the. Paper patching actually wears a bore less than jacketed bullets. There are those who say the patched bullet should be bore diameter and there are those who say the bullet should be groove diameter. Corbin paper patch and blackpowder bullet swagingreloading. Youll only need enough lube to cover the paper patch. Such cartridges and their rifles were quite accurate for hunting game way out to. I use an rcbs lube sizer to lube 30,35,and 45cal paper patched bullets.

The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in the bore. Theres not a whole lot of folks shooting paper patched bullets so its difficult to compare notes with someone else. Read more on how to make and load paper patched bullets and ammunition. I believe it was alexander pope who said, to shoot is human, to make your own bullets is divine. Jun 12, 2009 world record attempt open sight shot 2240 yards ernest jimenez unmodified k31 swiss 7. Accurate bpcr paper patch bullets mississippi gun owners. Very good accuracy has been obtained with paperpatched bullets, but the assembly procedure is relatively labor intensive. A cast bullet is made by allowing molten metal to solidify in a mold. I make and use paper patched bullets for elk hunting and target shooting. Likewise, for a longer loa, move the forward end of the patch toward the bullets rear. Sizing paperpatched bullets for smokeless powder load. I shoot an rcbs 550 gr paper patch bullet wrapped with computer paper. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little more powder before reaching maximum pressure.

Enter your name, address, and billing information for prompt shipment. As a ammunition manufacture, we load over 400 calibers. There are two schools of thought on bullet diameter. Paper patch bullets were used in the 1800s for target shooting and hunting and are still being used today. Oct 14, 2016 paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. Best accuracy is usually accomplished with a much closer fit, tailored to a particular firearm. Personally, i use the thickest paper i have available and purchase 100% bond paper by the sheet from a local stationer. If you use my paper patch lube, make sure that it is as soft as butter when you apply it. We describe another method to economically and simply custom fit the bullet to your rifle bore to make your military surplus rifle shoot accurately. Is paper patching real for making bullets untraceable.

This worked better than the previous experiment, but not terribly well. So basically on top of my powder i use a wax paper disc, then a grease cookie, a card wad, and the paper patched bullet seated on top of the card wad. Paper patched bullets ppb are probably the most controversial of all lead bullet styles. The grease cookie or lubricating disc if you prefer, serves to moisten the powder fouling not the bullet. The bullet rides on top of the rifling and the paper seals the grooves. Paper patch bullet d reamer and shop made casting mold. Top long range muzzleloading targt shooters of the mid 1800s commonly relied on paper patched conical bullets. I finally gave up on bore size bullets when i was able to patch a bore size bullet so that when the patch didnt have lubricant on it, it wouldnt go into the rifling without tearing. Note that a lot of folks make a lot of todo about paper wearing out the edges of the rifling. Hunting with paper patch bullets in sharps 45120 aka 45110 by tom ball. 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. Ive been shooting paper patch bullets for a long time and find that milk cartons make good wad material and spg lube wad of about. Smokeless paper patching if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. It is important to consider this limitation when making a.

Specify the caliber diameter, the shape, and an approximate range of weights. Many folks cast with pure lead so the bullet will bumpup. Paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. Mar 22, 2015 this article is about using your lathe and milling machine to make a mold to cast bullets suitable for paper patching. Choose arnold grummers for paper making at home, at school or in the community. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper.

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. Weight variations can also be expected due to the same variations. For step by step info for making any bullet, take a look at the swaging steps page. Paper patches can be used to make slightly undersized bullets fit a gun with. Hunting with paper patch bullets in sharps 45120 aka 45110. American made quality with man made fleece lining to keep your firearm. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper patch bullets.

A steel punch and hammer was used to deprimeprime the case, a scoop for the black powder charge, a hole punch to make wads, and a marked wood dowel for compression. Or, print your order after entering your address, attach your check or money order, and send it by mail. Ive been following threads on the subject for a while but have yet to venture into it. How to make your own bullets today skilled survival. 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. Note that you will need to have an undersized bullet to make the british enfield style of cartridge, because the bullet is wrapped in paper and is loaded with the paper intact around it, making a paper patched bullet. I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on the bullet. Paper patched bullet design software is available from corbin, as well as software that calculates multiple density, multipart bullet weights and volumes, calculates bullet air resistance and bc, and helps you determine the bullet diameter for a given rifling depth and paper thickness. Three hardened dowel pins provide positive alignment in both vertical and horizontal planes. Why did they paper patch bullets in the movie shooter.