Paper patched bullets in 3030

Paper patched bullets ppb are probably the most controversial of all lead bullet styles. A selection of historic, british military ammunition. When you have a clean rag and time to wipe your hands between shots they work fine. Years ago i did some of that paper patching for a 3006 spfld according to the harris developments. The term metal patched was most likely coined after the term paper patched which was used beginning back in the 1800s to designate a lead bullet wrapped in paper that was use in some of the black powder cartridges. Patching with teflon tape was reading an article about paper patched bullets when i stumbled on an article about useing teflon tape instead. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in the bore. Mar 04, 2012 what a lovely day to shoot leveractions. May 17, 2016 myself, i prefer paper patched bullets for three reasons. 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. Id cut a large batch of patches in front of the tv. In that instance, the bullet can be patched with the front end of the patch extending just beyond the start of the ogive point cone because such bullets are normally seated deeply, with the front of the drivingband section jammed into the leade cone, which is.

It is a myth that paper patch bullets need to be pure lead. There is some question about whether the accuracy improvements result from the paper jackets or from the greater uniformity of shooting procedures by people with the patience to apply the patches. Corbin paper patch and blackpowder bullet swagingreloading. 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. Matted prints book gallery about the artist order information home. After hammering out the bullet, i tried moistening the bullets with felix lube, and sizing was easy after that. Corbin paper patchblackpower bullet tools corbin swaging. Why did they paper patch bullets in the movie shooter. This for you old or ancient guys paper patched bullets.

Accurate bpcr paper patch bullets mississippi gun owners. Winchester metal patched 110 grain super speed bullets for 30 w. This is a full 2 piece box of 20 rounds of winchester. I also did some hunting rifle paper patching very successfully with my 358 win see other 35 cal thread. The original paper patched bullets used a projectile that was smooth. You just wrap the bullet in teflon tape, and run it through a sizer to set it. Most shooters, given quality ppbs and proper loading techniques. It has been my experience, however, that most of the cussin has been from folks with little or no personal experience with ppbs. One of the earlier attempts, which is still popular today with muzzle loaders and users of black. This one shot great from the get go with paper patched bullets. Reloading 577450 paper patched martinihenry round duration. Ive used 1885s, sharps, flintlock with round ball, and the ballard which has killed more than any of them. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load data. In the final chapter, he gives a quick summary of what works.

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. The art of paper patching, 30 06 series introduction duration. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load. Ppbs work equally well with black or smokeless powder. I started patching a 309 cast bullet sized down to 308 and then patching back up to 312. The bullets im actually interested in paper patching would be for the. This series will dive into some keep facts in getting a paper patch boolit to shoot. Out of print loading and shooting traditional scheutzen rifles a beginners guide. Photo at far right shows the wrapped paper patched whitworth bullet. Never tried breech seating chase patches in the ballard because the throat is not tapered. New paper patch approach by ed wosika linkedin slideshare. Working with lubricated bullets is messy in my experience.

Mainly, i am trying to get a short range round, that doesnt lead the barrel. If youre a diehard paperpatched bullet shooter, youre undoubtedly familiar with paul matthews. The excess paper at the bottom is then twisted tight against the bottom of the bullet. Im aware that many molds are available to cast bullets for paperpatching. The art of paper patching, how to make your paper patched. For those who are interested in full power with cast bullets in such calibers as. The paper patch bullet is a lot more like regular lead soft the bullet maker stated it will flatten out like a half dollar when it starts to travel into the animal etc. We also have some designs that create hollow point or hollow base lead bullets or are used for paper patch or powder coating. Myself, i prefer paper patched bullets for three reasons. A very general rule of thumb has it that patched dead soft lead can reach 2,000 fps before things go sideways. These molds are designed to fit lee six cavity handles. Photo at far right shows the wrapped paperpatched whitworth bullet. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little more powder before reaching maximum pressure.

Sizing paperpatched bullets for smokeless powder load. This is the very first loading of this round with commercial sport. I think i recall him writing that paper patched cartridges do not feed efficiently from tubular. Wrapping and sizing paper patched bullets for muzzleloaders duration. The golden age of the american schuetzenfest a history and study of the marksmans art. Paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. Perhaps this helps a little to get ya started, paper patch bullets are really cool to load and shoot just time consuming. I melt bees wax and add olive oil until its just about as soft as bar soap when cool. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. As velocity increased and rifling was introduced a problem of lead remaining in the bore was of concern. Would be of interest to research this,not only would make it easier but teflon tape is verry slippery. The other rifle a cavalry carbine barrelled 1896 mle must have seen many cordite mkvii rounds but it does still have a shadow of rifling in its now.

Unfortunately hunting season is only 9 days here so i. Paper patch boolits offer great advantages for us casters. What is a good make of mould, prefer to get a custom built are adjustable moulds any good. On half the bullets, i installed a gas check, while the other half did without. I prefer to use paper patched bullets simply because they are easier to handle. Then the bullet is rolled in the paper, as tight as possible, to the left. Mar 06, 2014 wrapping and sizing paper patched bullets for muzzleloaders duration. Oct 14, 2016 paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. Ive shot chase patches in my muzzle loaders and my 4050 ballard.

Questions how much smaller than the bore does the mould have to be. Unfortunately hunting season is only 9 days here so i havent been able to test these babies on game. How in the world would one go about preparing such ammunition today. Have a sharps in 4090sbn that i would like to start paper patch loading. 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. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper patch bullets. The art of paper patching, 3006 series introduction youtube.

Unless you are going to swage them from lead wire, pure lead is a pain to cast. I cant say that ive ever failed for the equipment ive chosen. 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. Here are the benefits of shooting paper patched bullets in your inline. Harrison and the staff at the american rifleman worked with paperpatched bullets in the. I shoot paper patched cast with black powder in 444 marlin and 454 casull 20 single shot rifle and smokeless 30 30 in a 336 marlin and 30 40 in an 1896 krag spotter. Our hard alloy combined with the most efficient bullet lube available enhances accuracy and minimizes barrel fouling. And i use a tapered bullet that i find not as accurate as the straight wall bullet that measures patched. Jun 12, 2009 1903a3 rifle 1,000 yards 12inch target w paper patched castlead bullets. Its possible to push a patched bullet faster than a jacketed bullet given the same weight and cartridge. Nov 19, 2014 in that instance, the bullet can be patched with the front end of the patch extending just beyond the start of the ogive point cone because such bullets are normally seated deeply, with the front of the drivingband section jammed into the leade cone, which is often located just ahead of the case mouth.

Marlin 3030s like oversize cast bullets so you are in luck. Paper patches can be used to make slightly undersized bullets fit a gun with. Here are the benefits of shooting paperpatched bullets in your inline. And even paper patched some bullets for my 375 hh improved to shoot deer with. Ive had good success with these bullets and am very impressed with the whelens capabilities using paper patched bullets. Or, print your order after entering your address, attach your check or money order, and send it by mail. Note how the upper point of that angle cut is the last to be rolled. This is a pre smokelss powder military cartridge a neat thing about this round is that it was one of the first military cartridges to incorporate a bottleneck, an early attempt to increase velocity with black powder. Paperpatched bullets were merely the forerunners of modern jacketed bullets. Best accuracy is usually accomplished with a much closer.

In his march 1977 article paper patched bullets come of age, harrison provides a few rules for the shooter using a. Nei lee rcbs saeco and lyman ideal, are companies im familiar with to whatever degree. Cast bullet moulds hand cast lead projectiles with brass molds. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little. In the 1870s, paper patch bullets were available from sharps as hard as 1. The original loading consisted of a 360 grain paper patched slug driven by about 70 grains of blackpowder. I lube them with the lube i make for grooved bullets, although many types will work. Making fullvelocity, soft cast lead, paper patched bullets. Bullet diameter for 4570 paper patched cartridge shiloh. Enter your name, address, and billing information for prompt shipment. Chase patches have been more accurate than wrapped paper patched bullets for me. Select thumbnail image for larger view and details.

Next i had mountain molds make a 280 grain mold in. Paper patched bullet discussion graybeard outdoors. Grease groove bullets have been the most accurate type so far. 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. Im hoping for a good amount of you folks who have dedicated your time to help the new folks to the paper patched bullet. Im aware that many molds are available to cast bullets for paper patching. The paper i used was plain old letter writing paper. Nra on cast bullets new zealand handloaders association.

I found some really thin paper is the paper that shirts come wrapped in, very similar or perhaps even is tissue paper. A small number of dedicated target shooters still load paper patched bullets at velocities up to about 2,000 feet per second 610 ms. I also made a patching jig so that the paper on the bullets were all the same. Years ago i did some of that paper patching for a 30 06 spfld according to the harris developments. Paper patching actually wears a bore less than jacketed bullets. Sizing paperpatched bullets for smokeless powder load data.

Alternatively, look into using teflon tape instead of paper. I just ordered a of those postell bullets from a company out west. 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. We go over a few more basics in our paper patching discussion. They carry easy and shoot well and make a big boom that echos across the prairies. Want to take the next step up the ladder of bullet casting. However, in the movie, they mention the fact that the bullett match was metallurgical, not ballistic, using the signature straitions of a barrell. Paper patch bullets were used in the 1800s for target shooting and hunting and are still being used today. Much discussion and cussin have been laid at their doorstep. The art of paper patching, 3006 series introduction duration. Harrison published his findings in the american rifleman and the nras compilation tome.

I am trying to make a plinking load in the win94 3030 using the lee 93gr cast bullets that i had made. Great book too for a wealth of info on cast lead bullets. 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. Paper patched bullets were merely the forerunners of modern jacketed bullets. In the final chapter, he gives a quick summary of what works best for him with what he calls a practical paper. I shoot paper patched cast with black powder in 444 marlin and 454 casull 20 single shot rifle and smokeless 3030 in a 336 marlin and 3040 in an 1896 krag spotter.