Paper patched bullets the curio and relic firearms forum. However, i do load and shoot black powder bp charged paper patched bullets ppbs exclusively for my sharps falling block and. But there are so many more in 308, that i would love to be able to use them in a 310 bore rifle. The cup base is typically used for paper patched rifle bullets. Paper patch bullets were used in the 1800s for target shooting and hunting and are still being used today. How to slug your military surplus rifle to find correct bore diameter to be able to craft a load for your firearm. Photo at far right shows the wrapped paperpatched whitworth bullet. Click on any of the below links to see our selection of rifle bullets in that particular caliber. Personally, i would only paper patch a modern smokless rifle bullet as a last resort. 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. Youll only need enough lube to cover the paper patch. In the movie the shooter is paper patching really the answer to his question. I drive the patched bullets at about the same velocity as jacketed bullets in the. It takes some time and effort to get it figured out for a specific rifle, but the results are exemplary.
Strangely enough, the round was paper patched meaning that the bullet was surrounded by a piece of paper, much like the cotton patches placed around a musket ball. Can you paper patch a jacketed bullet and maintain accuracy. In his march 1977 article paper patched bullets come of age, harrison provides a few rules for the shooter using a. Ive checked this two ways, the slug and gage pin method and ive also purchased a v anvil micrometer and have gotten the same numbers with both methods. I also did some hunting rifle paper patching very successfully with my 358 win see other 35 cal thread.
Years ago i did some of that paper patching for a 3006 spfld according to the harris developments. 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. A variation on the paper patch bullet is the teflon taped bullet. The anser to this inquiry came from the pastas they often do. Little known fact pull a bullet from any of the steel cased russian stuff and measure then bullet.
The art of paper patching, how to make your paper patched. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper patch bullets. Pretty cool you take the time to load for it and shoot it. Years ago i read an article in one of the hollywood glossies about paper patching jacketed bullets.
The rifle takes its name from the designer of its action. And even paper patched some bullets for my 375 hh improved to shoot deer with. Most of the paper patching of bullet articles i have read seem to indicate that the bullet should be of bore diam, rather than groove dia. You probably know that with paper patched bullets the actual measurement is not the whole story. 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. I felt that it was the perfect size combination for bore size paper patch bullets. Enter your name, address, and billing information for prompt shipment. Or, print your order after entering your address, attach your check or money order, and send it by mail. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load. In the movie the shooter is paper patching really the answer to his. Hit the target every time with the centerfire rifles from top brands like remington, thompsoncenter, tikka and more. This rifle had always liked a hard bullet alloy and linotype was the best. After testing a series of bullet diameters in four different rifles, two sweet. In straight shells with paperpatch to bore bullets, i normally use a 116 thick cork wad, but with the bottleneck shell, i found that two 18 cork wads filled the gap between the 80 gr of powder at shoulder height and bullet barely in the end of the.
Then the bullet is rolled in the paper, as tight as possible, to the left. This for you old or ancient guys paper patched bullets. The patched bullets are lubed with lee lube before being sized to. If it slips in with a slight resistance, its the right size. I have a bullet mould that is adequate for a start. In that case, i use paper patched bullets and enjoy them. Looking for parashooter and others to comment on my plan for paper patched 1889 bullets. This series will dive into some keep facts in getting a paper patch boolit to shoot. Thickness of the patch has to be manipulated using different weights and compositions of paper until everything works just right. Interestingly, some of the first jacketed bullets were marketed as metal patched bullets. Paper patched bullets a blast from the past sporting.
Paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. Civilian manufacturers also produce similar cartridge cases with boxer large rifle primers for easier reloading. For the record, this is not my video or gun or cartridge load. Note how the upper point of that angle cut is the last to be rolled. As you are well aware if you size too much the patch will be loose on the bullet. Paper patched bullets a blast from the past sporting shooters. The excess paper at the bottom is then twisted tight against the bottom of the bullet. Where can i get good reliable information on how to paper patch bullets and load them. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load data. 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. I get only a trace of leading with pure lead,which is bhn5. This expanding catalog contains designs that are already on file. I wondered about that issue myself, although i was not seeking recoil reduction but simple occupation of extra space in my. But it is designed around seating the bullets very far out of the case in single shots.
Every shooter and every rifle is different and results vary accordingly, but more often than not as good or better results can be had with paper patched bullets compared to grease groove bullets. The forums at enjoying fine old rifles and good friends one shot at a time. I had hoped to use very soft lead so that i would get some expansion with the. As new designs are ordered, they are numbered and added here. So many cant seem to follow what works and fail, then blame paper patched bullets. From a military perspective, the paper patched bullets were not that popular in the usa, but they were extensively used among civilians. Now a black powder cartridge rifle is a horse of a different color.
Paper patch boolits offer great advantages for us casters. This video will show the basic 2 wrap patch boolit. The art of paper patching, 3006 series introduction youtube. Paper patched bullets were especially popular in europe, and was used in, for example, the british martinihenry rifle and mausers infanteriegewehr mod. Huge variety of bolt action, ar and service rifle calibers available. Those bullets didnt shoot well and i gave up on bore size bullets. This catalog is a record of molds ive made, and posted for reference. These were recently recovered from a victorian military rifle range. Test loads note the waterproofed patches on bullets at left. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in the bore.
Better accuracy and higher velocities are achievable. You may choose from these designs, use one of these as a basis and specify modifications, or submit a completely custom drawing either electronically or by regular mail. Ive paper patched in singleshots and shotguns, but not lever rifles yet. 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. It is a truism that if you own a 308 winchester and your rifle will not shoot a 168 grain sierra match, in front of 40. Krieger barrels manufactures custom, singlepoint cutrifled barrels for bolt action, ar15, ar10, m1. Diy budget fclass elr custom rifle mossberg 100atr. Whitworth block for paper patched bullets show all the details. I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on the bullet.
Best accuracy is usually accomplished with a much closer fit, tailored to a particular firearm. The bullets im actually interested in paperpatching would be for the. Harrison and the staff at the american rifleman worked with paperpatched bullets in the. Montana precision swaging paper patch template 45 cal. We describe another method to economically and simply custom fit the bullet to your rifle bore to make your military surplus rifle shoot. You might as well fire a bullet from the first gun, then collect it and use it to make a sabot. More shooters are learning how to do it correctly each year. Its funny there is only 1 view on this post, since ive only seen a handful of references for paper patched bullets in this cartridge, but i guess there probably isnt that much interest in this old reloading art so oh well. We describe another method to economically and simply custom fit the bullet to your rifle bore to make your military surplus rifle shoot accurately. For hunting,the softest buloet that doesnt foul the bore is best. Dont be concerned about the potential accuracy of paper patched bullets. Paper patches can be used to make slightly undersized bullets fit a gun with.
Montana precision swaging paper patch templates help produce paper patches that are uniform in size for greater accuracy and easier reloads. Lay the bullet on a wood board and roll with a new mill bastard file to knurl the surface and the patch will hold. Found a boolit combo to work and give surprising results. Years ago when i was young, an old friend of mine paper patched his high powered rifle lead bullets and shot them at jacketed velocities. Discussion in rifle country started by tuj, aug 15, 20. I then wrap twice with computer paper in a cigaretter roller wet and let dry overnight. They are no worse for accuracy than any of the steel cased russian stuff. In the late1800s rifle shooting was a popular public sport with thousands turning up to watch important matches.
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