Paperpatched bullets were merely the forerunners of modern jacketed bullets. On half the bullets, i installed a gas check, while the other half did without. 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. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. How to make an automatic paper revolver that shoots 6. This bullet, for patching with paper, is cast in the cylindrical mould. Chase patches have been more accurate than wrapped paper patched bullets for me. If you use my paper patch lube, make sure that it is as soft as butter when you apply it. Holding up a metal cup, he explained that the bullet had shot straight through. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load. Demystify the paper patch enigma with a simple stepbystep approach to reloading using off the shelf components. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper patch bullets. Call of duty streamer accidentally fires gun onair, lands twitch ban.
Bullet diameter for 4570 paper patched cartridge shiloh. To make bullets having a smooth ogive no fouling scraper shoul. May 17, 2016 myself, i prefer paper patched bullets for three reasons. Thanks to another release by eras gone bullet molds, we are adding some new pistol bullets to the lineup. Paper patches can be used to make slightly undersized bullets fit a gun with. For the record, this is not my video or gun or cartridge load. Carl riemer, whos best known for his call of duty trickshots, was midway. Out of print loading and shooting traditional scheutzen rifles a beginners guide. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little.
Sport, sporting goods and toys industry lubricants lubrication and lubricants software patches. After having an interest for a long time, i finally decided to make a very small investment and experiment with paper patched bullets. Paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. 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. Test loads note the waterproofed patches on bullets at left. Id cut a large batch of patches in front of the tv. Only 215,500 carl rifles were manufactured in russia, because a short time later. Jun 12, 2009 1903a3 rifle 1,000 yards 12inch target w paper patched castlead bullets.
All you need is paper,cardboard, rubber bands and glue. What started as a small dream has become a multimillion dollar international business selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. Paper patch bullets were used in the 1800s for target shooting and hunting and are still being used today. Why did they paper patch bullets in the movie shooter. Paper patching actually wears a bore less than jacketed bullets.
Instead of cutting molds of increasing diameters, one oversized mold was used in each caliber and the bullets were downsized with simple pushthrough bushings. However, in the movie, they mention the fact that the bullett match was metallurgical, not ballistic, using the signature straitions of a barrell. Feb 12, 2017 learn how to make an automatic paper revolver that shoots 6 bullets using a trigger. 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. 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. Paper patched bullets were especially popular in europe, and was used in, for example, the british martinihenry rifle and mausers infanteriegewehr mod.
This partial 29 rounds box contains round nose bullets in brass cases with. A needle gun or needle rifle for varieties with rifling is a firearm that has a needlelike firing pin, which can pass through the paper cartridge case to strike a percussion cap at the bullet base. How in the world would one go about preparing such ammunition today. When you have a clean rag and time to wipe your hands between shots they work fine. Grease groove bullets have been the most accurate type so far. The golden age of the american schuetzenfest a history and study of the marksmans art. This interesting article features commercial paper patch bullets from mr. This for you old or ancient guys paper patched bullets gun. This mold comes in original box with factory waxed paper.
I lube them with the lube i make for grooved bullets, although many types will work. When they were made commercially this was done by hand, usually involving female fingers. Youll only need enough lube to cover the paper patch. I made up some wrapped in tracing paper, and some with adhesive labels. Reloading 50 rounds of 45 acp on a single stage press duration. 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. And i use a tapered bullet that i find not as accurate as the straight wall bullet that measures patched. A needle gun is a firearm that has a needlelike firing pin, which can pass through the paper cartridge case to strike a percussion cap at the bullet base. A paper cartridge is one of various types of small arms ammunition used before the advent of the metallic cartridge. Ive shot chase patches in my muzzle loaders and my 4050 ballard. 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. I prefer to use paper patched bullets simply because they are easier to handle. Nov 19, 2014 along that line, consider how nicely a heavy 45caliber singlediameter revolver cb could function as a ppcb core for a 45caliber rifle.
The norwegian army also used a paper patched bullet in the nagant revolver ammunition. Important information regarding paper patch bullet molds please read. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in the bore. Or, print your order after entering your address, attach your check or money order, and send it by mail. The first try was prompted by another posting here regarding steyr 8x56r carbines which turned out to have a groove diameter. The paper i used was plain old letter writing paper.
Cant imagine doing it with a jacketed bullet, but then again, i havent tried it. Weight variations can also be expected due to the same variations. Swaged paper patched bullets are both more precise and easier and faster to make than cast paper patch bullets, since one stroke completes the bullet at exact diameter, and there is no lead to melt if one uses lead wire. Working with lubricated bullets is messy in my experience. They dont appear to give much benefit over lubricated lead at revolver velocities. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. However, i do load and shoot black powder bp charged paper patched bullets ppbs exclusively for my sharps falling block and. Wright shoot em the way they were originally designed to be shot, with black powder and paper patch bullets. Along that line, consider how nicely a heavy 45caliber singlediameter revolver.
The first experimental needle gun was designed by jean samuel pauly, a swiss gunsmith in paris in 1808, in association with french gunsmith francois prelat, pauly created the first fully selfcontained cartridges. Im aware that many molds are available to cast bullets for paperpatching. This last pic is of a 100yd five shot group from a 224 cal rifle. Its possible to push a patched bullet faster than a jacketed bullet given the same weight and cartridge. Would be of interest to research this,not only would make it easier but teflon tape is verry slippery. This partial 29 rounds box contains round nose bullets in brass cases with no. I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on. After hammering out the bullet, i tried moistening the bullets with felix lube, and sizing was easy after that. Patching with teflon tape was reading an article about paper patched bullets when i stumbled on an article about useing teflon tape instead. Enter your name, address, and billing information for prompt shipment. The folks i know who paper patch use a sizer to get the diameter just right after wrapping. New paper patch approach by ed wosika linkedin slideshare.
Anyone with experience with paper patched bullets say for. Jason foster is running for senator but his teenage sister, whom he looks after, has fallen for jasons opponents stepson. Paper patched bullets are made by winding a piece of paper, usually twice, around a lead bullet. Loading and shooting paper patched bullets by randolph s. A beginners guide for learning to load and shoot paper patched bullets by randolph s. I also did it about 15yrs ago with a 1895 that had the microgroove rifling. Perry mason the case of the paper bullets tv episode. I am sure this would also apply to pp bullets in any rifle cartridge. Due to the variety of casting techniques, temperatures, alloys, etc. I just ordered a of those postell bullets from a company out west.
Im aware that many molds are available to cast bullets for paper patching. Matted prints book gallery about the artist order information home. This squeezing did have a small but perceptible positive effect on bullet quality and resultant accuracy. Paper patched bullets the curio and relic firearms forum. Followed by the same questions about how the paper survives in the barrel.
Here it changes the lubed bullet base was inserted into the barrel lubed paper and all effectively a paper patched bullet to the depth of the lube and flat side of the bullet. When the stepson is murdered, jasons wife is charged. The two most notable contributions here are the gc heavyweight swcs from lyman and rcbs. These are double wrap smooth sided paper patch bullets of either pure lead or 16 1 lead tin alloy. Do you size the neck of the case or crimp to help hold the bullet in place. Paper patched bullets a blast from the past sporting. Thing to consider also, is that the bullets in similar weight between 9mm and. Will this work with a hard jacket bullet or must i cast my own with virgin lead. This might be a good alternative for practice using bullets cast from wheel weights. 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. Jelly deals metabomb nintendo life push square rock, paper. We describe another method to economically and simply custom fit the bullet to your rifle bore to make your military surplus rifle shoot accurately. There is one fellow who shoots yds with his black powser 45 cal rifle and puts them all in the the black. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load data.
Diy paper revolver that shoots on 6 bullets in this video i show you how to make amazing revolver that shoots on 6 bullets. Learn how to make an automatic paper revolver that shoots 6 bullets using a trigger. Ive been using maxiballs lately, but i want to try paper patching hornady xtp. A diagram of a needlegun cartridge, showing the paper cartridge case, the. Here are the benefits of shooting paperpatched bullets in your inline. I also made a patching jig so that the paper on the bullets were all the same. Nei lee rcbs saeco and lyman ideal, are companies im familiar with to whatever degree. The best book to date on producing and shooting the paper patch bullet and a great reference source for the beginner or seasoned rifleman. This for you old or ancient guys paper patched bullets. Paper patching muzzle loader bullets alaska outdoors forums. We rely on a quality products, delivery and value for our customers. The book is thoroughly illustrated and details every step beginners need to load accurate paper patched ammunition from selecting the proper bullet diameter, through techniques on rolling patches, to range testing the first handloads. I recommend getting some of the hex wads to go under the bullets soaked in your favorite lube.
However, when the jarmann rifle was adopted in the early 1880s a paper patched bullet was introduced. Del phillips who runs the single shot shop, 16240 st. 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. These cartridges consisted of a paper cylinder or cone containing the bullet. Uses pedersoli bullet mold handles item number usa316. Oct 14, 2016 paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. Does anyone here paper patch muzzle loader bullets. Treated by soaking in a potassium nitrate solution.
Thanks to everyone i am now ready to try loading some pp in my 303 british, i am wondering do you guys resize your brass. The guy was right, you can size those paper patched bullets down. A lot of people are curious about paper patching bullets. Whitworth hexagonal paper patch cast bullet mold for the pedersoli whitworth.
Select thumbnail image for larger view and details. As a ammunition manufacture, we load over 400 calibers. However, the lead bullets i make for patching are designed to fit the diameter of the bore, not the groove, which means the paper patch is at least partly cut. If it slips in with a slight resistance, its the right size. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little more powder before reaching maximum pressure. Lube grooves add drag to a bullet, so for better long range bc the smooth sided, paper patched bullet is technically. This partial 29 rounds box contains round nose bullets in brass cases with no headstamps. With raymond burr, barbara hale, william hopper, ray collins. I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on the bullet. What i always heard from the benchrest shooters here we had a huge benchers scene, now totally gone was kroil worked well on just about all fouling, but it took a lot longer to shoot out than normal bore cleaners.
Diy paper revolver that shoots on 6 bullets youtube. Pistol and revolver ammunition does tridge, which gave a 220gr. Here are the benefits of shooting paper patched bullets in your inline. Never tried breech seating chase patches in the ballard because the throat is not tapered. Some cartridges, such as those for percussion revolvers, used nitrated paper. Perry mason the case of the paper bullets tv episode 1964. 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.
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