The megamite is especially useful for large bore calibers from. If it slips in with a slight resistance, its the right size. Paper patch bullets were once the most popular type of bullets in the 1800s. Then the bullet is rolled in the paper, as tight as possible, to the left. The practical paper patch bullet is another book of his and it was replaced by the paper jacket. The paper jacket is a excellent book, and paper patching is a great skill to learn. With a slightly tongueincheek writing style, i demystify the paper patching enigma with a simple, stepbystep approach to reloading using offtheself components for shooting todays.
Enter your name, address, and billing information for prompt shipment. A cast bullet is made by allowing molten metal to solidify in a mold. Grease groove bullets have been the most accurate type so far. Unfortunately, paper patched cartridges are a bit delicate and can not just be thrown into a guys pocket. Lube grooved bullet on left paper patched without the paper on the right. Paul matthewss first printing of his book was titled. Later i was looking through the cb book on yahoo that joeb33050 is putting together and noticed an article in 4. Lots of advantages, especially compared to grease groove bullets. May 17, 2016 the historical concept of paper patching can, i am certain, be found on the interwebs someplace. Then, rub the paper down with a good patch lube such as precision lube 2000, from muzzleloader originals. Using black powder is now big deal, i have it, know how to use it, and know it works fine with paper patched bullets, but can i use. Nei lee rcbs saeco and lyman ideal, are companies im familiar with to whatever degree.
A beginners guide to loading and shooting paper patched bullets for early black powder cartridge rifles. Mar, 2018 the art of paper patching, how to make your paper patched boolits 3006 series eagle eye shooting. Youll only need enough lube to cover the paper patch. Why did they paper patch bullets in the movie shooter. Look for your answers in our forum and in our bimonthly publication the fouling shot.
Our deer here dont require a 405 grain bullet at 1900 fps, just good bullet placement. The art of paper patching, how to make your paper patched boolits 3006 series eagle eye shooting. The best book to date on producing and shooting the paper patch bullet and a great reference source for the beginner or seasoned rifleman. Jun 16, 2017 paper patching your inline muzzleloader june 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. Mar 22, 2015 ive listed two fantastic books on the subject and a few internet forums that you can research to understand better the whole idea. The most authoritative work on paper patched bullets. Matthews and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have never noticed anything that was chase patching.
Paper patched bullets were used civilians and armed forces all over the world. Patching with teflon tape was reading an article about paper patched bullets when i stumbled on an article about useing teflon tape instead. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little more powder before reaching maximum pressure. 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. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little. This squeezing did have a small but perceptible positive effect on bullet quality. I made an adjustable bullet mold to cast bullets for paper patching. 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. Gentlemen would you please take your paper patching expierience and give some advice in our newest forum in the lodge, paper patching. Most commercial bullet manufacturers use swaging in preference to casting, but bullet casting remains popular with handloaders. Im about to embark on a project to work up hunting and target loads for my nephews shiloh sharps chambered in 4570. Assra forum paper patched bullets smooth or grooved. Paper thickness on a chase patch would almost certainly be thicker than on the conventional 2wrap. I have an old 4570 rolling block that the throat was shot out when i got it so i had it reamed to 4590 sharps and it has a.
The 118 pages are prolifically illustrated, spiral bound and in soft cover. Paper patch bullet d reamer and shop made casting mold. I have some heavy bullets for the 45 lc and for my 45 win mag. In the articles books i have read, the author always says you need a smooth bullet to do paper patching. I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on the bullet.
Im guessing, based on load books, that the load was around 1200 fps, not fast enough to justify the patch. Paper patched bullets can achieve velocities and trajectories rivaling those of metal patched copper jacketed bullets. This has the patch not stuck on the bullet, but just wrapped on one layer thick. Engraving bullets at the muzzle and pushing them back down onto the false cartridge, muzzleloader style. A how to book on duplicating the loads used by the buffalo runners in the 1870s. The current resurgence of singleshot and blackpowder rifles creates a need for uptodate and accurate information about paper patched bullets. 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. Plus i have some 458 jacketed bullets that were swaged down to 451. Ppbs were easy to make by the frontiersman, requiring nothing but a skillet, pig lead, patching paper and a mould. Im aware that many molds are available to cast bullets for paperpatching. Oct 14, 2016 paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets.
Paper patches can be used to make slightly undersized bullets fit a gun with. Paper patch bullets were used in the 1800s for target shooting and hunting and are still being used today. The author discusses selecting papers, bullets, sizing, lubricants, and loading techniques. This for you old or ancient guys paper patched bullets. A paper patch bullet will do anything a grease groove bullet can do, and then some.
Essential reading for the sharps or rolling block shooter. The art of paper patching, how to make your paper patched. Paper patching grooved bullets paul matthews hdldr 1990 bullet making annual paper patch blts. Test loads note the waterproofed patches on bullets at left. Im hoping for a good amount of you folks who have dedicated your time to help the new folks to the paper patched bullet. 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. North american muzzleloader hunting shares a couple of ways to patch lead bullets and the papers that works best. Paper patching actually wears a bore less than jacketed bullets.
Matthews books to assist me, but never even thought of paperpatching back then. Casting, patching and loading their paper patch bullets in the hunting field. Next i had mountain molds make a 280 grain mold in. It allows for higher velocities with softer lead bullets. The paper is laid on a flat surface, and the bullet is positioned on the right side of the paper, with the bullet down just enough for the upper edge of the paper to be above the upper grease groove. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in the bore. For sure what dan was shooting at raton was not a chase patch. I do use paperpatching for my muzzleloaders with great success so now want to look at it for cartridge as well.
Loomer, on the methods and successes in developing a paper patch bullet and load. During my brief and wildly unsuccessful paper patching frustrationaganza, i tried the chase method. We rely on a quality products, delivery and value for our customers. Wrapping and sizing paper patched bullets for muzzleloaders duration. Buffalo hunters used this type of bullet to hunt millions of buffalos. Or, print your order after entering your address, attach your check or money order, and send it by mail. This article is about using your lathe and milling machine to make a. However, in the movie, they mention the fact that the bullett match was metallurgical, not ballistic, using the signature straitions of a barrell.
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. Unfortunately, paper patched cartridges are a bit delicate and. Many of his books are out of print but i have contacted wolf publishing and they will print again but do not know when. Have to use extra thick paper to bring up to bore dia. 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. Sizing paperpatched bullets for smokeless powder load. Paper patched bullets ppb are probably the most controversial of all lead bullet styles. I know this wont always be true and that all guns vary. Wind drift and deceleration of the cast bullet at blackpowder velocities by paul a. This book presents todays most thorough, fully illustrated source of information for those who enjoy a taste of the past. Although the high road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, the high road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. This article is about using your lathe and milling machine to make a mold to cast bullets suitable for paper patching. Paul matthews hdldr 1990 bullet making annual pure lead bullets at 1945 fps.
Id get some books on harry pope and see how he made his shoot i know part of it, and its worse than paper patching bullets. I was interested in using paper patched bullets for some. Most cast bullets are made of lead alloyed with tin and antimony. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. Its possible to push a patched bullet faster than a jacketed bullet given the same weight and cartridge. I found new accuracy and satisfaction when i made that decision. Ive listed two fantastic books on the subject and a few internet forums that you can research to understand better the whole idea. 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 beginners guide for learning to load and shoot paper patched bullets by randolph s. I do explain when asked that paper patching is not any different from copper jacketing a bullet. As a ammunition manufacture, we load over 400 calibers. Unfortunately hunting season is only 9 days here so i.
Merchandise books paper patched bullets by orville c. So, i thought i would give a quick explanation on the concept and then show my process. Ppbs work equally well with black or 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. Top long range muzzleloading targt shooters of the mid 1800s commonly relied on paperpatched conical bullets. However, when the jarmann rifle was adopted in the early 1880s a paper patched bullet was introduced.
Ive had good success with these bullets and am very impressed with the whelens capabilities using paper patched bullets. My only criticism of it is that it is a book that will be used a lot initially by a novice paper patching shooter and, being a paperback, i would have liked it more durable. You will have to adjust the size of the bullet to be wrapped. Sizing paperpatched bullets for smokeless powder load data.
The paper jacket by paul matthews track of the wolf. Arguably the finest book on producing and shooting the paper patch bullet and a great reference source for the beginner or seasoned rifleman. I just ordered a perdesoli 1874 sharps snipe rifle. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load data. The book is intended for shooters experienced in reloading black powder cartridge rifles that are ready to try their hand at shooting paper patched bullets. Paul matthews hdldr 1990 bullet making annual paper patching the. I have been reading a lot on paper patching the 4570. This is a discussion on paper patching 4570 within the lever action forums, part of the gun forum category. Buffalo arms is closed on the following holidays so that our employees can spend time with their families.
Note how the upper point of that angle cut is the last to be rolled. Paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. Would be of interest to research this,not only would make it easier but teflon tape is verry slippery. Followed by the same questions about how the paper survives in the barrel.
If your interest lies in paper patch bullets or just bpcr shooting in general, this book needs to be in your library. Loading and shooting paper patched bullets by randolph s. There are actually a couple of different ways to paper patch a bullet. Chase patches have been more accurate than wrapped paper patched bullets for me. A beginners guide for learning to load and shoot paper patched bullets by randolph s wright. The newest pp method describrd uses lee case lube to wet and roll patches and a powder graphite rubbed on with a piece of chamois. At the end of paul matthewss book the paper jacket, he summarizes his findings on what makes a patched bullet perform and starts with the.
Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load. The one i chose, and which in the end proved the best for this rifles bore, was to simply cut two narrow strips of paper. New years day, memorial day, independence day, labor day, thanksgiving and the day after, christmas eve open until 12. 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. If youre a diehard paperpatched bullet shooter, youre undoubtedly familiar with paul matthews. If you use my paper patch lube, make sure that it is as soft as butter when you apply it.
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. A lot of people are curious about paper patching bullets. Paper patch bullet question i plan to try paper patching some hollow base lead bullets designed for the 4570 round and shooting them in my martini henry carbine. When the norwegian army started using metallic cartridges in 1867, a grease grooved bullet was used in the 12 mm remington rolling block ammunition. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper patch bullets.
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