These include bullet lubrication, waterproofing the patch as well as how to load a paper patched bullet. Twist the end of the paper into the recess at the base of the bullet and youre done. Loading with correct 3855 winchester cases 3855 rifle by m. However, i do load and shoot black powder bp charged paper patched bullets ppbs exclusively for my sharps falling block and. Paper patched bullets a blast from the past sporting shooters. The patch is carefully wrapped around the bearing surface of the bullet. 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. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. Of course for firing paper patch, you want to load on clean or wipe between shots.
Like the cloth or paper patches used in muzzleloading firearms, the paper patch fell off soon after the bullet left the bore. Sport, sporting goods and toys industry lubricants lubrication and lubricants software patches. To expand on the history of paper patch bullet shooting just a bit, in the mid1870s, international teams competed in the creedmoor matches, probably the most famous longdistance shooting events up to that time. For the record, this is not my video or gun or cartridge load. In fact i may be the only one in the world shooting paper patched bullets from a.
Add black powder or pyrodex to the open end of the tube. After that its just learning to patch the bullets well, pretty simple, and to load paper patched bullets. This cartridge was designed by the mauser brothers for their first successful rifle, the single shot model 1871. Test loads note the waterproofed patches on bullets at left. The baco confetti had large chunks of paper even though the patch used was short by. The 45lcs heavier bullets would be good to patch up to be shot in a 4570 or even in a 45lc. A beginners guide to loading and shooting paper patched bullets for early black powder cartridge rifles. Followed by the same questions about how the paper survives in the barrel. Out of print loading and shooting traditional scheutzen rifles a beginners guide. 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. After testing a series of bullet diameters in four different rifles, two sweet spots were identified. I addition to the usual remedies you use when loading black powder cartridge ammunition with grease. Lube grooved bullet on left paper patched without the paper on the right.
Loading paper patched bullets montana bullet works. When shooting paper patched bullets, the lube largely prepares the guns bore by softening the black powder fouling for the next shot. 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. This article is intended for shooters who are currently loading lubed bullets with either black powder. Breechloading rifles using brass cartridge cases were invented, with target shooters at first loading by seating a bullet into the rifling like world. I have a 3 groove bullet that i would be using this on. 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. Buffalo arms is closed on the following holidays so that our employees can spend time with their families. As new designs are ordered, they are numbered and added here. Loading the bullet grooves with grease is not needed with paper patches.
Top long range muzzleloading targt shooters of the mid 1800s commonly relied on paper patched conical bullets. North american muzzleloader hunting shares a couple of ways to patch lead bullets and the papers that works best. Loading with correct 3855 winchester cases 3855 rifle. Is paper patching real for making bullets untraceable. Nei lee rcbs saeco and lyman ideal, are companies im familiar with to whatever degree. Three hardened dowel pins provide positive alignment in both vertical and horizontal planes. Using a two stage sizing process to create cheap bullets to keep you shooting. Pedersoli offers professional bullet moulds accessories for sale. When wrapped in two layers of thin cotton paper, this produced a final size. Bullet size and paper size to add up to the right diameter.
Id cut a large batch of patches in front of the tv. Any input, positive negative neutral would be much appreciated. 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. Much discussion and cussin have been laid at their doorstep. Hunting with paper patch bullets in sharps 45120 aka 45110 by tom ball. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load data. We rely on a quality products, delivery and value for our customers. Paper patches can be used to make slightly undersized bullets fit a gun with. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper patch bullets.
I also made a patching jig so that the paper on the bullets were all the same. Buffalo arms shooting suppliesover 12,000 shooting. 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. New lube for black powder rifles american shooting journal. That last part is so simple i just dont understand the effort by so many to make it into some sort of voodoo magic or rocket science. It has been my experience, however, that most of the cussin has been from folks with little or no personal experience with ppbs. If you reserve paper patched bullets for hunting and sighting in, they will have no effect on your. How i paper patch my 490 grain pure lead bullets for my 1887 martini henry rifle. 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.
For a more traditional cartridge, tie a silk thread around the paper cartridge to compress the paper into the lube grooves on the bullet. If it slips in with a slight resistance, its the right size. Hunting with paper patch bullets in sharps 45120 aka 45110. I make and use paper patched bullets for elk hunting and target shooting. Paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in the bore. My 21year old son eric and i drew cow elk tags as our second choice in our favorite hunt unit in the bighorn basin of wyoming. Lots of advantages, especially compared to grease groove bullets. Havent tried paper patched muzzle loading bullets, other than a cross patch in a friends bench gun. If you have experience ill listen in rapt attention. Would paper patching reduce leading in s rifled barrel. That one is fun, but at 22 pounds, hardly field friendly. 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.
I can safely patch a cast bullet, but i would have some concerns of loosing a patch in the barrel of of a copper jacketed bullet. The 3855 winchester center fire wcf is a unique example among metallic cartridges through almost 125 years of production, until quite recently, 3855 cases had evidently never been made correctly for use with conventional bullets. That last part is so simple i just dont understand the effort by so many to make it. Hunting with paper patch bullets in sharps 45120 aka 45. Paper patch bullets were used in the 1800s for target shooting and hunting and are still being used today. He then covers a few topics which jacketed bullet shooters may find quite esoteric. Paper patched bullets ppb are probably the most controversial of all lead bullet styles. Loading and shooting schetzen rifles shooters record book. As a ammunition manufacture, we load over 400 calibers. Where is a good place to get the mold and paper that i will need. Im aware that many molds are available to cast bullets for paper patching.
Since it was quite calm, the smoky confetti showers were quite evident. Theres not a whole lot of folks shooting paper patched bullets so its difficult to compare notes with someone else. If you get a mold with a flat base conical, as long as its a. If found they will all be used the same as if the rifling in your gun was matched to the bullet in the body. 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. How do you determin which is the correct diameter for the bullet to be before paper patching. Cast the bullets of hardness according to the load for full loads, bhn 1620, or slightly softer than. Mould blocks are made from durabar 654512 extruded fine grain ductile iron.
The booked is wrapped up by two chapters delving into the theory underlying paper. Loading and shooting paper patched bullets a beginners guide. One of the issues involved with paper patching is the bullet needs to fit the bore nearly perfectly for best results. So, i thought i would give a quick explanation on the concept and then show my process. This expanding catalog contains designs that are already on file. A lot of people are curious about paper patching bullets. 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. The paper patch is moistened slightly with water to make it more pliable and slightly sticky. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load. Im thinking about trying paper patched bullets in a pedersoli john bodine 4570. Is paper patching a fair replacement for lube in a black powder rifle for conicals. Does anybody know anything about paper patched bullets for 4570.
A paper patch bullet will do anything a grease groove bullet can do, and then some. You should end up with a patched bullet that fits your rifle as it should. Paper patch bullet d reamer and shop made casting mold. The original loading consisted of a 360 grain paper patched slug.