Reloading paper patch bullets

This expanding catalog contains designs that are already on file. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper patch bullets. My hunting loads using swaged paper patch bullets are as follows. Paper patching adds a new dimension to inline muzzleloaders. Reloading paper patched bullets with the accuracy potential of cast. I used sticky printer labels to patch the bullets up to approximately. Two wraps will increase the diameter of the paper patch bullet about 6 thou depending on method of wrapping. May 17, 2016 you can clearly see the paper patch leaves the barrel intact around the bullet at 00. 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.

The paper patch bullets seemed to do as well as the. Got paper and a patch shape design for cutting proper patches from buffalo arms. I had a flyer or two outta 20 rounds but it could have been my shooting. Straightsided paper patch bullets are an alloy with brinnell hardness of approximately 7. Bulk reloading projectiles with quantity discounts. 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. Reloading and shooting supplies midsouth shooters supply. 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. Reloading components handgun and rifle reloading bullets for sale online.

If you use my paper patch lube, make sure that it is as soft as butter when you apply it. I was able to hit milk jugs at 70 yards pretty well. Paper patched bullets, swaged vs cast shiloh rifle forums. Much discussion and cussin have been laid at their doorstep. You can also watch as the paper patch comes off the bullet between the muzzle at 00. This video will show the basic 2 wrap patch boolit. We rely on a quality products, delivery and value for our customers. Loading paper patched bullets paper patched bullets ppb are probably the most controversial of all lead bullet styles. My paper patch hunting and long range paper patch loads for reference only. Hunting with paper patch bullets in sharps 45120 aka 45110. As new designs are ordered, they are numbered and added here.

If youre a diehard paperpatched bullet shooter, youre undoubtedly familiar with paul matthews. Hunting with paper patch bullets in sharps 45120 aka 45110 by tom ball. 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 shell mouth, and didnt seem to interfere with the bullet obturation at all. Smokeless paper patching if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. 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. It is important to patch the paper around the entire bearing surface. We offer the finest quality hard cast lead bullets for reloading. A beginners guide for learning to load and shoot paper patched bullets by randolph s. Test loads note the waterproofed patches on bullets at left. When the paper dries it shrinks tight to the bullet. Although one of the biggest benefits of a paper patch is its ability to accurately throw bubblegumsoft lead at velocities upwards of 2,000 fps, the same basic parameters of fit and hardness that govern conventional cast bullet accuracy must also be considered when using patched bullets. I tried sizing the patched bullets, tore the paper off every time.

A paper patch bullet will do anything a grease groove bullet can do, and then some. Youll only need enough lube to cover the paper patch. As a ammunition manufacture, we load over 400 calibers. 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. 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. Id cut a large batch of patches in front of the tv. Montana precision swaging cast bullets 43 cal 439 diameter.

I lube the inside of the case neck with a qtip dipped in bore butter, i havent torn a patch seating the bullets since. Our hard cast bullets and polymer coated bullets are manufactured from premium grade alloy, complemented with a high quality lube or polymer finish resulting in exceptional accuracy. Twist the end of the paper into the recess at the base of the bullet and youre done. Got a ton of advice off of the black powder cartridge forum on cast bullets. Oct 14, 2016 paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. The art of paper patching, how to make your paper patched. Whether its cowboy action shooting, blackpowder cartridge reloading or just plinking at the range, montana precision swaging has a bullet to fit your needs.

If it slips in with a slight resistance, its the right size. A beginners guide to loading and shooting paper patched bullets for early black powder cartridge rifles. Reloading bullets jacketed, plated and lead bullets bulk. I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on the bullet. Top long range muzzleloading targt shooters of the mid 1800s commonly relied on paper patched conical bullets.

Reloading 577450 paper patched martinihenry round duration. Found a 40 cal and a 45 cal paper patch moulds on auction arms. I wet the paper with water, roll them, then let dry. Lots of advantages, especially compared to grease groove bullets. It has been my experience, however, that most of the cussin has been from folks with little or no personal experience with ppbs. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load data. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load. I just ordered a perdesoli 1874 sharps snipe rifle. Paper patch bullets were used in the 1800s for target shooting and hunting and are still being used today. 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.

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. This paper patch bullet paper is imported from america and measures 8 12x11. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. Taper paper patch bullets are pure lead not an alloy.

Titan reloading offers rifle and pistol bullets in many popular calibers like accura, acme, jacketed and clearance bullets. I also made a patching jig so that the paper on the bullets were all the same. You load the ammunition approximately the same way as you load black. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in the bore. Proudly serving our customers for over 40 years, midsouth shooters can supply you with your pistol and rifle ammunition, as well as all of your shooting and reloading supplies. This is a discussion on paper patching 4570 within the lever action forums, part of the gun forum category. Sizing paperpatched bullets for smokeless powder load data. The patch is carefully wrapped around the bearing surface of the bullet. Brownells is your source for bullets, reloading at brownells parts and accessories. Nei lee rcbs saeco and lyman ideal, are companies im familiar with to whatever degree. You can clearly see the paper patch leaves the barrel intact around the bullet at 00.