Paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. Not liking the cost of match grade bullets, i was kicking the idea around of paper patching a. 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. Ross seyfreid wrote an article about paper patching jacketed bullets many years ago. Ppbs work equally well with black or smokeless powder. Enter your name, address, and billing information for prompt shipment. Go to the search function at the top of the page, and type in paper patch and you should get close to 2300 references to paper patching. This series will dive into some keep facts in getting a paper patch boolit to shoot. The paper patch is moistened slightly with water to make it more pliable and slightly sticky. I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on. It helped the bullet to engage the rifling without the bullet touching the rifling. The proper term is applying a paper jacket to a bullet.
Both its gloss and silk coated surfaces provide an exceptional smoothness and high brightness that will make your digitally printed pieces stand out. Hunting, try the paper patch paul matthews hdldrdgst 1995 handloader digest 14th. His goal was to patch for odd caliber rifles where jacketed bullets were either not available any more or were really expensive mostly old. Buy shrink paper including 100 gauge center fold standard pvc shrink film 8 x 1500 dny10081500, 75 gauge center fold standard pvc shrink film 8 x 2000 dny7582000, 100 gauge center fold standard pvc shrink film 10 x 1500 dny100101500, 100 gauge center fold standard pvc shrink film 14 x 1500 dny100141500, brands. 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. The art of paper patching, 3006 series introduction youtube.
An image of a parcel where shredded paper has been recycled as packing material. Today i tried paper patching a 165 gr hollow point. Coated free sheet paper from china, indonesia, and korea. The most successful cast bullet designs have a round or flattened nose rather than a long, unsupported ogive. I am told that the old predecimal currency bank notes are perfect for paper patching. The most authoritative work on paper patched bullets. Just wondering, i think it would be pretty cool to recover. Now a black powder cartridge rifle is a horse of a different color.
Best 4 shredding paper in schofield barracks, hi with. Im aware that many molds are available to cast bullets for paperpatching. No sense in putting a paper jacket on an already jacketed bullet. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Be sure to take good notes, because there is a lot of information available. Its possible to push a patched bullet faster than a jacketed bullet given the same weight and cartridge.
A traditionalstyle, doublelayer, moistened, wrapontype and a singlelayer, adhesive label, stickon type were used headto head throughout all tests. Is paper patching real for making bullets untraceable. 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. If you use my paper patch lube, make sure that it is as soft as butter when you apply it. I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on the bullet.
One of the more interesting aspects of the article was the part about paper patching jacketed bullets to make them fit in a slightly larger bore, in this case he. Simplify high volume mailing with our kwiktak and presstick options by eliminating the need for wet sponges and licking so you can get your mail pieces out with greater efficiency. The paper jacket is a excellent book, and paper patching is a great skill to learn. One can find best papers for our american printing sizes large of the wideformat bond premium 36 pounds. Unfortunately, paper patched cartridges are a bit delicate and can not just be thrown into a guys pocket. Im aware that many molds are available to cast bullets for paper patching. Paper patching actually wears a bore less than jacketed bullets. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. Buffalo arms company sells over 12000 black powder cartridge rifles.
His goal was to patch for odd caliber rifles where jacketed bullets were either not available any more or were really expensive mostly old british big bore if memory serves. I understand, that paper being abrasive, can polish the bore pretty well. Want to take the next step up the ladder of bullet casting. A cast bullet is made by allowing molten metal to solidify in a mold.
Buffalo arms is closed on the following holidays so that our employees can spend time with their families. One of the more interesting aspects of the article was the part about paper patching jacketed bullets to make them fit in a slightly larger bore, in this case he patched 0. New years day, memorial day, independence day, labor day, thanksgiving and the day after, christmas eve open until 12. Everyday digital from mohawk is a family of reliable and economical coated papers specially made for digital presses. Jacketed bullets also functioned more reliably and are less likely to be deformed in the mechanical loading process of selfloading. Oct 14, 2016 paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. By paper patching this paper jacket would seem to isolate the bullet from the bore and prevent the transfer of these striations. Or, print your order after entering your address, attach your check or money order, and send it by mail. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little. I wouldnt have a problem with paper patching jacketed bullets, but i would rather paper patch soft lead bullets for hunting. Some types of bond paper may have a rag content ranging from 25 percent to 100 percent.
This helped to prevent leading and allowed higher velocities. Unfortunately, paper patched cartridges are a bit delicate and. Our beautiful inkjet bond high and dry premium first coated bond for professionals. Can you paper patch a jacketed bullet and maintain accuracy. Years ago i read an article in one of the hollywood glossies about paper patching jacketed bullets. Nei lee rcbs saeco and lyman ideal, are companies im familiar with to whatever degree. If backordered, your order will be shipped within 30 days. I had a copy but lent it out and it never came back. What is a good make of mould, prefer to get a custom built are adjustable moulds any good. Paper patch bullets were used in the 1800s for target shooting and hunting and are still being used today. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little more powder before reaching maximum pressure. Coated free sheet paper from china, indonesia, and korea determinations on the basis of the record1 developed in the subject investigations, the united states international trade commission commission determines, pursuant to sections 705b and 735b of the tariff act of. Test loads note the waterproofed patches on bullets at left.
Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load data. In that case, i use paper patched bullets and enjoy them. The cast bullet association is an organization of shooters who enjoy shooting cast lead bullets in rifles and handguns for competition, hunting, or informal target shooting. Found a 40 cal and a 45 cal paper patch moulds on auction arms. Patels poly pack is a premier source for your converting paper needs does your company use paper or paperboard for converting, printing, or packaging. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load. He would roll the bullets on a file to roughen the jacket to make the paper stick better. I remember reading and article in a gun mag many years ago about paper patching jacketed rifle bullets.
However, in the movie, they mention the fact that the bullett match was metallurgical, not ballistic, using the signature straitions of a barrell. Youll only need enough lube to cover the paper patch. When looking for a top quality product, turn to our wide variety of self sealing envelopes. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper patch bullets. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in. There is no major disadvantage to the shouldered or swc style of bullet for short to medium range 100300 yards. Personally, i would only paper patch a modern smokless rifle bullet as a last resort. 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. 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. Paper patch boolits offer great advantages for us casters. The sharps rifle company used to paper patch bullets by the thousands each day and employed a large number of girls to do the patching by hand. Oct 21, 2004 dont use too much powere its not a jacketed bullet true paper patched bullets have no grease grooves and are tappered to the nose with a tiny point from the center so the paper can fold over front end, and the base is hollow so the paper can be folded into that. This bullet started out as a conventional lubed bullet, more or less a loverin design, that i had shot last year and it shot about as well as anything, 4 with full power loads, except the velocities were low, barely 2700 fps if i remember right. Paper patched bullets ppb are probably the most controversial of all lead bullet styles.
Cast bullets require a longer bearing surface than jacketed bullets to maintain an equivalent alignment with the bore of the firearm. Questions how much smaller than the bore does the mould have to be. Shooting a paperpatched bullet in your inline muzzleloader, using blackhorn 209 powder behind it, opens up a whole new way to shoot your rifle. Paper patching and forensic ballistics cast boolits. Paper patches can be used to make slightly undersized bullets fit a gun with. 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. Does the bullet need lube grooves to hold the patch better. Got paper and a patch shape design for cutting proper patches from buffalo arms. The result is that, unlike what happens when we fire cbs and jacketed bullets, there exists no potential for gas leakage along the following face of each land because. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This machine had a paper patch magazine which was spring loaded and presented each new patch in front of a low powered jet of steam. Why did they paper patch bullets in the movie shooter. A paper patched bullet was and is used on lead cast bullets to act as a sort of jacket. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in the bore.
At the end of paul matthewss book the paper jacket, he summarizes his findings on. Paper is the jacket, and with a properly paper patched bullet you will not get leading in the barrel, or copper for that matter. Many people prefer it to the smooth ogive type of bullet because the shoulder helps hold the paper patch from sliding back, if you overlap the edge slightly and use your thumbnail to crimp the edge of the paper over the shoulder. Got a ton of advice off of the black powder cartridge forum on cast bullets. What would be the actual value of paper patching a jacketed bullet. Have a sharps in 4090sbn that i would like to start paper patch loading.
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