You will want to try patching up to bore size and patching up to groove size. Then the bullet is rolled in the paper, as tight as possible, to the left. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load data. I know they are used in rifle bullets to achieve higher velocities while using softer lead for better terminal ballistics. It seems to be all the rage on the casting sites ive been looking at, but i cant. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper patch bullets. Sizing paperpatched bullets for smokeless powder load. This expanding catalog contains designs that are already on file. Rifles that propel heavy bullets at reasonable velocities intended to. Dec 04, 2009 i have been working on a cast bullet load for my ruger no. Paper patched bullets ppb are probably the most controversial of all lead bullet. Due to the variety of casting techniques, temperatures, alloys, etc.
Lube grooved bullet on left paper patched without the paper on the right one of the issues involved with paper patching is the bullet needs to fit the bore nearly perfectly for best results. Sizing paperpatched bullets for smokeless powder load data. If it were a cast paper patching bullet they could reference metals of what the bullet was made of and other cast bullets or even uncast ingots to. However, i do load and shoot black powder bp charged paper patched bullets. Is paper patching real for making bullets untraceable. Patching is the hand process of applying paper jackets. A paper patch bullet will do anything a grease groove bullet can do, and then some. Swageop2 by sharps45 2 78, on flickr next photo shows cartridge cases ready for bullet insertion. 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.
Given this issue, the use of a paperpatched bullet can prove beneficial. I am very intested in trying paper patch bullets in my 35 whelen. Years ago i read an article in one of the hollywood glossies about paper patching jacketed bullets. Except for the pure lead, paper patched bullets, do not expect any expansion from cast bullets, especially at the more sedate velocities they are shot at. Top long range muzzleloading targt shooters of the mid 1800s commonly relied on paper patched conical bullets. He states its the best killing bullet he ever shot or made for a fact for killing bison. My sample is still pretty small on the paper patch and this weekend i hope to get a couple boxes of paper patch bullets through the chrono and into the target. The great thing about a paper jacket is that it really is a jacket you can push velocities with cast bullets just as fast as with commercial copper jacketed. Now all this doesnt matter if i am leading up my barrel. Lube bullets will work in those chambers of course, but there are a few customonly chamber designs that will not shoot, or even chamber, a groove diameter lubed bullet.
Would paper patching reduce leading in s rifled barrel. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little more powder before reaching maximum pressure. The excess paper at the bottom is then twisted tight against the bottom of the bullet. Your only concern should be that the paper patch does not strip from the bullet before it engages the rifling. Essential reading for the sharps or rolling block shooter.
Final diameter of the paper patched bullet correct me if im wrong, dan should be bore diameter, not groove diameter. Pretty much any chamber will shoot paper patched bullets. 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. I use a pretty hard alloy as soft bullets can flatten to a wafer on impact. The original loading consisted of a 360 grain paper patched slug driven by about 70 grains of blackpowder. Hunting with paper patch bullets in sharps 45120 aka 45110. The patch is carefully wrapped around the bearing surface of the bullet. If it slips in with a slight resistance, its the right size.
However, i do load and shoot black powder bp charged paper patched bullets ppbs exclusively for my sharps falling block and. Working with lubricated bullets is messy in my experience. Those bullets didnt shoot well and i gave up on bore size bullets. You can use any alloy you want for shooting paper patch bullets. 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. Like the cloth or paper patches used in muzzleloading firearms, the paper patch fell off soon after the bullet left the bore. Theres not a whole lot of folks shooting paper patched bullets so its difficult to compare notes with someone else.
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. Just wondering if anyone is interested in this art. Myself, i prefer paper patched bullets for three reasons. 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. It seems to be all the rage on the casting sites ive been looking at, but i cant find any step by step or how to info on it. I always prepare for the up the pipe shot and hope i never have to use it. Why did they paper patch bullets in the movie shooter. I have been trying to narrow down who exactly first conceived of using paper patch bullets in metallic cartridges as there is a huge gap between when sir jos. Paper patch vs lube, black powder is paper patching a fair replacement for lube in a black powder rifle for conicals. I get only a trace of leading with pure lead,which is bhn5. In that case, i use paper patched bullets and enjoy them. The powder was black powder, meaning low velocities so these early rifles shot large, heavy bullets which carried a long way. Paper patching actually wears a bore less than jacketed bullets. So i would think that if one used a regular luberinged bullet, one would have to size it down a lot for a paper patch to work, no.
As a ammunition manufacture, we load over 400 calibers. This might be a good alternative for practice using bullets cast from wheel weights. When wrapped in two layers of thin cotton paper, this produced a final size of. If you use my paper patch lube, make sure that it is as soft as butter when you apply it. Paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. This catalog is a record of molds ive made, and posted for reference. This for you old or ancient guys paper patched bullets. We describe another method to economically and simply custom fit the bullet to your rifle bore to make your military surplus rifle shoot accurately. I read somewhere that paper patched bullets have to be shot at normal velocities according to caliberweakened loads supposedly, or in my case, do not work edit additional. 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.
After that its just learning to patch the bullets well, pretty simple, and to load paper patched bullets. North american muzzleloader hunting shares a couple of ways to patch lead bullets and the papers that works best. As new designs are ordered, they are numbered and added here. A while back an 112 bolt was transformed into a copy of an ideal adjustable bullet mold for making 45 cal paper patched bullet cores. Paper patched bullet design software is available from corbin, as well as software that calculates multiple density, multipart bullet weights and volumes, calculates bullet air resistance and bc, and helps you determine the bullet diameter for a given rifling depth and paper thickness. Place some of the provided patch lube between your thumb and forefinger and twist the bullet, in the same direction the patch is rolled, in the lube. I felt that it was the perfect size combination for bore size paper patch bullets. Ed, are jacketed velocities readily attainable using 30 caliber cast pp bullets. They have told me that they have shot paper patch bullets at velocities near 2200 fps without any leading. Mould blocks are made from durabar 654512 extruded fine grain ductile iron. Wax, paper, plastic, and other materials are used to simulate live gunfire and are intended only to hold the powder in a blank cartridge and to produce noise, flame and smoke. Lowspeed heavy bullet expansion posted on october 31, 20 by rolf i was pondering my earlier experience with bullet performance, and got to wondering about the other end of things, with lowvelocity rifle bullets. Was able to achieve 3k fps with a cast lead boolit using paper patching.
This interesting article features commercial paper patch bullets from mr. For hunting,the softest buloet that doesnt foul the bore is best. Roll the patch so that when fired the patch is tightend by the rifling. Hunting with paper patch bullets in sharps 45120 aka 45110 by tom ball. Ive been following threads on the subject for a while but have yet to venture into it. Making full velocity, soft cast lead, paperpatched bullets. The paper thickness will depend on the bullet diameter. I patch several different grooved bullets for use with smokeless powder. 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. It worked well, almost self ejecting, but issues arose with the size adjustment dohickey. Ive successfully paper patched for two rifles, both with oversize bores.
The paper patch bullets look like they will produce approx. When you have a clean rag and time to wipe your hands between shots they work fine. Note how the upper point of that angle cut is the last to be rolled. Three hardened dowel pins provide positive alignment in both vertical and horizontal planes. 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. They were probably traveling around 2000 fps, possibly more, possibly less.
Paper patched bullets a blast from the past sporting. You should end up with a patched bullet that fits your rifle as it should. Accurate bpcr paper patch bullets mississippi gun owners. Paper patch bullets were used in the 1800s for target shooting and hunting and are still being used today. Some say otherwise but the old timers wanted the patched tightend. I havent considerd using cast 30 caliber bullets on game at distances greater than what i would use an ironsighted 4570 on for me.
If youre a diehard paperpatched bullet shooter, youre undoubtedly familiar with paul matthews. One could look at a paper patch as a layer of super lube that allows higher speeds with. Lowspeed heavy bullet expansion the view from north. A bullet fired from his gun could be retreived and thanks to paper patching it could be fired from a different, slightly larger gun, and leave no trace of rifling on the bullet aside from what was already there the cops find the bullet, check the rifling against the main characters gun, and you have evidence. Important information regarding paper patch bullet molds please read.
Anyone with experience with paper patched bullets say for. You will only need enough lube peasized to cover the patch. I saw a book at huntingtons, called the paper jacket, its on amazon, for around 18 bucks i think. 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. I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on the bullet.
Jun 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. Making fullvelocity, soft cast lead, paperpatched bullets. Oct 14, 2016 paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. I prefer to use bullets with the gas check shank but no check. 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. Paper patches can be used to make slightly undersized bullets fit a gun with. 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. 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. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in. Hunting with paper patch bullets in sharps 45120 aka 45.
Berdan and whitworth rifles used during the civil war and years after, fired paperpatched lead bullets consisting of two turns of moistened paper tightly wrapped around the bullet. This cartridge was designed by the mauser brothers for their first successful rifle, the single shot model 1871. I also bring the paper up the nose so that the paper is. Some a bit better than others, but most factory chambered rifles can shoot paper patches quite well.
Downside is theyll probably need to be paper patched to not lead up the bore horribly. When it was realised that if a piece of paper was wound around the bullet it kept the lead bullet from touching the metal bore of the rifle, the paper patched bullet was born. Best accuracy is usually accomplished with a much closer fit, tailored to a particular firearm. His delightfully informative book on the subject, the paper jacket, is perhaps the best resource for a reloader interested in utilizing paper patched bullets with smokeless powder. How to make highquality, full velocity, soft cast lead, paperpatched bullets. Berdan and whitworth rifles used during the civil war and years after, fired paper patched lead bullets consisting of two turns of moistened paper tightly wrapped around the bullet. Now a black powder cartridge rifle is a horse of a different color. Wrapping and sizing paper patched bullets for muzzleloaders duration. Paper patching and forensic ballistics cast boolits. With the hope of exposing some universally applicable trends, these variables were eventually tried in three more. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. I also know two people that have shot many paper patch bullets with smokeless powder in a variety of calibers. Have never done so before but would like to try them on an elk hunt this fall. Youll only need enough lube to cover the paper patch.
Photo at far right shows the wrapped paper patched whitworth bullet. I just ordered a of those postell bullets from a company out west. Paper patched bullets can achieve velocities and trajectories rivaling those of metal patched copper jacketed bullets. Whitworth decided to paper patch his hexagonal slugs for his eponymous muzzleloading rifle and their appearance in cartridges sometime around approx. Personally, i would only paper patch a modern smokless rifle bullet as a last resort. Although effect of bullet diameter was the primary focus, the tests were expanded to include variations of patch type, bullet hardness and choice of powder. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load. In fact i may be the only one in the world shooting paper patched bullets from a. I prefer to use paper patched bullets simply because they are easier to handle.
May 17, 2016 i wrap the paper twice around the bullet, providing. The paper patch is moistened slightly with water to make it more pliable and slightly sticky. Paper patched bullets a blast from the past sporting shooters. If youre contemplating having a go at paper patched bullets for hunting, at velocities where the impact velocity may be around 2000fps, please do some testing. True this is simply a steel or aluminum cylinder with a minimumdimension chamber reamed in it. The bullet may be captured in a purposedesigned device or it may be allowed to expend what little energy it has in the air. 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. If youre a diehard paper patched bullet shooter, youre undoubtedly familiar with paul matthews. 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. The patch lube has but one purpose to prevent tearing the patch when the bullet is seated. Del phillips who runs the single shot shop, 16240 st.
Today i tried paper patching a 165 gr hollow point. 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. I size the bullets so that when patched the bullet is a snug fit in the throat. The paper jacket by paul matthews track of the wolf. Using a two stage sizing process to create cheap bullets to keep you shooting.
Paper patch bullet d reamer and shop made casting mold. For the record, this is not my video or gun or cartridge load. Lots of advantages, especially compared to grease groove bullets. Mar 29, 2018 was able to achieve 3k fps with a cast lead boolit using paper patching.
During the civil war, lead minie ball bullets were dipped in tallow and beeswax, or their cannelures were filled with lubricant. According to the text, roundnosed bullets with low velocities are specifically designed for. We rely on a quality products, delivery and value for our customers. Bullet strength is an important part of any cast bullet. These are double wrap smooth sided paper patch bullets of either pure lead or 16 1 lead tin alloy. Its possible to push a patched bullet faster than a jacketed bullet given the same weight and cartridge. One of those had a layer of rust scale coating the entire bore and the barrel was bent near the end by someone hammering the site ring onto a cut down muzzle. Mass produced bullet molds are designed with very conservative, minimal dimensions north of the crimp groove, so that they will chamber in the great variety of firearms out there. A large bore cast bullet will penetrate several feet of animal tissue. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in the bore. If youre a diehard paperpatched bullet shooter, youre undoubtedly.