Black powder paper patching books

Question on sizing and loading a paper patched bullet. He goes into a nice long discussion of the technique and the pros and cons of paper patching. The blackpowder shooting and shooter to shooter part of said forum has a lot of info which will shorten your learning curve. This will open a valve allowing the spout to fill up with black power. The current resurgence of singleshot and blackpowder rifles creates a need for uptodate and accurate information about paper patched bullets. New listing thompson center right hand percussion hammer fits all large tcs. Aug 04, 2016 black powder is a gripping adventure that brings the sights, sounds and smells. Sizing paperpatched bullets for smokeless powder load. While it has once or twice been said that any gunpowder other than black powder is just a passing fad, the same is true of any bullet that is not paper patched. A beginners guide to loading and shooting paper patched bullets for early black powder cartridge rifles. 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. A rule of thumb is, its better to have the ppb a little loose than to tear the patch. This is not allowed by the rules of some black powder matches, but it is great for hunting. Or, print your order after entering your address, attach your check or money order, and send it by mail.

There is no major disadvantage to the shouldered or swc style of bullet for short to medium range 100300 yards. Ive listed two fantastic books on the subject and a few internet forums that you can research to understand better the whole idea. The current resurgence of singleshot and black powder rifles creates a need for uptodate and accurate information about paper patched bullets. Sam fadalatechnical editor for rifle and handloader magazines. Untold thousands of ppbs were made by the campfires during the 1880s. I am told that the old predecimal currency bank notes are perfect for paper patching. 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. The most authoritative work on paper patched bullets.

Make sure your black powder firearms, parts and accessories are in tiptop shape with our collection of black powder tools. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. You can use it for science experiments and to make fireworks asis or you can mix it with dextrin to make sparklers or quickmatch. Black powder rifles, pistols and supplies sportsmans guide. By paul matthews paul mathews discusses the specifics you need to know for accurate bullets used with black powder cartridges. Cast bullets for the black powder cartridge rifle paul. Since this is in the black powder patching section, i assume you are using black powder and not smokeless. So my black powder is not going to be as good as someone with access to sulfur. Black powder paper patching if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.

If it slips in with a slight resistance, its the right size. Release the button, and pour the powder into a paper tube. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little more powder before reaching maximum pressure. Another good source of information is naramores handloading manual 1939. Enter your name, address, and billing information for prompt shipment. 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. What paper types are best for the interior pages of my book. A properly paper patched bullet will not lead the barrel or leave any fouling other than powder which is easy to remove unless using black powder and that is a different category, and black powder and substitutes are great propellants for use in pp bullets. Please allow up to 5 days for your order to process. 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. Choosing the right paper types for your book printing. Board index black powder cartridge rifle shooting tips and techniques what is the purpose for using a paper patch bullet heres the place to share your questions, knowledge, and experience about the shooting techniques that could make us all better shooters. A very simple exploding firework to make is a firecracker, which is simply paper rolled. Im not going to discuss the whole idea and theory of paper patching a lead bullet for accuracy.

We cannot ship black powder propellant, percussion caps or firearms to canada. He is the author of more than 20 books, including the complete black powder handbook. So before you can make your black powder you need to determine which of the following ingredients you have the ability to make on your own. Has anybody ever tried to paper patch bullets for black powder or smokeless metallic cartridge arms. There is quite a lot on paper patching bullets in some of the black powder cartridge books and the old nortes reloading book also has some info. He details accurate casting, mould descriptions, paper patching, and shooting accuracy. Loading ppbs with black powder is identical to that with smokeless, with two exceptions. This squeezing did have a small but perceptible positive effect on bullet quality and resultant accuracy. The propellant would be slowand cleanburning white powder, rather than comparatively quickburning and heavyfouling blackpowder. From powder flasks to cleaning kits, we have what you need. Paper patch bullet d reamer and shop made casting mold. Paper jackets also do a nice job of cleaning out fouling, an added benefit with black powder. A comprehensive encyclopedic manual of over 1,000 of the most widely used pyrotechnic formulations.

Stock up your favorite black powder supplies like patches with the wide selection of items we have here at. If youre a diehard paperpatched bullet shooter, youre undoubtedly familiar with paul matthews. If this is going into a muzzleloader, you can patch to groove diameter, but you will find loading hard after the first couple of shots. To ask that question again with a barrel such as the white muzzleloader with a. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Bookcpbbpc casting premium bullets for the black powder cartridge rifle by paul matthews.

Black powder by ally sherrick tells the tale of tom, a young catholic boy living in england during the 1600s. Paul mathews discusses the specifics you need to know for accurate bullets used with black powder cartridges. So the paper patched bullet had something of a reputation for greater accuracy. I have a 3 groove bullet that i would be using this on. You can even use your normal black powder lube to grease the paper patch, if it is soft enough to apply easily and is not mineral. Whether you have a sharps, rollingblock, or a hawkin, all can be loaded using the paper patch method. For those who are interested in full power with cast bullets in such calibers as. Depends upon how the boolit is going to be used and fired. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper patch bullets. I got online to order some real paper for paper patching. Thompson center renegade barrel 50cal percussion muzzleloader blackpowder mnf.

Test loads note the waterproofed patches on bullets at left. Here is a list with link on how to make each possible ingredient. Swaged bg tm bullets can use a trademarked corbin copper fouling scraper disk called the base guard to remove fouling on every shot, without any lube at all. For black powder shooters, theres no better source of information than randolph s. Powder compression is a must with both original and modern brass. The tight plotting and memorable main characters slot so neatly into actual historical events its hard to believe tom and cressidas courageous exploits are purely fictional. Matthews and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. These are a few of the comparisons between casting and swaging. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. The surprising low cost of 4570 gov black powder cartridge reloading. This book presents todays most thorough, fully illustrated source of information for those who enjoy a taste of the past. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders.

Table of contents chapter 1 background 2 the bullet 3 casting the paper. I always used black powder as it was the most accurate and reliable powder out there for muzzleloaders until blackhorn 209 came along. The local walmart and the local gun shop both carry. For articles which have not been republished in special edition books the recent one from mike venturino loading and shooting paper patch bullets from the july 2006 issue of shooting times will give you some good information on hollow base patched bullets for use in black powder rifles. I am a new shooter of bpcr and black powder in general. Sixty million dead buffalo and countless elk, antelope, deer, etc. Paper patch bullets were used in the 1800s for target shooting and hunting and are still being used today.

How to make all natural black powder survival manual. Some types of bond paper may have a rag content ranging from 25 percent to 100 percent. With paper patching, you will want to first determine the paper thickness you plan to use, and make sure you can get a good supply of that paper. I, as well as john kort, have replicated these velocities with black powder. To better address and understand the why paper patched bullets, lets examine the differences between gg grease groove, lubed and pp paper patched, or ppb bullets as theyre used in loading black powder cartridges. Black powder paper patched bullet cartridges a ppb primer for bpcrbptr cartridge building why paper patched bullets. Wind drift and deceleration of the cast bullet at blackpowder velocities by paul a. Paperpatching adds a new dimension to inline muzzleloaders.

First, you have to take the time to fish the paper out and unless you have forceps with you, this isnt easy. If you want to learn about paper patching go to a black powder shoot. Loading and shooting black powder cartridge guns view cart checkout wish list login you have 0 item s in your cart. The book reiterates several times that this was the 10th black king that had been missing for years. Ppbs were easy to make by the frontiersman, requiring nothing but a skillet, pig lead, patching paper and a mould. The book stated that a sabot was used not a paper patch. The preparatory manual of black powder and pyrotechnics first edition. Using the above black powder loads in modern cases resulted in mid 1,250fps range with mild chamber pressures of only 8,500psi to 10,000psi. 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. Black powder guns are a whole different ball game compared to shooting standard firearms, but are still used for sport, reenactment, and enthusiast shooting. H2o measurments of the cases resulted in different overall volumes as expected.

Cast bullets for the black powder cartridge rifle paul matthews. Those who did use paper patching at the time tended to be match shooters or buffalo hunters who built their own ammunition. 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. Toms father finds a priest in need of helping and gives him provisions and helps him on the way to london, but, the problem is that during those times catholics in england were hated by king james the 1st. Second, any remaining paper might be smoldering and we all know what happens when black powder touches something burning. We go into some detail on how to load for black powder. Would paper patching reduce leading in s rifled barrel. Naramore points out that they used to even have 4 different thicknesses of special paper for patching. Black powder digital rule books delivered instantly to your email account. Spg primer, shooting buffalo rifles, lymans black powder handbook, lymans cast bullet handbook and a couple of matthewss books. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load. Select highperformance black powder supplies and muzzleloading supplies at cabelas that are favored among black powder cartridge shooters because of their exceptional consistency.