Unfortunately such information concerning black powder and muzzleloading firearms is not as widely known or circulated. You can even use your normal black powder lube to grease the paper patch, if it is soft enough to apply easily. Paper patch bullets were once the most popular type of bullets in the 1800s. Paper patching traditional lead conical muzzleloader bullets picture.
Our delivered price is less then our competitors even to the east coast, check it out and compare. Also be sure to check out black powder revolvers and muzzleloader rifles with builtin sights and scopes that are set and ready to perform. It doesnt take a powerful load to punch a hole in a paper target and many rifles will shoot outstanding groups with very light loads. Corbin paper patchblackpower bullet tools corbin swaging. 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. Might add, the nationals at friendship one year was won with 500 grn pp bullet using swiss black powder. Grease grooves base guards production knurling big slugs power press diamond knurl nose shapes. This video is kind of the part two to the video shooting and field cleaning a traditional muzzleloader. Here is a video i did on paper patching bullets for muzzleloaders. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. Making wads and patching for a smoothbore muzzle loader by keith h burgess. A new short video is posted about living history wekends, trapper shooting by the capandball guys.
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. I wanted to share my success with paper patched muzzleloader bullets for deer. Muzzleloading info pine ridge black powder custom side. So with that i wanted to initially see if there was a sight that would have the patches for black powder rifles that i could order from. See these muzzleloaders in action shooting long range. You can also find powder flasks, bullet molds, powder bags, and the iconic powder horn for sale on ebay as well. Regardless of what you choose to call them, you cant go wrong choosing. Wrapping and sizing paper patched bullets for muzzleloaders. Developing an accurate load for a black powder muzzleloading. Paper patching for the martini henry rifle first time ever it is like crafts for adults duration. By virtue of its current ease of shipment compared to blackpowder and widespread availability it has become a standard of. Black powder has improved drastically over the centuries.
Paper patch bullets were used in the 1800s for target shooting and hunting and are still being used today. In the thirteenth century, black powder was a rough handgrind of about 50% saltpeter, with 25% each of charcoal and sulfur. 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. If you want to shoot varmints or deer at 400 plus yards, then this is the muzzle loader for you. Whether you have a sharps, rollingblock, or a hawkin, all can be loaded using the paper patch method. I hope i can contribute to a more enjoyable hunting experience andor a increase the satisfaction you have with your target shooting at the range. I had an inline built for my youngest son by smokeless muzzleloader inc. Paper cartridges are also in use today by many black powder enthusiasts. It gives similar performance to triple se7en loose powder without all the headaches and spit patching. Paper patching for muzzleloaders video modern muzzleloader. Provides outstanding accuracy with a wide range of projectiles. My patch folds under the base and leaves about 12 of the diameter exposed. Shooting patches black powder accessories for sale ebay.
The 50 i wanted to try to patch for was a gun i put together for my son. Will this work with a hard jacket bullet or must i cast my own with. Midsouth carries everything from the muzzleloader, rifle, or pistol you want, to the black powder, sabots, and bullets that go in it, in stock and for sale, from great brand like lyman, cva, traditions, tc, pyrodex, blackhorn 209, and many more. Muzzleloader rate of twist chart this chart will help you select the bullet weight which is most likely to result in the best accuracy.
I made up some wrapped in tracing paper, and some with adhesive labels. Ive been using maxiballs lately, but i want to try paper patching hornady xtp. Also be sure to check out blackpowder revolvers and muzzleloader rifles with builtin sights and scopes that are set and ready to perform. Check out new web site showing how to paper patch ordinary mini for better accuracy huntingshooting with your muzzleloader. You can buy good quality patches in your local blackpowder shop, but you can also make your own. You can use it for science experiments and to make fireworks asis or you can mix it with dextrin to make sparklers or quickmatch. Select highperformance black powder supplies and muzzleloading supplies at cabela s that are favored among black powder cartridge shooters because of their exceptional consistency.
Here are 12 black powder itemsthe 2 that looks like hammers with the wood handles do measure powder note the one with the black handle has a loose handle the other one is good one is a capperand the long one it can measure powder toand 2 of them can hold powder i would say for a flintlock and they both have a plunger end to get the powder. 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 cast bullet association is an organization of shooters who enjoy shooting cast lead bullets in rifles and handguns for competition, hunting, or. Aug 04, 2014 the patching material is the key to be accurate with a round ball load. Untold thousands of ppbs were made by the campfires during the 1880s. Loading ppbs with black powder is identical to that with smokeless, with two exceptions. I purchased the rifle from a muzzleloading shooter who apparently had not read the manual when he bought the rifle. Paper patching the hunting bullet for a muzzleloader i started to paper patch for my 45 cal tc renegade. Paper patching muzzle loader bullets alaska outdoors forums. The only true way to determine best bullet weight is to shoot your gun with quality sights off a. Jun 21, 2006 black powder for some, the rottenegg stench of blackpowder smoke is the sweet smell of muzzleloading. If anyone is interested in trying this i would be glad to help you out. Ppbs work equally well with black or smokeless powder. This is only a guide as individual barrels will vary.
When i made the move to montana, from the midwest, back in. Authentic paper cartridges for reenacting, living history, and live fire muzzleloader shooting. Paper patches can be used to make slightly undersized bullets fit a gun with. A rule of thumb is, its better to have the ppb a little loose than to tear the patch. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in the bore. Shooting muzzleloading rifles to various distances from 40150 meters offhand, without modern shooting gear is a great challenge. Explore the verity of trusted brands like cva, hornady, traditions, thompson center and more.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Does anyone here paper patch muzzle loader bullets. Now a black powder cartridge rifle is a horse of a different color. Then the bullet is rolled in the paper, as tight as possible, to the left. Not only is blackhorn 209 the best powder for inline muzzleloaders that ive seen, it is available. If you use my paper patch lube, make sure that it is as soft as butter when you apply it. Examples of original and custom reproduction black powder muzzleloading rifles and fowlers, available to the hunter, collector or reenactor. A very simple exploding firework to make is a firecracker, which is simply paper rolled around a tiny bit of black powder with a fuse.
I always used black powder as it was the most accurate and reliable powder out there for muzzleloaders until blackhorn 209 came along. It is a tc renegade with a stainless steel green mountain barrel with a 128 twist. Choose from a great selection of muzzleloader rifles that are drilled, tapped and ready to mount your goto scopes and optics. How to make patches for black powder shooting youtube. Would paper patching reduce leading in s rifled barrel. Blue mz muzzleloading pellets that redefine velocity. Is paper patching real for making bullets untraceable. Ppbs were easy to make by the frontiersman, requiring nothing but a skillet, pig lead, patching paper and a mould.
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. You can reduce your powder charge by 10% 10 to 15 grains in 54 cal and still maintain or even slightly increase the mv. I can sit in front of the tv, watch a program and load up. Buffalo hunters used this type of bullet to hunt millions of buffalos. I started to paper patch for my 45 cal tc renegade. To get good groups with blackhorn 209 i wipe between shots just like i do with black powder, even though it is very clean. Oct 14, 2016 paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. I find 8 thousandths deep works well for paper patched bullets. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper patch bullets.
Paper patching for these muzzleloaders is truly a lot of fun to do, every aspect of it. The gunner of the day had to thoroughly mix each batch just before he loaded. Get the best deals on shooting patches black powder accessories when you shop the largest online selection at. Muzzleloader round ball shooters trap shooters forum. Paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed bullets. The shooter would bite off the end of the paper cartridge with his teeth and pour the powder into the barrel followed by the ball encased in the paper wrapping.
If anyone is interested in paper patching for their riflerifles i would be more than happy to answer any questions, and help get you going on the right track. Get the best deals on shooting patches black powder accessories when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Is paper patching a fair replacement for lube in a black powder rifle for conicals. 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. I was doing great with that gun so i decided to try my luck with my 50 cal. I do size my bullets down slightly for the muzzleloader to ensure they do not hang up or push through the patch. He had shot the muzzleloader a dozen or so times in early summer 1981, shooting loads of black powder, and never cleaned it. How to make patches for black powder shooting black powder maniac shooter. Wiping is a must between shots no matter what powder you use, if youre interested in accuracy. Select highperformance black powder supplies and muzzleloading supplies at cabelas that are favored among black powder cartridge shooters because of their exceptional consistency. All my muzzleloaders are fast twist with side locks, except one. Muzzleloader rate of twist chart muzzleloading bullets.
Set your adjustable measure for an amount in grains equal to the caliber of your rifle. If you want to shoot a cast bullet in a muzzleloader you need a barrel cut 12 thousandths deep. Black powder round ball, conical molds, and casting supplies. For our 50 caliber rifle that translates to 50 grains of black powder. The local walmart and the local gun shop both carry. Paper patching is what peaked my interest in these old muzzleloaders, and where most of my knowledge is. Have you ever tried dropping a slightly overbore wad of wasp nest chewed into paper woodweeds nest material over the powder and behind the patched ball. The paper is laid on a flat surface, and the bullet is positioned on the right side of the paper, with the bullet down just enough for the upper edge of the paper to be above the upper grease groove. Paper patching the hunting bullet for a muzzleloader. Highest velocities of 50grain equivalent pellets at safe pressures. Note how the upper point of that angle cut is the last to be rolled. Blackhorn 209 works superbly in quality 209 primer ignited.
My muzzleloader barrel is pretty tight compared to do my cartridge barrels too. You can reduce your powder charge by 10% 10 to 15 grains in 54 cal. A mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and saltpeter, black powder comes in different granule sizes. As with any black powder load, you will probably have to experiment somewhat with the size of the lube cookie, wads, etc. Shooting supplies for the black powder hunter, including a large selection of accessories for both primitive and modern muzzleloading. Measure your powder using an adjustable powder measure. Are you thinking of paper patching for blackpowder or smokeless. Shop our selection of black powder for sale here at buffalo arms co. Blackhorn 209 has to be ignited with a 209 shotgun primer. Homemade ball patch obtaining round ball patches for a. Hoping guys with muzzleloaders will try paper patching, as it seems to be well worth the effort and little extra cost.
I have a 3 groove bullet that i would be using this on. When he pulled it out of the closet four months later. Some of the guns that use black powder include pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Muzzleloading info pine ridge black powder custom side lock.
When i first got my modern inline muzzleloader, i got bad advice from many. Black powder, goex black powder, swiss black powder and schuetzen black powder. Jul 02, 2009 is paper patching a fair replacement for lube in a black powder rifle for conicals. Regardless of what you choose to call them, you cant go wrong choosing as your preferred. For most of the time muzzleloaders were in use, a round ball and premeasured powder charge could be carried in a paper or cloth wrapping. Muzzleloader cleaning patches for sale at midsouth shooters. Paper patched bullets ppb are probably the most controversial of all lead bullet styles. You can also find vintage hunting black powder, black powder gun parts, black powder rifle barrels, and more on ebay. If you reserve paper patched bullets for hunting and sighting in, they will. Jun 28, 2015 paper patching for the martini henry rifle first time ever it is like crafts for adults duration. For actual rifled barreled black powder rifles i know i would use a conical bullet and a wad or patch would go between the powder and the conical bullet. Black powder for some, the rottenegg stench of blackpowder smoke is the sweet smell of muzzleloading. The most accurate black powder substitute is blackhorn 209. A good patch is made of good quality, dense natural material.
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