reloading 44mag with black powder ?
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lone ranger: CzyHorse's post and attached video pretty much covers all the bases in the process. There are any number of you tube sites offering videos demonstrating the process of paper cartridge reloading. duelist1954 being another excellent resource. Also: Guns of the West. Guns of the West also offers their own cartridge-forming kits.
Another alternative is to make your own tools. Not a difficult process. But the kits are so much easier.
Al
Another alternative is to make your own tools. Not a difficult process. But the kits are so much easier.
Al
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I never heard of paper cartridges until I seen the videos and learned some of the history behind paper cartridge use during the US Civil War.
The instructions provided with Cap&Ball's kit provides a 'template' to cut your paper to. I use the 'wider template' so the paper wraps up the side of the round ball. Use the shorter length for Conical bullets. Once dipped in lube they are surprisingly durable for what they are.
When I got the Former kit from Cap&Ball, Guns of the West was not shipping internationally, I believe he is now, and he has lube if you don't want to make your own.
The instructions provided with Cap&Ball's kit provides a 'template' to cut your paper to. I use the 'wider template' so the paper wraps up the side of the round ball. Use the shorter length for Conical bullets. Once dipped in lube they are surprisingly durable for what they are.
When I got the Former kit from Cap&Ball, Guns of the West was not shipping internationally, I believe he is now, and he has lube if you don't want to make your own.
CzyHorse: I'd seen references to paper cartridges some years ago, but never really got interested in loading them until Cliff Manley came out with his forming kit. So when these cartridge forming kits became available through capandball, that got my attention. As you already know, these kits are very finely made and will last for a lifetime of use. Plus, they make good cartridges.
I did make some minor adjustments to template dimensions, depending on which bullet used. Otherwise, had no difficulty at all creating good cartridges. I agree....despite their fragile look, paper cartridges are surprisingly durable. Plus perform well. They still won't handle a lot of rough handling, though.
As for lube, I like to make my own. A simple formula of tallow/beeswax. Made a bit harder/softer, depending on time of year. Works quite well. Just about any clean tallow works. Whitetailed-deer tallow being a personal favourite.
Al
I did make some minor adjustments to template dimensions, depending on which bullet used. Otherwise, had no difficulty at all creating good cartridges. I agree....despite their fragile look, paper cartridges are surprisingly durable. Plus perform well. They still won't handle a lot of rough handling, though.
As for lube, I like to make my own. A simple formula of tallow/beeswax. Made a bit harder/softer, depending on time of year. Works quite well. Just about any clean tallow works. Whitetailed-deer tallow being a personal favourite.
Al
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The OP will get away with it. That is until enuf copper fouling accumulates inside the bore & along with enuf BP or BP substitute residue, then operations will arrive at screeching halt.
Copper jacketed bullet stuck inside the bore.
This is the number one reason these components are not published together.
Copper jacketed bullet stuck inside the bore.
This is the number one reason these components are not published together.
