Shortgrub
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Thanks Kid. I wanted to see that,
# Theoutlawkid:
Just read that thread , these are primitive in comparison. View attachment 992266
I just fired some today with the paper nitrated by me. 1858 Uberti 36 cal with 17 grains of Swiss 3F under 125 grain conicals. All worked fine and not a bit of paper left.View attachment 992200
Here’s a photo of what the finished cartridge looks like. Looking at the base one can see the double thick paper where the end paper is glued on. That’s what’s left in the chamber I’m thinking. There were two in some chambers so I’m guessing a lot gets either consumed in the next firing or gets blown out.
I can only guess if the cartridge is ruptured when it’s compressed by the rammer. They slip in real nice.
I’m going to order that Duo glue and experiment, it doesn’t looks as if it’s something designed for paper but as suggested thinned with aceton and brushed on maybe it will work.
The unburned papers not creating any problem but it’s fun to experiment and I do like lithe end result of the ease of loafing at the range.
Can you describe how you did the paper, type of papers, nitrate used and procedure. I’d like to give it a try.I just fired some today with the paper nitrated by me. 1858 Uberti 36 cal with 17 grains of Swiss 3F under 125 grain conicals. All worked fine and not a bit of paper left.
I don't know what the paper is it came in the kit from Guns of the West in the kit I bought. I used their glue and directions and there was a ton of paper after i shot that i had to get out of the chambers to reload. I went online search and and a video of Mark, from Eras Gone Bullet Molds was first up. I dissolved Spectracide stump remover granules in waster per his instructions and used the same paper. It's a bit of a chore after the papers dry but it sure worked. There was zero residue in the chambers of my Uberti 1858 36 after firing. I must say that I am very disappointed in this revolver though. The caps jammed it every shot. Possible Shop is out of Treso nipples so I ordered so Slix shot elswhere.Can you describe how you did the paper, type of papers, nitrate used and procedure. I’d like to give it a try.
And a darn sight faster to make.Ok, what happened to curling papers? I've got a buddy out west that's been making cartridges for years with curling papers and has no problem with leftover paper.
For the record, I shoot "metallic" cartridges . . . much easier!!! Lol!!!
Mike
Ok, what happened to curling papers? I've got a buddy out west that's been making cartridges for years with curling papers and has no problem with leftover paper.
For the record, I shoot "metallic" cartridges . . . much easier!!! Lol!!!
Mike
Guess I’ll hit HD tomorrow and pick up some stump remover.
Ram off 48 more paper cartridges while watching tv last evening and fired them this morning in the Rogers and Spencer. No problems with ignition or performance and this time didn’t bother with checking for unburned paper. It’s not causing any issues, yet, so I just carried on. The advantages at the range loading with paper cartridges offsets the time it takes to make them. I have used curling papers for cylinders and end caps as well as RAW cigarette paper. When my current supply of RAW papers is gone I’ll give the curling paper another run.
like .38Special I ordered a former from MesaWinds also but for the ROA as it uses a 457 ball.
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Not related but also gave this bad boy it’s first range trip. 45Colt with TrailBoss powder but future outings will be with 2F and a 230 grain round nose bullet.
The aluminum formers are a solution in search of a problem. Nothing wrong with the traditional wooden dowels.
Nice. Love the Schofield. Use lots and lots of lube, especially if shooting 2F.