Paper patch 44 magnum

Remington box w 50 rounds 44 remington magnum box appears in super nice condition some minor scuffs from handling but overall. Years ago i did some of that paper patching for a 3006 spfld according to the harris developments. When wrapped in two layers of thin cotton paper, this produced a final size of. Western cartridge 22 long rifle marksman ammunition shell box remington federal. Corbin paper patchblackpower bullet tools corbin swaging. I never paper patched i just cast and lube and it works well for me. The buffalo skull patch was designed in late 1955 and was given out at shows promoting the new 44 magnum. I have followed the advice of paul matthews in his book the paper jacket with good success.

Hi, since i have been playing with paper patching recently i thought id get signed up here to join in the fun. See our blog for up to date gun rights reports and tell us what you think make that milsurp shoot. Magnum research desert eagle ca legal this used as new, factory demo magnum research desert eagle is a semiautomatic pistol which fires the. Like the cloth or paper patches used in muzzleloading firearms, the paper patch fell off soon after the bullet left the bore. The only problem i have ever had was when i was shooting some cast lead umc. 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. A cast bullet is made by allowing molten metal to solidify in a mold. Theres a little difference in how you clean the two. My hunting loads using swaged paper patch bullets are as follows. Exceptional winchester 1939 box 35 win ammo 250 gr.

Anyhow, i have been getting very good results with 35 cals. Throughout those years i have put many 44 magnum rounds downrange and have destroyed many bowling pins, coke cans, paper targets and put down one hog. The paper patch goes the opposite direction of the rifling. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load data. 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 by regular mail. The silhouette patch i am unsure about, but probably dates to around 1983. Pretty much any chamber will shoot paper patched bullets. Obsolete and modern black powder ammo for sale buffalo arms. With the hope of exposing some universally applicable trends, these variables were eventually tried in three more. One between 1992 and 1995 that has had 100 or less rounds fired is going to fetch the most money. The art of paper patching, how to make your paper patched. Some a bit better than others, but most factory chambered rifles can shoot paper patches quite well. Patched bullet have a lower friction and thus a reduced pressure, allowing a little. Harrison and the staff at the american rifleman worked with paper patched bullets in the.

I also did some hunting rifle paper patching very successfully with my 358 win see other 35 cal thread. These molds are designed to fit lee six cavity handles. How does it perform, how far will the deer go after being hit by the bullet. A 2 piece box with 17 rounds full metal patch ammo, 2 soft points and 1 round 2525 soft point. When the paper is stretched it will get longer, so a dry patch should be a bit. Very good accuracy has been obtained with paperpatched bullets, but the assembly procedure is relatively laborintensive. Paper patched bullets, swaged vs cast shiloh rifle forums. Corbin paper patch and blackpowder bullet swagingreloading. Marlin made these with barrels having very shallow rifling microgroove. These are double wrap smooth sided paper patch bullets of either pure lead or 16 1 lead tin alloy. Midsouth offers great deals on all kinds of 44 magnum centerfire pistol ammo. If it gets tighter and hard to push in the area of the barrel that threads into the frame, it has a constriction in the barrel where the diameter is.

Custom quality cast bullet molds for sale buffalo arms. Harrison and the staff at the american rifleman worked with paperpatched bullets in the. The corbon was a great killer out of a 10 inch 44 mag but very expensive,the remington 240 hollowpoint expanded too much with barely 6 inches of penetration, the 240 xtp is very good and the lbt paper patch pure lead bullt was absolutely great with fantastic expansion and great penetration but is costly to buy a mold and labor intensive. The paper acts like a jacket and keeps the lead from smearing in the bore. As new designs are ordered, they are numbered and added here.

And even paper patched some bullets for my 375 hh improved to shoot deer with. Paper patches can be used to make slightly undersized bullets fit a gun with. Look for the brands you trust like hornady, federal, nosler, and more. The new cartridge was a replacement for the stopgap. Though i must admit it was only to dispatch a hog in north florida to prevent it from dragging itself into a thicket on my grandpas land after my dad got off a bad shot with his winchester 270. If the patched bullet will fit the throat this step isnt necessary as seating the bullet in the case will remove the extra lube. Paper patching actually wears a bore less than jacketed bullets. Youll only need enough lube to cover the paper patch.

Ive made very successful paper patch bullet molds for the 45 long colt and 4570 all in marlin rifles, but am now trying to do so for my sons 44 mag. If you use my paper patch lube, make sure that it is as soft as butter when you apply it. After i read wilsons original article, i tried it on 357 and 44 magnum. 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. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load. Tc contender 10 inch 44 mag for whitetails 24hourcampfire. Best accuracy is usually accomplished with a much closer. Jan 26, 2014 an easy way to check for this is to use a plastic or brass cleaning jag, patch it really tight into a clean barrel with a tad of light oil on it. There are very few guns that are as iconic as magnum researchs massive desert eagle. Choose a design from our catalog or submit your own custom design. The kits produce high quality copper gas checks using. 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. Paper cartridges my way for 44 cap and ball youtube. In his march 1977 article paper patched bullets come of age, harrison provides a few rules for the shooter using a.

Please would you state your experiences with the 44 magnum for whitetail deer especially fired from a rifle like winchester 94marlin 1894. Paperpatching your inline muzzleloader western powders. Neither of these is actually paper patch size but the only difference is a few thou in diameter. Check out all your options in 45, 44, 41, 357, 475 and 500 caliber, in the wfn designs, both in gas checked and plain based guises. Shop lyman for our innovative selection of bullet moulds. Precision cnc lathe bored custom bullet casting molds. Paper patch bullets were used in the 1800s for target shooting and hunting and are still being used today.

I find tightgroup equal to bullseye, these loads are tightgroup in special brass in a 5 12 inch 629 with 429421. I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to. Clearing the gun, i noted that there was a lot of dust in the mechanism. A black printed, dark red label that also acted as the seal, now split. My process for making paper cartridges for 44 cap and ball black powder revolvers. Paper patches let a shooter get the same velocities from lead bullets as with jacketed 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. Corbin gcm1 gas check maker kits are available in h type hydropress or csp2 megamite press and s type csp1 spress. This video will show the basic 2 wrap patch boolit. Everything from custom, match grade, to bulk plinking ammo can be found at low midsouth prices.

And same question for the 44 77 these shiloh rifles are really great shooters and i have started shooting creedmoor matches with the 4590. 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. I plan on using the 4570 in competition both mid and long range next year and really want to get my paper patch bullets shooting accurately at distance. This expanding catalog contains designs that are already on file. I prefer to seat my ppbs right on the lands or even to a slight crush fit, but feel free to experiment. That acts to twist the paper patch tighter rather than try to strip it from the bullet. Its possible to push a patched bullet faster than a jacketed bullet given the same weight and cartridge. If it is not in stock please call us to order as we do not stock all of our molds. I soon discovered that shooting any jacketed bullets that after. Centuries later, copies of it can still be found in the wastes. Paper patch success with 44 mag archive cast boolits.

Ill assume its a double action rather than a single action. Armys springfield armory for use in the springfield model 1873, which is known to collectors as the trapdoor springfield. Like all modern calibres 44 magnum is eminently reloadable and a look at us manuals shows that data is presented for handguns and rifles. My paper patch hunting and long range paper patch loads for reference only. You can easily shoot all of these bullets to 1500 fps without problem. The patch lube has but one purpose to prevent tearing the patch when the bullet is seated. Winchester target cartridge 22 short ammo ammunition shell box western peters. After a few rounds accuracy went nuts flyers everywhere and even off paper. You will need no other lube when using ppbs and smokeless powder. I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on the bullet. The 50th anniversary patch was issued in 2006 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of th 44 magnum. Paper patch supplies, paper patch templates, paper patch paper, lead bullets, paper patch bullets.