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    Paper cartridges for Brown Bess?

    Thanks Jim, PM sent.
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    Paper cartridges for Brown Bess?

    Great informaton! Thanks very much.
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    Paper cartridges for Brown Bess?

    Jim, Can you give me some details on how you make your cartridges? A .69 ball in the .75 Bess? That is very interesting, I would like to read on that topic. Can you point me to a source? I suspect they must have used either heavier paper or several wraps. Considering the size difference...
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    Paper cartridges for Brown Bess?

    I recently aquired a 2nd model Brown Bess and need some help regarding loads. Can anyone point me to a tutorial on making paper cartridges for it of the type used during the 1700s? Was the ball end of the cartridge dipped in lube? Also if I load with a patched .735 ball, I need suggestions on...
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