Cartridge template

[AFMSgt]

Have a Bess on the way and would like to make some paper cartridges (not blanks) but can't find a template. Does anyone have one they could post?

 

[tozzybum]

draw a "square" on a piece of stiff card.6"x6".then on the rhd side measure up 3"then draw from the 3" a line across to the top left corner this gives you your template shape.cut above the 3" line so your square now has an angled top \ like so .you can use this shape to cut around on newspaper to give you the cartridge base .then cut a piece of dowel 9/16 diameter by 6"long .draw a line 4 1/2 "from the end as a mark .roll the paper around the dowel from the line twisting the tail at the end and pull the cartridge off the dowel.u should now have a tube shape with a twist at one end.drop your ball in and twist the tube to "seal" the ball in then pour a measured charge in 70/80 grains to suit your needs.fold the excess paper over in a tail and either paper glue or tie in place depending on your teacher/preference.there you go a basic cartridge .sorry theres no photos but this is my version of the 10 or so different one,s off t,internet atb

 

[ZUG]

Go to YouTube and look up "Making Minie Ball Cartridges" you will find a LOT of ways to "skin the cat" along with dimensions to use - you may need to adjust the paper size for the Bess's ball but the idea is the same :wink: :v