lonewolf172
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I just ordered some potassium nitrate in order to make some Nitrate paper. Is there any formula, percentage, to make up the mixture i.e. how much potassium vs. how much water?
Just a note, Spectracide Stump Remover is pure potassium nitrate. Ive used it for making slow match and something else we're not allowed to talk about here and it worked quite well. It might be easier and cheaper than ordering it on line depending if your local hardware store carries it.I just ordered some potassium nitrate in order to make some Nitrate paper. Is there any formula, percentage, to make up the mixture i.e. how much potassium vs. how much water?
the cartridges I make for my Sharps uses plain copy paper nitrated with nitrated hair curler paper for the flat base cap. There is a free graph making program the lays out forms for the skins about 15 to a page.
Cut them out and roll using common glue stick.
I am not trying to make reproductions of the original cartridges but something practical to shoot.
My lube is 50:50 by weight lard and either beeswax or paraffin wax.
The completed cartridge is dipped in melted lube to the edge of the paper.
Simple quick .and a fairly durable cartridge.
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[I would add the using American Pioneer Powder (ONLY) removes the necessity for lube, as the fouling acts as a bullet lube.
Using Pyrodex or 777 "son you are on your own" to quote a great line from Blazing Saddles.
Also APP fouling is concurrent not consecutive meaning you barrel is supposed to be only one shot dirty improving accuracy and cleaning.
More on this there are a dozen rounds APP loaded for in the morning so we shall see.
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