You can make cartridges when you aren't going to be shooting, like when the weather's bad or it's dark out. Extra cylinders cost$$$$, paper costs $ and can be stockpiled for later shooting. That being said, most of these forming kits are overly elaborate
I'm kinda like you on this paper cartridge maker. It is a work of art as ZUG said but too expensive for me.. My favored way of making paper cartridges is using the kit that the guy at Guns of the West sells at the link below. I can make paper cartridges fast with his kit.
Well, I suggest you check out these Paper Cartridge Kits. They are far superior, allowing you to make cartridges much faster. They also offer a variety of calibers, ranging from .31 to 0.69: Paper Cartridge Former .44
These are always available.
Yes, definitely saves time at the range. That time saved is used during other time to make the cartridges. It's kind of a wash, but for those that enjoy it, we don't do it for a savings, it's a hobby within a hobby, like making your own fishing tackle or archery equipment.
As a hobby, I would like to improve my loading speed and efficiency. I enjoy making cartridges with quality tools. Of course, you can do it with just a wooden stick and whatever you have in your garage, but I prefer to use tools, like many other shooters do. As I said, this 0.58 caliber paper cartridge former is the best I have tried yet.Yes, definitely saves time at the range. That time saved is used during other time to make the cartridges. It's kind of a wash, but for those that enjoy it, we don't do it for a savings, it's a hobby within a hobby, like making your own fishing tackle or archery equipment.
Not bad at all for a wooden stick, but in my humble opinion, they just aren't as accurate as what I can create with my tools.
I don't make traditional-style cartridges either. My point is that I am able to make cartridges quickly simply because I have the right tools for the job. Of course, if you don't mind spending more time making paper cartridges and you want to be 100% self-reliant, that's fine. But I bet that I can make 2 cartridges in the time it takes you to make just one.I agree, but I'm after streamlining the loading process, not historical accuracy. The p.c. ones are sharp looking, but I'm going to shoot them so I don't get too caught up in looks, only performance.
I do have to give you credit for taking the time to make the historical ones, they're a bit of work.
Mine are actually pretty fast, but they aren't as nice as yours that are made with loading tools. That's ok cause I'm going to light them on fire. Duh. I watched the video, that's pretty slick. Mine are just as fast with the method I'm using now, so not much difference. Thanks for posting that, I'll refer future questions to your? video
