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Shot the Uberti Colt 1860 to try out some paper cartridge variations. Still not happy with my cartidge materials and methods; cons still outweight the pros, so will continue to investigate and try some other assembly and load variations. Also shot the SMR at 100 yds to discover where it was hitting and grouping and inform possible sight tweaking. Some good times had socializing with other shooters to admire their guns and they mine, exchanging information and opinion, and also learning from another BP enthiusiast about fowler pieces.
 
Today I finally got around to doing the Mike Belliveau, 1860 modification to facilitate the loading conicals and paper cartridges.



This turned out much easier than anticipated and I'm pleased with the result. Tomorrow I'll range test the new Eras Gone Kerr conicals in both the1860 and 1858 Remington.

This may rekindle my interest in making paper cartridges. I have developed a simplified method which eliminates the bottom cup and will try to show that later.

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Shot the Uberti Colt 1860 to try out some paper cartridge variations. Still not happy with my cartidge materials and methods; cons still outweight the pros, so will continue to investigate and try some other assembly and load variations. Also shot the SMR at 100 yds to discover where it was hitting and grouping and inform possible sight tweaking. Some good times had socializing with other shooters to admire their guns and they mine, exchanging information and opinion, and also learning from another BP enthiusiast about fowler pieces.
Back when we used to do magic tricks in the 1970's, we had this nitrated paper called flash paper that would go POOF and disappear. This flash paper would be a perfect solution to cartridges in a cap and ball revolver. The flash of the cap would set off the paper and the powder at the same time leaving no paper residue. Being flammable, it may even help with the ignition of the powder in the chamber.
Ohio Rusty ><>
 
Time to make the patches.

On this go round, I'll leave the patches wet and zip lock bag them.

The greasy stuff that leeches its way into the material may work as a lubricant.
 

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What muzzleloading thing have I done today?

Lets start by logging in and poking around the different sections for the first time in forever!!! Havent shot a muzzleloader since january. Getting that itch!!!

Have a couple maxwell arms .45 barrels and cva .45 mountain rifle parts to sell real soon. Probably my Tennessee stock project and .32 Dixie works barrel as well. They need to be built and finishe dand shot and its just way above my skill level. Anyone in Louisiana interested? Lol

Anyways I miss being here. Hunting season around the corner and I need to.get to shootin! Hoping to come around more often.
Welcome back!
 
Time to make the patches.

On this go round, I'll leave the patches wet and zip lock bag them.

The greasy stuff that leeches its way into the material may work as a lubricant.
I'll be damned ! I've been throwing those bags away !
Looks like pork roll n eggs and Jersey burgers will be on this weekends camping trip menu (at the Penn St / Mountaineers game)
 
I'll be damned ! I've been throwing those bags away !
Looks like pork roll n eggs and Jersey burgers will be on this weekends camping trip menu (at the Penn St / Mountaineers game)
 

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