What paper do i use for cartridges?

[idonthaveamusketyet:|]

im thinking about getting a flintlock and i wanted to know if the paper for cartridges matters. if so, what kind (normal printer, construction paper, ect)

 

[zneufeld]

What type of flintlock are you considering?

I recently learned to make cartridges from this video:

Mike found that, with the caliber balls he was using, heavy paper meant that the cartridge wouldn't load, so he went to a smaller caliber ball and newspaper.

There are a few other threads in this forum on this topic. I scanned then a while back, and I remember a wide variety of types of paper folks recommend.

 

[MAPMFF]

I use this brand of newsprint, comes in big pads, I think mine is 14" or 18"x24 (basically newspaper size) so I can trace out and cut multiple blanks at a time. I get it from Michaels arts and crafts store.

 

[user 49399]

I like the paper that you sometimes find in new shoe boxes. Also the packing paper that comes in Amazon orders.

 

[user 49399]

Made from “Amazon packing paper “.

 

[tenngun]

I was about to add that. It’s a good color to boot.

 

[user 49399]

A Fusil de Chasse like this is versatile and fun to shoot. It’s hard to beat.

 

[Woodwright]

im thinking about getting a flintlock and i wanted to know if the paper for cartridges matters. if so, what kind (normal printer, construction paper, ect)

I use TRIMACO Easy Mask paper that is available from Home Depot. It is cheap and makes great cartridges.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TRIMACO...MERCH=REC-_-searchViewed-_-NA-_-202040754-_-N

 

[Loyalist Dave]

You can use newsprint...,

I go to The Dollar Store, and I buy a book with non-glossy paper. I use that. The paper is just a bit higher quality than newsprint, so it's more durable, but it's not like copier paper that is tougher and stiffer and thus harder to tear open with the teeth when loading my musket. I have gone in the past to the local library where they are selling off old paperbacks for a buck or two, and used those. The library gets money for new books, and I get to blow smoke with cartridges...win win.

LD

 

[Dave Fox]

the paper my Brown Bess came wrapped in from IMA

works swell with my M.1840 U.S. musket.

 

[RonT]

Newsprint, for both powder and shot.
Cheers,
R

 

[Griz44Mag]

A Fusil de Chasse like this is versatile and fun to shoot. It’s hard to beat.

What did that have to do with cartridge paper???

 

[Griz44Mag]

the paper my Brown Bess came wrapped in from IMA View attachment 99331works swell with my M.1840 U.S. musket.

Waste not - want not!!!!

 

[MAPMFF]

What did that have to do with cartridge paper???

I think perhaps he took the OP's question as to which type of piece as a first flintlock to purchase.

 

[user 49399]

What did that have to do with cartridge paper???

OP said they were looking to get a flintlock. Just offered a simple suggestion in case they were interested. Just trying to be helpful is all.

 

[fireman1]

This thread is relevant to my interest.

Cool.