Mar 22, 2012 · Look for the article, “Paper Patch Bullets in Black Powder Cartridges, For Beginners” on page 21 of that issue. The author shows and tells how to make and install paper patches.

Apr 2, 2008 · The problem with patching paper tho is we usually have the cart before the horse. We start out with a bullet and try to find paper that with two wraps will give us a diam. about .001” over groove …

Jul 10, 2008 · Just don't use any of the paper that has a shiny/slick coating on it. Regular paper especially for patching can be gotten from Buffalo Arms Co. From what I've written about paper you …

Jul 9, 2011 · The Paper Jacket, by Paul Matthews. Loading and Shooting Paper Patched Bullets A Beginners Guide, by Randolph Wright. Both are excellent reading and chocked full of information. …

Aug 5, 2008 · I roll paper bullets for my flintlock. It consists of a paper tube with the end tied by a string. Found it in a old lyman reloading phamplet. I believe a similar setup should work for paper patching …

Mar 12, 2023 · For me paper patching allows me to use soft lead so for hunting I get a good expanding bullet with no leading, After patching the bullet I use White label 45-10-45 with powder graphite for …

Jun 12, 2013 · In review, the paper patch or paper jacket protects the bullet from leading the bore. It also protects the bullet from gas cutting, that all time enemy of all cast bullets, plain base or not. This is …

Jul 7, 2025 · Paper Patching how to, why and other info on paper patch bullets.

Nov 3, 2023 · The Paper Jacket is a great read. I bought some #9 Onion Skin paper at .002" from Buffalo Arms with the bullets. I used that in the test and it works fine. I also have some very …

Jan 23, 2014 · Paper Patching how to, why and other info on paper patch bullets.