Date Posted:15:59:13 12/02/07 Sun Author: Pete Subject: Re: paper cartridge In reply to:
Paul Serb
's message, "paper cartridge" on 16:14:53 11/26/07 Mon
I scanned a page out of the 1967 booklet "Sketchbook '76" and saved it as a pdf file for you to download and print out. It gives you a template showing the dimensions and shape of the cartridge paper to use.
I find that newsprint paper is the best to use today. We've tried other type of paper, some are too brittle (for instance, the yellow pages), some too thick and hard to tear. (copy paper is hard to tear with your teeth)
For a Bess, we've been experimenting with the British issue ball. They used a .690 ball for their .750 bore guns. that left exactly enough windage for a cartridge to be loaded, paper and all.
For the .69 cal French guns, let's assume it takes the same amount of windage for the paper. That leaves what, a .630 ball? Something in that area should work. I've got a .600 ball mold here, and I'll have to try making some cartridges for a .69 cal gun to see what it does.
Since 70 grains seems to work so well in my .69 guns, I'd try loading the cartridge with 90 grians of FFg. That leaves 15 grains for the priming charge and 5 grains to be spilled in fumbling to prime. (it's below freezing here and shivering hands leads to spilled powder LOL)
Let us know how it works out!
Pete
>How do I make the best paper cartridge or f
ind a good
>example on the web to make one for .69 cal
>muzzleloader Thanks, Paul
