p246
09-23-2013, 12:21
I wanted to try out paperpatching in 45-70 for the trapdoor. After some research I decided to try with coffee filter paper. Its tough and has low ash content. Spent an hour making my pattern for Lee 457-500-F mould. I beagled the mould so it threw . 459 bullets. They weigh 505 grains with 1 to 20 tin to lead pour. Went with 60 degree cuts on both ends of paper. Sized bûllets down to. 452. Two wraps of paper put it back to .459. Used the simple twist end for now.
Had issue at first with paper tearing when pushing bullet into brass case. Flared brass more à ndwiped light layer of wax on paper, went right in. Put thin veg was between bullet and 45 grains compressed pyrodex.
Loaded same load with bullets lubed with SP lube to compare velocity and accuracy. Now need time to get to range
Had issue at first with paper tearing when pushing bullet into brass case. Flared brass more à ndwiped light layer of wax on paper, went right in. Put thin veg was between bullet and 45 grains compressed pyrodex.
Loaded same load with bullets lubed with SP lube to compare velocity and accuracy. Now need time to get to range