Reloading for 1865 1st Allin

[Dick Hosmer]

Very good - I especially noted two things: no keyholing, and no smoke/gas leakage at breech.

[w10085]

This is a little late but I have paper patched minie balls to get the diameter larger for cartridge guns. My first 50-70 cartridges were done this way. It worked as a stopgap for me but may be fine long term to keep from buying a custom mould. Good luck!

[Carlsr]

Paper patching may help to tighten the bullet in the case without having to crimp it?? Thanks w10085, didn’t think of that.