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Chuck Dye · September 4, 2002, 06:27 PM

Years ago one of the rags (Shooting Times?) ran an article on paper patching modern ammo. As I recall, 100% rag paper strips were wrapped wet around a bullet, allowed to dry, then loaded. The system worked best if the bullet had been lightly scored by rolling it between two files so the rifling gripped the paper, the paper gripped the bullet. Several loads were tested, .284" bullets in .30 calibre cases and rifles. Velocities were consistent with the bullet weight, accuracy equal to or even slightly better than full calibre bullets. Don't know about getting a patched bullet across a revolver's cylinder to barrel gap, but the technique should work for pistols.

September 4, 2002, 06:27 PM	#29
Chuck Dye Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2002 Location: Oregon-The wet side. Posts: 949	Years ago one of the rags (Shooting Times?) ran an article on paper patching modern ammo. As I recall, 100% rag paper strips were wrapped wet around a bullet, allowed to dry, then loaded. The system worked best if the bullet had been lightly scored by rolling it between two files so the rifling gripped the paper, the paper gripped the bullet. Several loads were tested, .284" bullets in .30 calibre cases and rifles. Velocities were consistent with the bullet weight, accuracy equal to or even slightly better than full calibre bullets. Don't know about getting a patched bullet across a revolver's cylinder to barrel gap, but the technique should work for pistols. __________________ Gee, I'd love to see your data!