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Bezoar · October 19, 2004, 09:36 PM

Does anyone here make their own paper cartridges? How do you figure out the proper taper for the cartridge? No information i can find says that the bullets were lubed at any time of manufacture, but loads for the enfield rifle as made in india have the bullet/bullet end of the finished cartridge dipped in tallow/bees wax.

And does anyone have any information on the TINFOIL Cartridges made by Colt's cartridge plant in the 18502-early civil war?

Colt charged 25 dollars for a gun that only took 12.50-13.00 to build, Remington charged 15 for a gun that took 12 or so to build.

October 19, 2004, 09:36 PM	#1
Bezoar Junior member Join Date: October 19, 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 578	Cumbustible Cartridges Does anyone here make their own paper cartridges? How do you figure out the proper taper for the cartridge? No information i can find says that the bullets were lubed at any time of manufacture, but loads for the enfield rifle as made in india have the bullet/bullet end of the finished cartridge dipped in tallow/bees wax. And does anyone have any information on the TINFOIL Cartridges made by Colt's cartridge plant in the 18502-early civil war? Colt charged 25 dollars for a gun that only took 12.50-13.00 to build, Remington charged 15 for a gun that took 12 or so to build.