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January 24, 2016, 06:25 PM | #1 |
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.36 Navy Combustible Cartridges
Well hello everybody!
Yesterday I got a package in the mail from Hungary. Inside were the five reproduction cartridge boxes for .36 caliber percussion revolvers. Needless to say, I needed to make some cartridges! So I went to work making them today using a dowel rod mandrel, 126 grain conical bullets, 14 grains of GOEX FFG black powder, and some curling papers: They look really good! But the lid doesn't close on the box. The cartridges are a bit too long. I just emailed the Hungarian fellow who makes these, asking about what load I should try so the rounds will fit in the box. I am just glad to get some of these made, been meaning to for a long time now. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated on these cartridges, I'm sure you'll all be waiting with baited breath! If anyone want me to explain how to make these, let me know. Thanks for reading! M12 |
January 24, 2016, 06:33 PM | #2 |
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Those look really nice, but I can see why they won't fit in the box. Could you just use a round ball? Or, drill deeper holes in the box?
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January 24, 2016, 06:36 PM | #3 |
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Did you get those from Cap and Ball, the YouTube guy?
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January 24, 2016, 07:01 PM | #4 |
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Drill the holes deeper.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2HUcfAyaaQ They look the part, the conical bullets are historically accurate. The powder charge of 14 grains is also historically accurate, though the charge varied between makers of cartridges from about 12-18 grains of powder. It's a bit disappointing that these don't fit in the box. The cartridges look just like the ones I've seen in pictures but even with a 14 grain powder charge, still don't fit. There is about 3/8" of wood at the bottom left, so I think I'm going to drill the holes about 1/4" deeper. That should help. Drilling the holes deeper at the top won't help. I just emailed the maker of these boxes to see what load he recommends. As it is now, the box seems a bit small. I'll keep everyone posted. |
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January 24, 2016, 08:55 PM | #6 |
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how much does cap and ball charge for these?
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January 24, 2016, 09:26 PM | #7 | |
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January 25, 2016, 10:52 AM | #8 |
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How does the box hinge?
Can you show a picture of the hinge side? Thanks, Steve |
January 25, 2016, 11:47 AM | #9 |
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Funnily enough, I ordered one of these as well. It's at my post office, I need to go get it. My attempt to make paper cartridges was not a success, so I need to change up my method and try again. Good luck with yours!
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January 25, 2016, 12:35 PM | #10 |
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There is a strip of canvas that is glued to both parts of the box, allowing the lid to hinge open.
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January 26, 2016, 08:34 PM | #11 |
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The bullets used in the video are not nearly as pointed as yours, and I think he also put them deeper into the paper.
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January 26, 2016, 09:21 PM | #12 | |
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I on the other hand, am using bullets cast from a period-correct mold. The bottom line is they designed these boxes for the modern conical bullets and light charges of powder. No doubt. But, they also offer some reproduction Richmond Arsenal cartridge boxes that don't feature a lid, just seven bored holes in a block of wood. The seventh hole is for a packet of percussion caps, the other six obviously for cartridges. I am sure that that package design would be far more forgiving in overall cartridge length. I think I'm going to sell these boxes on ebay on just order some of the Richmond Arsenal boxes, that way I can make the cartridges any way I please and they should fit fine. |
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January 26, 2016, 09:32 PM | #13 |
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Does the ram flatten the points at all?
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January 27, 2016, 11:29 PM | #16 |
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I'm sure the cone shaped Dremel piece should work well for this if they don't fit.
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