Paper patched bullets 303 british rifle

What diameter of bullet to use in enfield p61 what diameter of bullet to use in enfield p61. North american muzzleloader hunting shares a couple of ways to patch lead bullets and the papers that works best. I feed paper patch bullets through tubular magazines in leveraction rifles chambered for the. Ppb cartridges will work just fine in most larger, lubed bullet chambers. Quite possibly one of the most produced bullets in the world, being used in the soviet cartridges like the 7. We have loaded many 303 british cases with greased lead, paper patch and copper. The bullets were seated to a depth which placed the base of the bullet flush with the bottom of the. We have loaded many 303 british cases with greased lead, paper patch and copper jacketed bullets ahead of heavily compressed charges of black powder.

Paper ballistics are fine, but 15% or so greater drop at 300 yds really isnt significant. It is also possible to run the paperpatched bullet. It was up to the individual to acquire a mold close to the bore, and supplement the diameter to the bore. However, when the jarmann rifle was adopted in the early 1880s a paper patched bullet was introduced. Cast bullet moulds hand cast lead projectiles with brass molds. Mike was getting five reloads with 303 brass before he got case head separations. Now living here in canada getting reloading components is hit and miss, once you find a load that works right for you you can never find the powderbullets again. Refining paperpatched loads for smokeless powder load. The bullets im actually interested in paperpatching would be for the. I have also used aa5744 with cast bullets in the 4570 and 3006. The british used paper patched bullets in breechloaders up until the 303 came along.

Click on any of the below links to see our selection of rifle bullets in that particular caliber. So, no reason at all to do it if you like and are happy with copper jackets. Widener s carries 303 caliber bullets for sale at cheap prices. Paper patch bullets were once the most popular type of bullets in the 1800s. Paper patched bullets were especially popular in europe, and was used in, for example, the british martinihenry rifle and mausers infanteriegewehr mod. Bellot sb303a rifle 303 british 180 gr full metal jacket fmj.

We describe another method to economically and simply custom fit the bullet to your rifle bore to make your military surplus rifle shoot accurately. From a military perspective, the paper patched bullets were not that popular in the usa, but they were extensively used among civilians. Unfollow lee enfield 303 magazine to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Unfortunately they just barely were crimped in the case and i could actually pull the bullets out with my fingers. We describe another method to economically and simply custom fit the bullet to your rifle bore to make your military surplus rifle shoot. How to slug your military surplus rifle to find correct bore diameter to be able to craft a load for your firearm. Your bore must be in very good order to shoot these paper patched bullets, if there is any nasty pitting you would be best off with the greased minnie.

When i first bought this rifle, before any restoration work had been done i immediately went to a local sporting good store and purchased a box of the remington. The other rifle a cavalry carbine barrelled 1896 mle must have seen many. In addition to coming to this conclusion about prepatched bullet diameter, i also investigated the factors of bullet hardness, patch type and powder choice, hoping to further refine smokeless powder paperpatched loads. In the early days, the bullet round ball mold quite often fit the bore of the rifle rather poorly. Be aware that due to their custom nature, many of these bullets are designed for a specific purpose or firearm, and wont necessarily fit or feed as drawn in all guns of that caliber. Anyway, i got this thing to shoot with paper patched bullets and that is my whole point rust damaged and worn bores can be made to shoot pretty well by paper patching cast bullets.

But to get you started in the right direction, here are some general rules on how to select a rifle bullet. The bore is spotless overall a great value at this price. The rifles were made by colt ironically as berdan was an engineer and not a manufacturer. This empty box calls for 185 grain patched bullets and is in near excellent condition. You probably know that with paper patched bullets the actual measurement is not the whole story. Top label shows light soiling, several scuffs and small loss at corners. I was finally able to test fire the rifle last month. What started as a small dream has become a multimillion dollar international business selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. The facts are that hiram berdan first utilized paper patch bullets starting in 1868. In 1891 the cartridge was adapted to use smokeless powder. Is paper patching real for making bullets untraceable. Recoil pad added by previous owner who hunted deer in pennsylvania with this rifle.

Youll only need enough lube to cover the paper patch. Original sight as used from meters and very accurate. Case life in the 303 british when reloading can be problematic due to the over sized chambers and the various head space issue that can arise due to the fact that pretty much every 303 rifle is a project unto itself when it comes to reloading. I am impressed with the way you shipped the bullets all bullets in individual holes. Paper and cloth patching has been around long before the cartridge. Buffalo hunters used this type of bullet to hunt millions of buffalos.

Ppbs work equally well with black or smokeless powder. I first shot at a paper target to establish the sight offset. This catalog is a record of molds ive made, and posted for reference. A steel punch and hammer was used to deprimeprime the case, a scoop for the black powder charge, a hole punch to make wads, and a marked wood dowel for compression. I have learned from the british militaria forums that c. Years ago i did some of that paper patching for a 3006 spfld according to the harris developments. And even paper patched some bullets for my 375 hh improved to shoot deer with.

How good is the quality of the 303 british enfields that used to be pretty plentiful on the market. Casting, patching and loading their paper patch bullets in the hunting field. Even, if you are looking for aluminum bullet moulds, steel bullet molds or cast iron. This one shot great from the get go with paper patched bullets. Best accuracy is usually accomplished with a much closer fit, tailored to a particular firearm. It does so well i am not going to fool with any other powders. Paper patched bullets ppb are probably the most controversial of all lead bullet styles. Paper patched bullets were used civilians and armed forces all over the world. I dont remember if he was neck sizing, but that is what i did. When the norwegian army started using metallic cartridges in 1867, a grease grooved bullet was used in the 12 mm remington rolling block ammunition. Thickness of the patch has to be manipulated using different weights and compositions of paper until everything works just right. Such cartridges and their rifles were quite accurate for hunting game way out to 400 yards or beyond. The other rifle a cavalry carbine barrelled 1896 mle must have seen many cordite mkvii rounds but it does still have a shadow of rifling in its now. We carry 303 british ammo from top brand ammo manufacturers such as federal, remington, winchester, hornady, pmc and others.

These include federal powershok 303british 150gr sp 20pkt, federal. These old war horses have a variable size bore made by war time production and worn reamers or by lots of use. I have a 4570 sharps rifle and just recently received my order of 500 grain spire point bullets. The roundnosed noe bullet for paper, the flatnosed accurate mold for the woods. Reload your 303 british rifle with instock projectiles today. Top long range muzzleloading targt shooters of the mid 1800s commonly relied on paperpatched conical bullets. What diameter of bullet to use in enfield p61 british. I have used watersoluble white glue elmers to wet the paper patch and create a good tough paper jacket. I use paper from old patterns that women use to make clothes, and it works beautifully. Jeff in nz, ric, giorgio and i have been discussing the. Gaschecked bullet designs can be shot faster than the plain. Republic metallic cartridge company 4570 paper patch. We used three stages of compression and there was no need to seat a bullet or use a wad, no powder was coming out of those cases.

I also wipe my own loaded cartridges with a paper towel before boxing, to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on the bullet. But, to get the very best results i handload commercially available cases wi. All the larger game i have shot have been with my reloaded rounds. Loading paper patch in the 303 british questions if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. These 10packs of large, heavy bullets by any maker, most often ers, umc or win, are notorious for having been broken open, usually missing some contents. Test loads note the waterproofed patches on bullets at left. If it slips in with a slight resistance, its the right size. Its been a while since ive followed up on my unconventional load posts but yesterday i finally got some time to get out to the range and get some real results with the. Cast or swaged lead bullets with paper jackets are potentially cheaper than copper jacketed bullets, require no gcs like higher velocity cast do. I also did some hunting rifle paper patching very successfully with my 358 win see other 35 cal thread.