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Loading conicals?
BowEd:
I just use regular old typing paper but I'm sure other types will work too.The paper tube is cinch tied at one end first.Then the ball is inserted.You can use the 1/2" dowel to set it in good.That's for a .52 cal.ball so it fits tight.Then it is cinch tied above the ball good.Then it is dipped into your liquid lube.Left to cool and harden.
The ball sits seated tight inside the lubed paper patch and seated tight on top of your powder even with the tied off end of string beneath it.The lubed paper is your patch.They fly out of my rifle just as accurate as a pillow tick patch.
Those are my quick loads for hunting.I'm still one to use regular old black powder yet.
lebhuntfish:
I got you now Ed. For some reason I was thinking i had to tear off both sides of the ball. Im going to make some and shoot them and see how they do. Thanks for the info bud!
Patrick
BowEd:
If it could work back in the civil war days there's no reason it can't work now.
lebhuntfish:
Absolutely true!
Patrick
lebhuntfish:
Well I made up some of those quick loads. I think I about have it figured out. I shot a few of those REAL conicals. No wad and they shoot all over. I put a lubercated felt wad in and it was better. I decided to up the charge to 90 grains and I shot a 2 in group at a hundred yards. But my round balls are more accurat. But at least I know that if I need to shoot them, say at bigger game like elk, they will be pretty accurat.
Here is a pic of my quick loaders. They shoot just like my patched round ball. Just like you said Ed! Thanks for the help!
Patrick
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