Paper Cartridge Kits

Published on July 14, 2020
Duration: 8:43

This video demonstrates how to create paper cartridges for cap and ball revolvers using the Guns of the West kit. It covers assembling the paper envelopes, charging them with specific powder charges (17 grains for .36, 25 grains for .44), seating bullets, and lubricating the finished cartridges with a beeswax and tallow blend. The kit includes formers, paper, lube, and a funnel for a complete DIY ammunition solution.

Quick Summary

The Guns of the West paper cartridge kit allows DIY creation for .36 and .44 caliber cap and ball revolvers. It includes formers, paper, lube, and a funnel. Recommended powder charges are 17 grains for .36 and 25 grains for .44, measured with the former. Lubrication uses a 50/50 beeswax and lamb tallow blend.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Paper Cartridge Kit
  2. 00:17Kit Contents and Components
  3. 01:38How to Make Cartridge Envelopes
  4. 04:46Charging Cartridges with Black Powder
  5. 05:34Seating Bullets and Sealing Cartridges
  6. 06:16Applying Lubricant to Cartridges
  7. 07:00Caliber and Projectile Options

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Guns of the West paper cartridge kit?

The kit typically contains .36 and/or .44 caliber formers, pre-cut paper circles, bullet lubricant, a glue stick, and a powder funnel, providing all necessary components for DIY cartridge creation.

How much black powder should be used for paper cartridges?

The recommended powder charge is 17 grains for .36 caliber cartridges and 25 grains for .44 caliber cartridges, often measured using the built-in capacity of the cartridge former.

What materials are used to make the paper cartridge envelopes?

The envelopes are typically constructed using thin paper like RAW Classic cigarette papers or coffee filters, rolled around a former and secured with glue.

How are the paper cartridges lubricated?

Finished cartridges are lubricated using a custom blend, commonly a 50/50 mixture of beeswax and lamb tallow, applied to the exterior to protect the powder and bullet.

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