How To Make Paper Cartridges: The Manley Paper Cartridge Former

Published on February 9, 2019
Duration: 9:33

This video demonstrates the use of the Manley Paper Cartridge Former for creating black powder cartridges. It details the necessary materials, including coffee filters for their burn properties, and walks through the process of forming the paper envelope and filling it with powder and bullets. The resulting cartridges are shown to be firm and fit well in historical revolvers like the Remington New Model Army.

Quick Summary

The Manley Paper Cartridge Former simplifies making durable black powder cartridges. Use coffee filters for good burn properties, wax the mandrel and die to prevent sticking, and follow the steps to form the paper envelope, fill with 25 grains of Goex FFFG powder, and seal with a bullet heel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Paper Cartridge Making
  2. 00:13Materials Needed for Cartridge Former
  3. 01:55Unboxing the Manley Cartridge Former Kit
  4. 03:19Preparing Paper Components with Coffee Filters
  5. 04:36Forming the Paper Cartridge Envelope
  6. 06:38Final Assembly: Powder and Bullet
  7. 07:45Comparing Cartridges and Fitment Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are needed to make paper cartridges with the Manley Paper Cartridge Former?

You'll need the Manley former, paraffin wax, a tracing tool, scissors, coffee filters (for their burn properties), appropriate bullets (like .44 caliber Johnston & Dow), Goex FFFG powder, a glue stick, and a 3/4 inch paper punch.

How does the Manley Paper Cartridge Former work?

The former uses a waxed wooden mandrel and die block. Paper is rolled tightly around the mandrel, the base is formed with the die, and then it's filled with powder and sealed with a bullet heel.

Why are coffee filters recommended for making paper cartridges?

Coffee filters are recommended because they have excellent burning properties, which is desirable for black powder cartridges to ensure they ignite and burn efficiently when fired.

What is the powder capacity for the .44 caliber Manley former?

The die block for the .44 caliber Johnston & Dow bullet is marked for a specific powder capacity of 25 grains of Goex FFFG powder.

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