I run my paper patch up onto the start of the nose section about a 1/16 in. to help support/keep bullet centered.
Sorry it took me some time to respond but now looks like I'm fully retired, and...
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Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
I run my paper patch up onto the start of the nose section about a 1/16 in. to help support/keep bullet centered.
Sorry it took me some time to respond but now looks like I'm fully retired, and...
Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
I should point out I use the same size/height of paper patch for both boolits, so it obviously covers some of the long ogive on the left projectile.
Happy new year everyone!
Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
Both test boolits are plain base, the one on the left -- the shorter base one, was the one that showed promise. hope to get to the range for more testing. try to post my pic.
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Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
I apologize to everyone for not contributing much lately to this forum. Hopefully this winter that will change and I will be posting more on my paper patching with 416 Taylor. Last spring tried 66...
Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
Robert -- thanks for the reply. What are you getting for velocity in your 416 Taylor with that load? My other question is do you use anything underneath the patched boolit for a filler over the...
Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
303 guy - thanks for the reply. Looking to work up both a plinker and also a full strength load for hunting. Will keep you guys posted. Over the years all of you on this forum have assisted with my...
Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
Noted in searches here, most feel that with a brake you do not get the accuracy with PP, but posts were several years ago. The brake I have on the M70 is threaded on, so can remove and compare...
Forum: Smokeless Paper Patching
Has any one tried using paper patch in a rifle with a muzzle brake? Possible issue of paper coming off bullet during exit from break affecting accuracy ---? My 338 wm has a brake on it, wanting to...
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