Searching for onionskin paper?

[montana_charlie]

I was browsing eBay today, and ran across some 25% rag, 9 pound, onionskin paper for sale.
The seller has three different sales going for one, two, or four reams of this paper.

This is the link to his four ream sale.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Onion-Skin-Four-reams-Vintage-Millers-Falls-25-cotton-35-years-old-unopen-/380529193993?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58994eb409

CM

[zuke]

Thank's for the post

[Idaho Sharpshooter]

iirc, I got mine at www.draftingsteals.com or something similar.

[atr]

Idaho Sharpshooter is on the right track....go to a drafting supply shop and pick up some tracing paper....

[Beekeeper]

I do not know if it will work for you but I have just finished patching a lot of boolits for one of my 71/84 Mausers that I shoot with black powder.

I used a stock report paper.
You can almost read the newspaper through it.
Measures .001 on my mike.
If you do not get too rambunctus with the wrapping it works great.
Used some once before and it seems to work well with either black or smokeless.

Hey it is a great way to use the paper that most people throw in the trash.

beekeeper

[uscra112]

Stock Report Paper?

[Skipper]

12" by 50 yds for 12 bucks:

http://www.suppliesnet.com/12-x50yd-tracing-paper-white.aspx

[Beekeeper]

uscra112,
Stock report paper is the flimsey paper you get yearly with you stock report in it.
Is sent to you about stock voting time.
Especilly if they want you to vote them a new pay raise.


beekeeper

[montana_charlie]

12" by 50 yds for 12 bucks:

http://www.suppliesnet.com/12-x50yd-tracing-paper-white.aspx
I understand that the paper at your link seems to be a good way to 'save money' on paper.

However, consider this ...

Onionskin paper with some amount of cotton fiber is known to be a perfect type for paper patching. Other kinds may work, but onionskin is a known factor.

A ream (500 sheets) of onionskin is typically about $25 when you can find it.
Your roll of paper is $12.

The ream of onionskin contains 46,750 square inches of paper, while the roll you recommend only has 21,600 square inches.
Yes, you pay twice as much for the onionskin, but you get more than twice as much paper ... and it is a type of paper that is universally KNOWN to be good for patching BPCR bullets.

Take your pick ... it's your money.

CM

[zuke]

Couldn't you use the "other" type of paper for windy day's? :kidding:

[drhall762]

CM, Thanks for the tip. Bought 4 reams. Never use it all but I am sure I can find a home for some of it.

Dave

[montana_charlie]

CM, Thanks for the tip.
Press on, Dave.

[drhall762]

It arrived. Now the fun (work) begins. So many boolits to patch, so little time.

Dave

[rollmyown]

Is fine/lightweight onion skin paper ok for paper patching?

I'm looking at a ream of Southworth fine lightweight onion skin paper

[montana_charlie]

Is fine/lightweight onion skin paper ok for paper patching?

I'm looking at a ream of Southworth fine lightweight onion skin paper
That is 'finest kind' paper, Bub. Buy enough to last your entire life if you can.
Otherwise, you will be searching for paper again ... and 'finest kind' isn't being made any more.

CM

[rollmyown]

Thanks