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hoosierlogger
03-29-2009, 07:03 PM
I was just sitting here thinking about how Id like to learn how to paper patch me some boolits for my 30-30. I got to thinking about muzzle loaders. According to an online ballistics chart I found with Thompson Centers suggested loads, a .50 cal muzzleloader with a 175 grain round ball with 100 grains of FF and a patch lubricated with T/C no. 13 lube leaves the muzzle at 2052 fps.

Lymans 49 th edition reloaders handbook states that a 170 grain #2 alloy will have 1575 fps with IMR-4227 (accuracy load).

So what I am wondering is if a lubed muzzle loader patch would hold up and be an acceptable substitute for a paper patch and gas check in the faster twist barrel of the 30-30.

Am I on to something here or is it the stupidest thing you have heard today?

hoosierlogger
03-29-2009, 07:07 PM
sorry I just noticed I put this in the swaging forum can some one move it to the paper patching fourm. Thanks it wont happen again.

No_1
03-29-2009, 07:15 PM
Done.

Robert


sorry I just noticed I put this in the swaging forum can some one move it to the paper patching fourm. Thanks it wont happen again.

hoosierlogger
03-29-2009, 07:21 PM
Done.

Robert
thank you sir

docone31
03-29-2009, 07:45 PM
I believe if you try that, you will be disappointed.
Paper unlike cloth patching has control once rolled. The paper actually holds the shape to an extent, whereas the cloth patch will become quite uncontrollable.
I have found information of paper patching Mine' bullets however.
For the 30-30, which I have heard patches real well, stay with paper. Far simpler and effective.