Wrapping ammo in paper?

[no34570]

Hi
Does anyone know how or where I can find information on how to wrap ammunition in paper and then tie it up with string? http://milsurpafterhours.com/bb/images/smilies/icon_question.gif

Like the old time ammo,like 577/450,.303 and the like??

Hope this is in the right forum[smilie=1:

[docone31]

I have seen them.
Are you talking 10rd packages, or 20rd packages?
I do not know how to do it, but I have seen it.

[no34570]

Hi docone31
10 rd packages
Thanks mate for the reply.

[docone31]

I have seen it, and I have seen old packages.
They used waxed paper for one thing, and hemp twine.

[no34570]

I have seen it, and I have seen old packages.
They used waxed paper for one thing, and hemp twine.

Yeah,I have seen that too.
I've seen it on a website,but do you think I can remember:roll:
Will keep searching though....

Thanks mate

[mtnman31]

http://www.oldammo.com/index.htm

This website is a good resource for info. It can be tough to use when you get back to some of the older posts because of links that aren't updated, you just have navigate from the home page. I used this site when I was playing around with making some replica boxes for my old calibers. The below post shows a sample of some of the boxes I made.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=36090
I haven't tried making wrapped ammo bundles but it doesn't seem like it would be too hard once you figure out the proper dimensions for the paper and final size of the completed bundle.

[Multigunner]

I used to use those single serving cereal boxes, I forget how many .303 they hold.
I'd spray paint the box black just for looks.

If using a box its best to use paper or thin carboard spacers.

There are types of paper that are non reactive to brass.

[jbc]

http://www.horsesoldier.com/catalog/154-515a.JPEG

[no34570]

http://www.oldammo.com/index.htm

This website is a good resource for info. It can be tough to use when you get back to some of the older posts because of links that aren't updated, you just have navigate from the home page. I used this site when I was playing around with making some replica boxes for my old calibers. The below post shows a sample of some of the boxes I made.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=36090
I haven't tried making wrapped ammo bundles but it doesn't seem like it would be too hard once you figure out the proper dimensions for the paper and final size of the completed bundle.
Mtnman31

Wow,that was some great links there,thanks for that.
Got some good images from there and fonts.

Thanks mate

[no34570]

I used to use those single serving cereal boxes, I forget how many .303 they hold.
I'd spray paint the box black just for looks.

If using a box its best to use paper or thin carboard spacers.

There are types of paper that are non reactive to brass.

Mate,what a great idea and your getting the benefit of having breakfast too[smilie=s:
I like that.

[no34570]

http://www.horsesoldier.com/catalog/154-515a.JPEG


That's what I'm talking about mate,just wish I knew how they did it.

[NickSS]

I have made paper wrapped bundles of cartridges for my Sharps percussion carbine with 10 per pack. I first layed five cartridges side by side and measured the distance accross the cartridges. From that I made a wood trough out of ply wood nailed to a piece of 1X cut to that dimension. I then cut wrapping paper to a size that I determined was 2X longer than the cartridges and wide enough to go 1 and 1/2 times around the bundle. I then layed a piece of string down the center of the board and layed the paper on top. I stacked five rounds with the bullet facing left and right alternating then stacked another five round with the bullets facing opposite from the first row. Next fold the paper over the cartridges first one flap then followed by the flap from the other side. The fold the ends down and into a triagle shape and the fold the ends up along side the packet. Grab the string ends and wrap it around the bundle crossing in the middle. Lift the packet out of the trough and complete raping the string around the bundle and tie it off. I have made many bundles like this to fit into my cartridge box that I carry the ammo in.

[zuke]

I have in the not to distant past seen 7.62x54R ammo wrapped this way, but don't use that caliber.

[bcp477]

"How they did it" ? What difference does that make ? Why not just find some suitable paper and string...... and wrap the cartridges ("just do it !" ). You can experiment to find the "best" way. Somehow, I don't think this is a high- technology exercise.....requiring a special fixture be made, etc........:roll:

[jhrosier]

Here is a 20 round package of military 7.62x54R:

http://images47.fotki.com/v1589/photos/5/590147/4595648/762x54package-vi.jpg

Notice the paper between the layers of cartridges.
This package would appear to have been done in some sort of box or tray.
It is not visible, but the string is wrapped both ways to hold the end flaps closed also.

Jack

[jhrosier]

"How they did it" ? What difference does that make ? Why not just find some suitable paper and string...... and wrap the cartridges ("just do it !" ). You can experiment to find the "best" way. Somehow, I don't think this is a high- technology exercise.....requiring a special fixture be made, etc........:roll:

It is interesting and it keeps us from dwelling on the weather or politics.;-)

A tray with bottom, front, and back, with the ends open should do the trick. The twenty rounder that I showed don't seem to be very durable. I would go with ten rounds in just two layers.

Jack

[no34570]

Thanks fellas
For all your input,have plenty of options and ideas now.
Very interesting! :)

[RayinNH]

Show this to your wife or any female if your not married. They are amazingly good at gift wrapping. She could probably figure this out in no time...Ray