Please Note - This thread is about a 577/450 Martini-Henry "Zulu Special" - please note
I just bought a new 130 year old Martini-Henry Mark II which I am going to paper patch .457 cast bullets for (up to .468 final).
Been reading and reading and reading - endless info on PP bullets !
Question about "glue" or "adhesive" to substitute for spit.....
I saw people who use Sprite and someone who suggested Metamucil, then plain gelatine solution !
Wow...how about Mrs Butterworth's syrup diluted down ?...maybe goat urine ? Aloe Hand Lotion ? lol
Anyway - just adhesives - what has worked for you ?
Maybe I will get some interesting answers so I can stop reading umpteen forum posts....
THEN - I see that some size the PP'ed bullet - after it is dried (and lubed).
Is this step really necessary ? I don't have a .468 sizing die ! Will my MHR work well w/o sizing after PP'ing ?
LUBING the Paper Patch after dried....I've read that Johnson's Paste Wax was used. LEE case lube.
Maybe Paraffin dissolved in Mineral spirits and allowed to dry ? Bee's Wax in Mineral Spirits ?
Automotive Axle Grease ?
I am getting everything I need together and looking forward to paper patching.
It looks like a very interesting endeavor !
Obviously, I am trying to start an interesting discussion here. Please excuse the humor....
A Paper Patcher's Best Friend ?
DoctorBill