Not really a paper cartridge

So I am not a very patient person. That said I took a shot at paper cartridges without the over priced tapered dowl and drilled block of wood.

I decided to give up on making the cartridge with the ball. I did however come up with the items pictured below.

Basically a cigarette paper with my light 12g load rolled up and stiff lube coated balls that look like wasabi peas.

What do you think?

Should work fine.

Looks good! Wasabi peas are delicious BTW... now I’m hungry.

LOL, you might be a redneck if.............

Smokey Plainsman said:

Wasabi peas are delicious BTW... now I’m hungry.

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X2 on that.

rafterob said:

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You know after seeing black powder ignite under compression I have a healthy respect for it. Just a little of this stuff is mighty powerful.

I even keep my ammo in a separate container when going to the range. Truth be told I have 3 pounds of black now and it makes me nervous. I end up determining the safest spot to store it was my bedroom. That way nobody else in the house messes with it and I know right where it's at.

Check out this paper cart video I make my paper carts using gage pins you can find them on Amazon for around 3.00. or use an old tire gage like blackie.

51colt said:

Check out this paper cart video I make my paper carts using gage pins you can find them on Amazon for around 3.00. or use an old tire gage like blackie.

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Thanks!
I found this one too. I think the super glue is the trick for keeping the ball on. I'm going to try this method.

Another alternative to paper cartridges is the Dixie tubes:



I’ve tried it and they’re great. Not period but way more durable than the paper cartridge, water resistant, easy and fast to use, extremely fast to make up, and does away with needing to carry flask, ball bag, etc. A pocket or pouch full of the Dixie tubes and tin of caps or better year a capper and you’re all set.

Paper cartridges are fun but even the quick methods are tedious and I just prefer and feel safer, and find cleaning easier, by just avoiding the paper residue in the chambers and just use Dixie tubes. I carry some in a a tin in my pocket with my Polish capper. Gun in a flap holster for protection. I’ve got 12 rounds of .44s and do NOT feel unarmed by no means.

Half-Cocked said:

You know after seeing black powder ignite under compression I have a healthy respect for it. Just a little of this stuff is mighty powerful.

I even keep my ammo in a separate container when going to the range. Truth be told I have 3 pounds of black now and it makes me nervous. I end up determining the safest spot to store it was my bedroom. That way nobody else in the house messes with it and I know right where it's at.

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Go to YouTube and type in Anvil Shoot! You'll see real quick what a little BP can do shoving that heavy anvil 200' skyward!!