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[Thunder14]

I figured I would post this I know guys are always looking to carry separate BP while hunting this is what I use I know not traditional but for those who waver a little only .15 cents at the florist supply store better than $4 or $5 that I see online.This small one will hold 110gr of FF

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

You know, you just might be onto something ... as I was going to reply, and not in a snide way at all, about how I use traditional paper cartridges.

Then I got to thinking ... I will be going on a week long BP muzzleloading hunt in the Fall, that I am paying thousands of dollars for, along with 5 buddies where we will be flown into the remote camp.

I will be the only one hunting with a muzzleloader and real black powder, so while I still plan on using paper cartridge loads, one of those at the bottom of my possibles bag could SAVE my hunt!

 

[8 BORE]

A person is only limited by his imagination. .15 cents and no shipping

 

[Livbucks]

If you know a nurse, get them to give you some of those plastic blood sample tubes with the rubber plug.

 

[hanshi]

Years ago I bought a piece of PVC tubing and cut it to lengths and fitted them with cork & rubber stoppers. Some I even used standard end caps.

 

[Gene L]

Look at a craft store in the beading supplies area. They have great individual plastic tubes with stoppers or lids and are cheap. I use them for my revolvers. I'd like to use paper cartridges but have had bad luck in the one time I've used them.

 

[Kansas Jake]

For lower charges I use 45-70 cases with a small cork in the end. They will hold up to about 80 grains.

 

[AZbpBurner]

I got some centrifuge tubes, both large and small. They have an attached cap that can be snapped open with a fingernail. . They're around .14¢ each

 

[Livbucks]

THAT I LIKE!!!!!!

 

[Carbon 6]

These are even cheaper.

 

[Livbucks]

I dont think so.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Doesn't seem too "traditional" to me...

 

[Enfield58]

I use to make paper cartridges; lots of them. I found out that I spent just as much time making paper cartridges as I did shooting. Then I discovered the marvelous invention of the rubber thread protector.

As you can see in the photo below the rubber thread protector contains the powder. To keep the lubricant from contaminating the powder, I take a plastic grocery bag and wrap a section around the base of the Minie ball; similar to the way you would use the cloth to patch a round ball.

I stick the ball with plastic around it in the tube then cut with knife or scissors, leaving a patch of plastic bag to protect the powder from the lubricant. This also prevents the lubricant from sticking to the inside of the rubber tube.

I do the same thing with smaller tubes for the .36 and .44 Caliber revolver.

Here is the link to the seller. You pick a length and inside diameter smaller than the size of your ball.

For example, I chose a tube that was .535" ID and 3" long for the .58 Minie Ball.

For the .36 caliber revolver use a tube with a .355" ID and 1 or 1 1/2 inches long. I use the longer length as it works good for a 20 grain charge.

For the .44 caliber revolver use a tube with a .437" ID and 1 or 1 1/2 inches long depending on your powder charge. If you are using a 20-30 grain charge the shorter length is good. On the other hand, I need the longer length for a 40 grain charge for my 3rd model Dragoon. That's about all I can squeeze in the 1 1/2 inch tube.

They don't have online ordering. Just make a call to the number of the dealer closest to you from the information on the contact page.

They are great to deal with.

http://www.argonusa.com/color_coded_vinyl_caps.php

 

[OldNo7]

If you know a nurse, get them to give you some of those plastic blood sample tubes with the rubber plug.

So...

* Have you tested what effects the K2EDTA, K3EDTA, Lithium Heparin or Sodium Heparin additives to those tubes will have on your powder?

* What about the Clot Activator used in plastic blood tubes?

* And what if they give you a Serum Separator gel tube?

Heaven forbid they give you a used tube -- can you spell Medical Waste and INFECTION RISKS?

Old No7

 

[Juice Jaws]

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They don't have online ordering. Just make a call to the number of the dealer closest to you from the information on the contact page.
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Dixie gun works sells the same things in two different sizes. A lot cheaper also.

 

[Carbon 6]

Doesn't anybody carry a small flask ? Why carry ten tubes when I can carry one small flask ? The last thing I want is more stuff to carry.

 

[Juice Jaws]

Doesn't anybody carry a small flask ? Why carry ten tubes when I can carry one small flask ? The last thing I want is more stuff to carry.

Yes I carry a small flask but why would I want to mix gun powder with my snake meds.

 

[Carbon 6]

 

[nhmoose]

How do you carry the emergency snake?

 

[Van1955]

No, No, No, the snake meds are PREVENTATIVE . So you don't run into any snakes.