I used to have a percussion cap .44 until my house got robbed and it got stolen. It was always a big favorite with my kids and other friends being introduced to shooting because all of the components being separate, it was easy to understand what was going on, unlike with cartridges where you just put the magic pill in the chamber and pull the trigger.
Anyway, I never thought about using paper cartridges, but I did pre-measure my black powder loads into wax paper packets. Measuring powder was always the longest part of loading, so I'd have all my charges pre-measured: pull a packet, rip off the top, pour the powder in, drop in a patch and a ball and ram. Cylinder done. It really sped up reloading.
The paper cartridge thing is a cool idea. If I ever get another percussion gun (and I do want to at some point) I'll keep it in mind. Thanks.
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I used to have a percussion cap .44 until my house got robbed and it got stolen. It was always a big favorite with my kids and other friends being introduced to shooting because all of the components being separate, it was easy to understand what was going on, unlike with cartridges where you just put the magic pill in the chamber and pull the trigger.
Anyway, I never thought about using paper cartridges, but I did pre-measure my black powder loads into wax paper packets. Measuring powder was always the longest part of loading, so I'd have all my charges pre-measured: pull a packet, rip off the top, pour the powder in, drop in a patch and a ball and ram. Cylinder done. It really sped up reloading.
The paper cartridge thing is a cool idea. If I ever get another percussion gun (and I do want to at some point) I'll keep it in mind. Thanks.
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