paper patched bullets for the .38-55?

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:27 am

I have a ton (no exaggeration) of pure lead, waiting to be made into .54 caliber BP rounds for my Hawken. I'll certainly never use even a fraction of it that way, but it might be usable in my .38-55 if I paper patch the bullets.
Anyone have paper patch experience? Can you direct me to a mold maker?

Thanks.

Bluehawk · Post by **Bluehawk** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:05 pm

I have limited experieince with Paper Patching I have done some by taking 44 Cal bullets and patching them big enough to shoot from the 45/70 Worked fairly well WIll work better with straight sided bullets designed for paper patching
I have read several times in the past year of guys taking 38/55 bullets Running them through a 239/ 360 sizer then paper patching them for the 38/55 Seems to be wroking wellfor them SOrry cant think of any particular articles off hand to referrence for you

pdawg.shooter · Post by **pdawg.shooter** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:12 pm

I have been patching since the 70s, If I can help I will be glad to. Send me an e-mail (pdawg.shooter@gmail.com) and let me know what I can do.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:42 pm

Veral Smith says he can make any of his bullets to be used for paper patching.

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:32 pm

Thanks for all the replies.

Mr. pdawg,
Thank you for the kind offer. I will send you an e-mail.

Rusty,
i will research Veral Smith and his bullets. Thanks for the lead.

cas · Post by **cas** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:07 pm

http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/2,398.html

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