Thank you very much for making this video. This information is extremely helpful and I found the video quite enjoyable to watch.

@oldscoutgp

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

Sir, I applaud you, Great ammo build and detailed information. Thanks for posting. Regards....Doc

@oldscoutgp

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that is a compliment coming from the master ammo archeologist. Thanks for the ironing line! Gp

Thanks for the demonstration I will grab your idea and run with it by trying it out for my Colt Walker cartridges. The cylinder is quite voluminous and the linnen should work nicely with it. Thanks again ❤

@oldscoutgp

11 ай бұрын

I use the Eras Gone Kerr bullet with hair curler paper or thin deli wrap for my revolver cartridges. The linen is kind of thick for that application, but it might work in the Walker. Post your results, I would be interested in how it works out.

@sempertalis1230

10 ай бұрын

Finally I got the right linen and got the time to make the cartridges for my Walker. I must say I was sceptical as the cartridges are very rigid. I tested them against cartridges I made with coffee filters, tracing paper and cigarette paper. I fired a load of 30 GR FFg with about 20 GR of cream of wheat under a round ball. Bottom I placed a coffee filter Patch for easy ignition from the cap When fired I get a cloud of shredded linen but the cylinder is nice and clean With the other methods I often get a piece of unburned paper in the cylinder. Mechanically the linen cartridges are more rugged, so I may switch to it permanently. Thanks ❤

@oldscoutgp

10 ай бұрын

@@sempertalis1230 Thanks for the update. No mater what paper I used to make revolver cartridges, there was always some paper not burned in the chamber. I will have to try linen myself in my Walker. What size ball are you using .454 or .457?

This is great.

@oldscoutgp

Жыл бұрын

Yea, linen is the way to go. Thanks for watching and commenting.

I need to try making these. Thanks for the video.

@oldscoutgp

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I will never go back to paper after using linen.

Thanks for the video, very informative.How do you lubricate your bullets, and what do you use?

@oldscoutgp

Жыл бұрын

In the video I was using Black MZ, which requires no lube. If I'm loading real black powder, I use SPG Tropical which is firm enough to just rub into the bullet groves. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Where did you get the replacement gas plate and o ring? Would like to try that on mine. Carbine and Infantry rifle.

@oldscoutgp

Жыл бұрын

The carbine came equipped with the plate and o ring setup. The only thing I replaced was the nipple.

Might try nitrocellulose varnish for very mild water resistance and ensuring complete combustion. But then again honestly I don’t think I’d mess with that given the nature of nitrocellulose…

@oldscoutgp

5 ай бұрын

I did try nitrocellulose lacguer while experimenting with paper cartridges. It is easy to make with smokeless powder. Your right, I decided not to mess with it. The linen burns completely, and makes a sturdier cartridge. That's why they made the switch back in the day. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Also what are the dimensions of the linen pieces that you cut out of the larger piece? And I noticed that as you have them drawn out on the larger piece that some of the sides are angled. Is there a reason for this?

@oldscoutgp

Жыл бұрын

The dimensions of your linen cartridges will most likely be different that mine. It will depend on the bullet you use and length of your chamber. An easy way to get your OAL is to push your bullet as far as it will go into the chamber with a dowel and mark the dowel. The angle in the pattern just keeps the seam straight when you roll them. There is some trial and error involved in getting your cartridges just right. Just make sure the completed cartridge is flush with the end of the chamber. Once you have it figured out, they are quick and easy to make.

Thank you! Do you cast pure or wheel weight lead?

@oldscoutgp

Жыл бұрын

I cast these from roof sheathing, which is the softest lead I have.

Just got a 52 cal 1863 sharps carbine and looking to purchase a handful of dummy linen rounds and maybe a repro box if that is possible.

@oldscoutgp

8 ай бұрын

It's problematic to ship products with gunpowder. The only one I know that sells Civil War ammo is Paper Cartridges out of Gettysburg Pa. He has a great you tube channel and a web site. good Luck!

What are this for things you put over the powder ? and how many Grain you fill in it ?

@oldscoutgp

Жыл бұрын

I was using Circle Fly .510 1/8" over powder nitro cards. My load was 55 grains of black powder or bp substitute.

No lube on the bullets?

@oldscoutgp

3 ай бұрын

No lube with Black MZ. I know, it goes against the grain. If your using real Black Powder, pack in all the SPG you can or she'll gum up pretty quickly.

My only question is Yanks or Rebs??

@oldscoutgp

11 ай бұрын

Well, both sides actually. Primarily the Yanks with 90,000 Sharps carbines in service. The Rebs produced a copy in Richmond in much smaller quantities and quality.

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