Paper Patching Tip
08-15-2019, 04:29 AM
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Lew, I believe this is what Bronko was referring to? We use to use them in school when we were kids. https://www.amazon.com/Avery-05729-D...YNXSG5XKZQN383
Bronko, This is a DARN Good idea!! This would Solve the Problem of pushing through the Jacket, I wonder if a person could get these in Larger Diameters? Closer to .440 (the Bullet Diameter), Although the 1/4” would probably be just fine. Do you know the Thickness of these, or Close abouts? GOOD Thinking Bronko! I would like to try this
08-15-2019, 07:33 AM
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I tried to post a pic of these but somehow my post didn't show up. I like the Avery with the peel and stick. Never did like licking the glue on those things in school! You know that with these I can cut my paper a bit narrower so there's not as much excess over the base for the tail. You probably only need 1/8"-3/16" to fold over.
08-15-2019, 07:40 AM
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The Tail “Tucking” Method is WIDELY used for Flat Base Bullets by the Serious Competition Folks, and as you can see it works really well, allows the Bullet to Stand perfectly, Unlike a Twisted Tail that is Left hanging under the Base. The Tuck Method makes WAY better Sense. BUT like i said, the 1 problem is the possibility of pushing the Bullet through the Jacket when loading, i have personally done that! These Stickers would Put a Stop to that, I definitely want to try them
08-15-2019, 07:50 AM
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Another thing i do, and advise in my Paper Patching Video is a Set of small Side cutters, these Hakko Micro cutters is what i use, and have them in my Video. These things are AWESOME! Look at the Reviews on them.
I can snip a Twisted Tail off Perfectly Flush to the Bullet Base, BUT that ends up making them basically the same as if you were to “Tuck” the Tail. The binder reinforcement rings that you mentioned would FIX this as well, I will DEFINITELY be trying these out
I can snip a Twisted Tail off Perfectly Flush to the Bullet Base, BUT that ends up making them basically the same as if you were to “Tuck” the Tail. The binder reinforcement rings that you mentioned would FIX this as well, I will DEFINITELY be trying these out
08-19-2019, 09:55 AM
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09-02-2019, 08:23 AM
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Bronko, i can’t picture the reinforcement binder rings you speak of here? I am interested to see what they look like?
One BIG Downside to this Tail “Tucking” method is it increases the Chances of pushing a Bullet Through the Paper Jacket while Loading, i have actually done that, more than 1 time. Bullet Fit becomes more important, They Can NOT fit to tight.
As I’ve said before, 1 of the Tips that Lee Shaver’s Gave me was on Bullet Bases, He explained the importance of a SHARP Bullet Base, and to except NOTHING less since the Base is what actually Steers the Bullet.
How is this for Sharp Bullet Bases?
These are the BACO .444-400s that i shoot SO WELL. I pushed 1 of these through the Paper Jacket 1 time, you can see how easy that could happen here, These Bases are KNIFE Sharp. I had to tinker to Combat this Problem, in which i solved 
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09-03-2019, 02:05 AM
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They look good Bronko! I am really curious how they work out? Do the binders seem to Stick good?
I know some guy’s that use Vege Fiber and LDPE (Poly) like to Start the Wad and then set the Bullet on the Wad and Push them Down the Bore together. I use to be one of these Guy’s, That was until i Pushed a Bullet Through the Paper Jacket, actually i did this 2 Different times (The Paper Jacket Likely Failed From Sharp Base) Anyway, Because of the Solid Resistance of the Vege/LDPE Wad going down, I didn’t Feel the Bullet Push Through the Paper Jacket? When i fired Both times, there was hardly any felt Recoil, No idea where the Bullets hit? After the 2nd time of that happening, I QUIT Loading like that. I push the Wad down By itself, Then the Bullet By itself, This way i can feel a Paper Jacket Failure WITHOUT a Doubt.
09-03-2019, 02:26 AM
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Here is something i tried Long ago to tighten up a Cold Clean Bore Paper Patch Bullet for Hunting (I didn’t trust the Bullet to Stay put on the Powder), I tested this Daily for about 1 Week, It worked Flawless for me, The Bullet went down GOOD N TIGHT, and the Cold Bore Shot hit the Same spot Each time i tired it. I killed my Deer on opening Day like this that Year
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