Paper wrapping bullets

Started by Tripodmvr, Jun 08, 2022, 10:06 AM

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See below for a possible way in overcoming an oversized bore

A paper patched bullet was and is used on lead cast bullets to act as a sort of jacket. served the same function as a metal jacket. It helped the bullet to engage the rifling without the bullet touching the rifling. This helped to prevent leading and allowed higher velocities.