DarylS
(.700 member)
27/07/11 01:00 AM
Re: Paper Patch loads in my 450-400 2 3/8"

I hadn't looked closely as to the height of the patch - Curls' right, of course. The patch should come over the 'corner' of the ogive. Another reason for that, is to prevent the start of the rifling throat from pushing it back on the bullet, exposing the bare shank to the rifling, which will destroy accuracy.

That's quite a slow tapered bullet - it's difficul to see where the ogive starts.

There is no velocity limit for a properly alloyed paper patched bullet. I know this isn't important for this round - just a note for those wondering about that.

The Lee sizing wax is a good idea for patch lube.

The plain based bullet should give as good accuracy. It appears you are using Lee Liqid Alox. I suggest SPG, Lyman's BP Gold or 60:40 of beeswax/Vasline for lube, instead.



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