Hello
I paper patching for the first time, I have a new to me rifle chambered for 9.3x57r (360 2 1/4 BPE) it came with custom dies fit to the rifle and a Brooks mold. The bore slugs .364 the mold cast .357, two wraps of tracing paper brings the bullet to .364. I wrapped dry. Two questions, the bullet is flat bottom, doesn’t the small tail cause accuracy problems? Do I load the bullets dry or use some lube on the paper? Any other things you can think of?
Thanks Mike
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Approaches vary.
The twisted tail tucked under the bullet base does not hurt accuracy. Some guys use bullet lube to help keep the end of the wrap in place.
After you shoot a few, look out on the ground in front of the bench. You’ll see shredded scraps of paper.
The Shiloh Rifle forum is also a good place to ask questions like yours. PP bullets are popular there.
Tom
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https://www.trackofthewolf.com/categories/partdetail.aspx/273/1/BOOK-PJ
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/categories/partdetail.aspx/273/1/BOOK-LSPPB
Both of these are excellent books to add to your library. Paul's book is the best I have read and covers paper patching in exquisite detail. Read that book and apply his directions. You will be turning out beautiful bullets in no time at all.
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To address your questions I would
#1 Wet wrap the paper. It makes a tighter fit which shrinks to the bullet tighter.
#2 I would adjust the length of the wrap to leave no tail on the base. A tuck under the shank is OK but no tail.
#3 LIGHTLY lube the patch on the bullet just prior to seating in the cartridge case.
#4 A VERY LIGHT taper crimp will hold the bullet withing the case
With rifle in hand, I confidently go forth into the darkness.
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