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yamoon posted this 06 July 2025

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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Tom Acheson posted this 06 July 2025

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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