My findings with the paper patched bullet

[Mike]

    Kurt and Don, I'm following this threat with great interest mainly because I also like paper patched bullets, sometimes even in .44 caliber... Kurt, I see you both mentioned the dual diameter bullets but what is your opinion or "take" on tapered bullets? Let me add that I tend to like them but my focus on them is more for sporting use than for competition, meaning that "minute of moose" accuracy should do rather well. The tapered bullets seem to do well for repeated shots without wiping the bore, something worthy of consideration for a hunting load. Another reason I tend to appreciate the tapered bullets is their authenticity, at least I believe the old Sharps paper patch loads used tapered bullets. Yesterday I shot five rounds through my short barreled .50/70 using Accurate Molds' #50-470T over 70 grains of OE 1 1/2F. Those five shots were fired only with a blow tube used between rounds. My target was only 50 yards away and the .50/70 gave me my best group of the day. That's enough to make me wish one of those shots had made meat. Anyway, if you have experiences with tapered bullets, good or bad, I'd like to hear them. Shoot sharp, Mike