Designing the 2-diameter paper patch bullet.

[J.B.]

Thanks Jim. As you say, the 'old faithful' ( dare I say it ? ) 'Sharps style' round nose bullet still seems to be the most forgiving... or it has been for me at least. I havent quite mastered rolling the patch neatly over a flat base so I went with a shallow cup base. This of course took away a little weight for a given length. At 1.446" in 16/1 its coming out just over 520 grains. I've been able to twist the base into the cup without a big tail or protrusion and the paper is cuttng loose nicely at the muzzle. Not the preferred method these days apparently but its working for me at the moment. Time and opportunity to test is more of a problem. Test at one match in preparation for the next match I'm sure I'm not the only one in that boat though Those blocks look magic & I'll be interested in your feedback when you get a chance.

Gavin.