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Offline Justin Urbantas

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paper cartridges in a cool patchbox
« on: August 10, 2024, 07:51:07 PM »
I saw this on Facebook yesterday, and I thought I'd ask your guy's opinions on it.
From what I heard, it was made by Hershel House.
I really like the idea for some quick back up shots.
Have you seen anything like this before, or made one yourself?


Offline Daryl

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Re: paper cartridges in a cool patchbox
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2024, 12:36:10 AM »
I carried my .69 ctgs. in my parka's left pocket.
They would have been too long as they were tapered, contained 165gr. 2F and also a .682" ball.
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Re: paper cartridges in a cool patchbox
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2024, 06:54:00 PM »
2 or 3 might have fit longitudinally in a large rifle's box, but likely faster access to them in a coat's side pocket.
Interesting idea though  for "extra" charges of powder.
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Offline bob in the woods

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Re: paper cartridges in a cool patchbox
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2024, 07:01:30 PM »
My .62 cal rifle had a elongated toe plate type patch box which held 3 paper cartridges .  This orientation gave plenty of room to accommodate the rather lengthy paper tubes . 

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Re: paper cartridges in a cool patchbox
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2024, 04:20:57 AM »
Just saying, with a bit of practice I was able to fire an aimed shot in 8 seconds after the first. Ctgs. in the side coat pocket,  capper with leather cord in a chest pocket.

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Re: paper cartridges in a cool patchbox
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2024, 04:22:10 AM »
I do recognize Hershel's suggestion on powder charge ctgs. as an advantageous "move" from using a horn and measure.
However, in ctgs .54 and over a true paper ctg. with powder,  patch and ball  is much faster on in loading.
Follow the 1870's protocal of loading a musket. Its all there.
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Offline Justin Urbantas

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Re: paper cartridges in a cool patchbox
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2024, 04:50:40 AM »
I imagine that if they are just powder charges without a ball, a 6 shot loading block would be handy with it.

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Re: paper cartridges in a cool patchbox
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2024, 02:57:41 PM »
I do recognize Hershel's suggestion on powder charge ctgs. as an advantageous "move" from using a horn and measure.
However, in ctgs .54 and over a true paper ctg. with powder,  patch and ball  is much faster on in loading.
Follow the 1870's protocal of loading a musket. Its all there.
Daryl, I and possibly more like the idea of carrying extra shots in the form of a paper cartridge with powder, patch, and ball contained. Could you do a tutorial on how you do it? Thanks, Jerry

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Re: paper cartridges in a cool patchbox
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2024, 07:56:29 PM »
Maybe later this fall. Kinda busy fishing until Oct.
I'll be home tomorrow and will start a thread with the pictures I have. They are self explanatory.
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Re: paper cartridges in a cool patchbox
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2024, 05:47:40 AM »
Can you share a link to the initial post? I love the unique patchbox configuration and lid as well.

Offline Justin Urbantas

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Re: paper cartridges in a cool patchbox
« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2024, 06:13:51 AM »
Sorry. I can't remember where I saw it.

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Re: paper cartridges in a cool patchbox
« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2024, 11:01:40 PM »
That gun is somewhere on the Contemporary Makers Blog website.

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