MAKING CARTRIDGES

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

You got yourself Blackie, a good effective method of making Combustible Paper Cartridges for percussion cap&ball revolvers. Over the years I found discovered that Thin Wax Paper makes for the overall best non nitrited paper to use as casing material to make CPC'S with my Universal Bullets. To be exact; Thin Deli Wax Paper is the most effective non nitrited paper which is very durable, self combustable, sealing, protective of the gunpowder from Water, Oil, Blood Fluids Humidity etc. In a recent burn test a CPC case was made with the Thin Deli Wax Paper and ignited with Factory percussion Caps, Remington #10 as well as Home made percussion Caps with the use of the Prime All kit. The factory made percussion Caps left a burned hole penetraiting through the bottom of the CPC casing, the size of a pencil eraser. The home made caps caused more burn up of the CPC case. Watch "Combustable Burn Rates of Thin Wax Papers For Use In Making of Combustible Paper Cartridges" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/opDCoqKpr5eAjKM

[@sailplaneFan707]

Awesome thanks Blackie for the tips😊

[@carlcox7332]

I just made my own cartridge mandrel and die out of a piece of oak dowel and ash block with a matching hole drilled just deep enough to bottom out my paper sticking out with about an 1/8 of paper left on top to catch the lead ball. Works great once you get a system down. Just made up 30 rounds to take to the range tomorrow.

[@hdsporty79]

I carry them in Altoids tins with some tissue paper to keep them from rattling.

[@remylargilliere5571]

Hello. Bonjour. Je vous regarde du nord de la France. Je vous suit depuis quelques temps. Je suis addicte au armes poudre noir et j'aime beaucoup votre chaîne ou j'apprends beaucoup de choses.Toujours clair et précis. Merci et continuez comme ça. 👍😊Je vous soutiens.

[@mr.thickey1820]

Senor Blackie, you ol' "Defragmented Cap Sucker" you!!! Wunnerful video AGAIN! How great to have "consumible cartridges" at hand & not have to go through messing with brass cases or loading the chambers "the old fashioned way"!! This procedure might be "lengthy", but what pleasure it gives to load them! But more than the content of your video, I want to wish YOU & YOUR FAMILY a safe & healthy MERRY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR! YOU give me much pleasure with your videos!! At 81, enjoying your videos takes my mind off my many aches & pains! But don't forget the real Christmas message, that of the birth of JESUS CHRIST!!! The actual date is not important. Don't know if YOU are SAVED (BORN AGAIN!!!), but no doubt you know what JESUS CHRIST is about, being in the "BIBLE belt", & that the ONLY WAY INTO HEAVEN, your ETERNAL DESTINY after death, is through inviting JESUS into you heart as YOUR PERSONAL LORD & SAVIOR! A "GOOD" Baptist Church is a very good way to find out!!! I am a proud Independent Fundamental Baptist Church member up here in far north central Illinois! Hope my "preaching" hasn't turned you off! I love you & care for your future! "Gesundheit"!!!!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for watching..safe journeys to you

[@paul55austria51]

hello Blackie! Totally happy to have found your channel. In the mid 1970s, I bought my first gun, a Colt Navy Sheriff .36 Modell revolver. I then quickly stopped because I had too little knowledge about BP shooting. Now I mainly shoot with my Pietta 1873 .45 Colt. Reload my own ammunition. Seeing your explanation and knowledge about these blackpowder revolvers aroused my interest and I ordered an 1860 army with fluted cylinder. I'm already looking forward to applying what I've learned from you. Thank you a lot. Best regards from Austria and stay healthy, Paul

[@shermansparks5542]

I bought this kit...Dustin did a great job...I love mine

[@travisgt76]

You do good videos, and this one was like all the rest-very informative. Could you do a video of making cartridges using round balls? thank you

[@ringokidd387]

Awesome! Blackie very Informative

[@ronrobertson59]

I been using papers made for woman to roll hair from Sallly's Beauty Supply they work great and are cheaper than cigarette papers since there's a 10000 for $10.00. I use that kit for my 36 cal my 44 cal is home made.

[@Gunsmith-4570]

Man, that is something I really don't see very often, Alabama must be a neat place. If I tried to make paper cartridges outside all my stuff would be in Kansas or Texas, the Panhandle is way to windy for that. As a matter of fact the wind is one reason I started making paper cartridges, measuring powder in the wind is not impossible but it is hard. However, it is nice to know there places where the wind doesn't blow all the time. Great Video as always!

[@smokeytokyo4553]

That cartridge pouch having 6 ready cartridges is a good idea could possibly show how you have the 6 cartridges held in your pouch.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep i am designing a carry pouch now will post when i get details worked out

[@smokeytokyo4553]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS awesome thank you blackie

[@brianalbee4153]

I didn't know a circle cutter like that existed. Thank you for saving me time and frustration

[@LJTomlinson1]

Once again great job Blackie on the video and also on the bullet packet maker!

[@williamflood8296]

Blackie you make great videos which I watch religiously. Wish I were able to obtain the bullet molds to build the bullet carriers.

[@alancoughlin989]

I purchased Dustin's kits for both the .31 Pocket and .36 Navy. Great stuff! There is a bit of a learning curve with them, but after a couple of attempts, I was able to make good looking (and good shooting) paper cartridges. I would add that the "built-in" powder measure certainly speeds up the process . You videos are great Thank you for all your efforts!

[@OKBushcraft]

I ordered the .44 mandrel set of his off etsy. Great video Blackie

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i am very happy with my set

[@karsonbranham3900]

Great idea with the foil wrapper!! Very nice!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you like it!

[@woodrowbrimm2805]

The Kit works but sooner or later you run out of glue. I bought the purple glue sticks so I can tell when the glue is wet it's purple but turns clear when it's dry. A plastic Cartridge box for reloading works well for caring them to the range .45acp box works for .44 cap and ball if you use .45 Long Colt/.44 Mag. boxes they are a little too deep so skip one or two per row to make it easier to get a hold of the cartridges when you need them .

[@John__Wayne]

Great idea to make the packets, I was also wondering how to package them to carry more conveniently. I have Dustin’s kit as well and really like it. Keep up the good work!

[@Seahawksl1969]

This video is great for several reasons and you were very thorough Blackie. I have been meaning to get Dustin's forming kit, but keep forgetting and the ranges here keep closing down. I appreciate how you did this video. You did remind me of a question I had. I have a Pietta New Model Army. Can a capper be used with it or not and if so, which one? I keep hearing conflicting info. I prefer not to waste money on something I can't actually use.

[@madd-mattmitchell917]

All right Blackie, got a maybe dumb question but here goes. You use wads when loading straight into the chamber with individual components, yes?. Why is it that wads are not used when making up the paper cartridges? The chance of chain fire is the same, is it not? Or am I missing something here?

[@BeBopBrando]

Blackie I noticed you were being very careful when ramming the cartridge down to set it straight in. Is the end of the ram rod recessed into the shape of a bullet or can it be?

[@Jaymoe69]

Hey man, I like your system of having pre made cartridges for black powder👍👍 ya suppose i could do this type of thing with my .50 cal inline rifle..?? Im thinking 🤔 yes, but im not seeing anyone doing for such... recently went on a wild boar 🐗 hunt with my cva v2... had a great time in Northern Michigan, upper pinnisula....great information 🤘🤘🤘👍

[@cal9064]

Do you need to wax the mandrel and base, to keep the paper from sticking? Or is the plastic slick enough on its own? Clever idea for making cartridge packets. I can see where these would be very handy in the field for protecting cartridges.

[@lessage760]

Thanks for doing this video sir now I know how Dustin's kit works and that is slick thank you for the new view of head wear kind of shocked me at first have a great weekend sir

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Right on

[@TSGEnt]

Thanks for the Demo. It's cool to be shooting those compression revolvers. Can you imagine the stress when being shot at and you gotta reload?! btw, this might be the first time I've seen you wearing a ball cap rather than your crusher.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep i was in a hurry and ran out the door with out it ..lol

[@chadhawthorneofficial]

Great video! Do you reduce the powder amount when loading cartridges with conicals? Since they are heavier than ball, with the same powder charge, I get significantly more recoil and actually busted the lever catch on my Remington. :( I was told I should be reducing powder charge when using the heavier conical. What do you think?

[@barrybaldwin5535]

You are making me feel like a spoiled kid. That's a lot of time & labor just to target practice. All of my weapons are modern. At 70 years old, I don't think I would have the attention span to put any serious amount of rounds through that type gun, so kudos to you for actually enjoying that process!!!

[@cadillacjack6308]

I just turned 70 and now have the time and patience for BP. Living in what I call the eye of an URBAN hurricane, I enjoy viewing Blackies lifestyle.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

for most shooting at a range i will use a flask and loose ball /wads..but for hunting or camping trips i find the paper ctg a better choice..i make them up ahead of time and a evening spent do that should give me plenty of ctg's for months of camping and hunting

[@DarkAngel051372]

Do they make cartridge kits for the larger calibres that carbines use .50- .58 cal.

[@pieman12345678987654]

I found on duelist 1954 channel he shows off little wooden boxes with holes drilled in them to hold the cartridges. I make my own and wrap them up with brown paper. I even printed my own label for them right on the paper. They look and feel amazing. A little peice of twine around on the inside makes it so you can open it easy. It's almost like what Colt would have supplied with the pistols back in the day. Maybe minus the raw papers and the elmer's glue lol. Not perfectly historically accurate but it satisfy's my want for a nice way to protect the cartridges. Edit: actually it may have been mark from the eras gone channel. It's been a while since I watched it but I was thinking about making my own video.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have looked at the little wooden boxes as a cased set item..and to be honest i thought of them for field carry ..but the problem was bulk you could not carry many of them so i came up with the speedloader and foil packs to do same job but reduce bulk

[@pieman12345678987654]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS 100 percent agree. There too much work and bulk for carrying alot of ones for shooting. But they look and feel so cool so I like to make a few now and again to keep busy, and because with my custom printed label anyone I show them to immediately thinks I'm the coolest guy at the range lol.

[@FuriousFarmboy]

My best success with the Walker is to leave ~ 1/8" folded over the tip before applying the paper cap and when loading balls, don't trim the top end, leave paper to fold over the powder so you have a surface where you can glue the ball. I haven't made cartridges for the 1851/1858 44 yet but will probably use the same approach.

[@mikemaki7192]

Didnt know you could get circle cutters from hobby lobby thanks.

[@sarahworkman6364]

What's your out put on chap makers being sold ??

[@justbobelliot8340]

Pls help if you can, sorry to go off topic. I have a pipette 1851 sheriff, first the trigger spring broke so I ordered the gut package and replaced all moving parts. When barrel and cylinder are not on action works fine but when assembled its locked up,can pull hammer back about 1/8 inch and that's it

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

sounds like the bolt is a bit too long when cyl in place its held down deeper and jams action try backing off on the trigger spring screw a half turn see if that helps

[@justbobelliot8340]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS thank you for responding so quickly,I have trouble sleeping some nights so I am up late tinkering.i loosened the screw and now it will click 3 times when I pull the hammer back but will only hold at 1/2 cock, atleast it's doing something now. Will have to wait until tomorrow to try and fire off the cylinder as it is loaded and don't want to put a whole in the wall. Not a big fan of prying caps off, had one go off with me once on my old Walker. I am getting tired of taking this gun apart, might just toss it in the closet,don't have the patience for things that don't work right like I had when I was younger,just turned 64 on the 15th and am feeling it. Thanks for your help again really mean it

[@richardhopkins9493]

I hope this isn’t a silly question. How long can I store my combustible paper cartridges for ? Or I guess I should say how long should they last and still be good.

[@hillbillyohio513]

Where can i find Remington #10 percussion caps? Havent been able to find them anywhere online, will the 11's work on my Pietta 44 cal?

[@v.u8983]

Yes they should I use 1075 #11 plus from midway usa

[@hillbillyohio513]

@@v.u8983 Thank you so much for the information!

[@sandman0917]

I changed my#10 to #11 just because I could and #10 are hard to find

[@hillbillyohio513]

@@sandman0917 Yeah man they're nearly impossible to find right now! Makes absolutely no sense to me at all.

[@samuelcorbin3694]

Thank you Blaclie for another Practical Video.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You are very welcome

[@lorenray9479]

Great teaching!

[@porternelson2926]

I noticed that in your last video on making cartridges you used wax pearls and during this demonstrated you didn’t use any. Can you share why and why that is or is not important.

[@drakon271]

Greetings from Bulgaria ! You have many useful videos

[@Rumblestrip]

I tried a half inch cutter... Found it too small. 5/8" works well with cap and balls 44 and 36 set as well. Dustins seems a little better in the fact hes got the powder measure built in.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

good to know thanks

[@Rumblestrip]

Ya got me lookin at Dustins kits Blackie lol. I just picked up a 49 pocket. I use all the calibers hes got formers for except the walker... And honestly a walker or a dragoon has been on my list for a couple of years now lol

[@diplexnormal3353]

The Demonstrational video is great, love the detail you put into showing as to how you put paper cartridges together, (Btw, I’m just kidding when I say this) but what the hell are you hunting after… *Confederates?!*

[@SCHNEKM483BK]

Merry Xmas, Thanx for ALL the useful and useable info.!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Same to you!

[@karolmorys7970]

Is dipping cartridges better than adding a lube under bullet thanks for answer. 👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it can be often if your going to shoot long string of shots like in a match then dipping would be better

[@americanrepublic8102]

Blackie, how tall/long should a cartridge be OAL w. Round ball load 44 cal ? Also any thoughts on a 1862 Dance? Will you be doing a video on it? What is a drawback of not having a blast shield? PS Im a bama boy like u.

[@DavidMorales-nn6vp]

You're Video's are teaching me so much.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you like them!

[@smokeytokyo4553]

Man... blackie its strange seeing you in that hat. I am so use to see you in that boy scout masters hat. Great review and how to video I guess I need to get my self one. I'd ask where can i get my self one ,but ya know its KZbin so.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

its a boyscout explorers scout masters hat..i think they are still sold by the scout huts

[@nc4tn]

Very informative. Thanx Blackie!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

My pleasure!

[@tomflip2078]

This can't be done with round ball then right?

[@williamflood8296]

Where did you get that kit ? Dustin who ?

[@brucetepke8150]

Is there a safe way to dry fire a percussion revolver? In other words, is there something equivalent to a snap cap available that can be used.

[@Seahawksl1969]

Never dry fire one of those. You'll destroy the nipples.

[@couerleroi1]

Genius, Blackie

[@baileybrunson42]

Very good. Could you remind me what the website for the cartridge kit is.. 🐻

[@reachvictoria3386]

Email [e-mail] if you want to buy one

[@FuriousFarmboy]

Use a plastic box that 17HMR/22 ammo comes in for a gated cartridge case, Holds 21 rounds of Walker paper cartridges. Slide the lid open just far enough to let one cartridge drop out into your hand. I will probably reinforce the box with freezer tape or perhaps duct tape. It will probably work for 1851/1858 ammo also. Waterproof!

[@michaels3429]

Keep it up Blackie

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks i will try

[@a1sloth1]

Very interesting, thank you.

[@shenyathewelder9695]

This is awesome, love it.

[@shenyathewelder9695]

I really wanna do this with construction paper and twine. I feel like that would be fun and practical for me. Maybe I’d put cardboard on the flats to protect it a hair better, not sure. Looks great though.

[@shenyathewelder9695]

One thing I plan on doing is making pistol papers but for rifles. And I know those are called rifle papers, but I’d make ‘em in the pistol style. That would allow me reload even faster than normal, just incase the deer ends up having an AR and being named chuck.

[@go911boy]

Where did you get the reloading kit

[@brunomohogany5895]

@blackiethomas why does bore butter smell like bag balm?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

both use commercial beeswax thats the scent i think your speaking of

[@sandman0917]

Wish I knew where to get that hunting pouch.. any links?

[@OKBushcraft]

I've seen them on ebay for civil war reinactors.

[@suzz1776]

what do u do about caps. cuz they r impossible to find here in commifornia. i am new to bp and have made my cartridges and am waiting for my cap maker to get to me. do u make ur caps or buy them and if u do make them? r they reliable and any tips on making them?? thank u

[@nc4tn]

I love ‘em too, but they get heavy in the mountains.

[@nazarethbarker4937]

I'm going to be purchasing a Remington (pietta) brass frame 1858 revolver tomorrow. Your videos really sold me on getting into the black powder hobby, i have several smokless powder guns, but something just seems different about carrying something like this. Deep American heritage calling my name i guess haha. Thanks for the videos though man, your knowledge is priceless. God bless.

[@shermansparks5542]

buy a steel frame

[@nazarethbarker4937]

@@shermansparks5542 i actually went with a 1851 steal frame navy colt in .36 to get started

[@shermansparks5542]

@@nazarethbarker4937 when you have a choice..go with steel

[@nazarethbarker4937]

@@shermansparks5542 yeah thats what alot of guys seem to say, the brass is real classy though thats for sure. Ill probably end up getting a brass wall hanger eventually.

[@shermansparks5542]

@@nazarethbarker4937 the remingtons are my favorite. .but I have a couple colt..and a a couple brass...they shoot fine..just no heavy loads..they will get loose..that's why I say go with steel

[@pelewads]

I live in the NW, and am very concerned about smoldering paper. Have you ever used, or heard of using, nitrated paper?

[@karlt8233]

A lot of guys nitrate coffee filters using stump killer. It's very easy to do. After dipping the filters hang them to dry, cut into correct sizes and form the cartridge like normal. Be advised many ranges and events do not allow nitrated paper cartridges so keep this in mind when making nitrated cartridges.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yes the rolling papers i use are nitrated and thus far i have had no left overs in cyl after firing..but i always check just to be sure

[@michaelmerrick5472]

I was wondering about those papers. Didn't look like regular rolling paper. What kind are they and where you get them?

[@tommymartinez9746]

Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Does anyone know where to get a good holster for a 1885 new army? And maybe you can do a video someday on holsters if you haven’t already

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

if you looking for a custom high quality then go contact randy smith at stichedgear.com..he has made 3 for me i am very happy with mine

[@freddiemansky7102]

good information thank-you

[@michaels3429]

Lol, old guy ain't stickin nothin, poor bastard. Love ya blackie

[@nickarpino9309]

So awesome. Thanks for another great informative vid Was wondering how the kit would work with round all?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it works well if you notice the first foil packet u show is got round ball in it..i use them for target work and for hunting small stuff like bunnies

[@nickarpino9309]

Thank you sir

[@SirStefanB]

Does anyone have a link for the kit you use? I can't find it on ebay. Maybe spelling the name wrong. Thanks.

[@dbzryder]

www.etsy.com/listing/877906507/paper-cartridge-kit-44-caliber?gpla=1&gao=1&&CjwKCAiAlNf-BRB_EiwA2osbxR0WAMY5c9uhYN7MkV2PuA_BRvg5fWvjMe4UPCpb0UOAwGzRdj0bQRoCS-8QAvD_BwE_k_&:pla-315906364691_t__877906507_12768591&gclid=CjwKCAiAlNf-BRB_EiwA2osbxR0WAMY5c9uhYN7MkV2PuA_BRvg5fWvjMe4UPCpb0UOAwGzRdj0bQRoCS-8QAvD_BwE

[@Bill23799]

Hey Blackie, thanks for the great video. Do you have to buy the entire set? I would need just the .44 mandrel for my Pieta 1858 Remington New Army. What size charge does the .44 mandrel fill to? Your foil field packs idea was brilliant.

[@karlt8233]

Dustin sells them in .36, .44 or Walker individually. He also sells the .36/.44 and the .36/.44/Walker. I got the .36/.44 even though I only have .36's at present time. If I get a .44 later on I am set.

[@Bill23799]

@@karlt8233 Thanks Karl. I checked and the .44 individual set is only $20.00. I will be ordering one today. Do you think they were made using a 3D printer? It will go well with the Percussion Cap maker i bought recently. Now all I need to do is learn how to make my own black powder. How hard could it be? Captain Kirk did it while being chased by a Gorn.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

the 44 fits 1860 and 1858 as well as others of that size the walker can be used to make full size charges for hunting since the tube can be longer and thus hold more but for this you will need to use a seperate powder measure next fri i will have a video on this where i talk about kaido ojamas hunting bullets

[@jason60chev]

You didn't show how to use the Walker tool for the regular 44.

[@Nezmund]

Got my circle cutter the other day. Dustin wanted five bucks for 100 circles. I can make unlimited circles for the same price.

[@korppisielu]

Thank you for informative vid.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cswhan3201]

What is the name of the kit again?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

guns of the west is dustin winegar l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FGunsOfTheWest%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1OOOZDHmWchu5bG7VJvqTN77LnGmizc7yI3hfryugQGYxlLck_NAuQ6sE&h=AT1AZ7NGHWAXCoXM7L1XWoMBmXv_pdJzLqu0tVJ8Ml1Jt0R1zM8yN2KATdv-5oxzMuR3LKitRWRNPCddzTowEslQ6FCy6Zhb-pZIITFXqEFuKs6MaUK7N2q5mul73IvsohdAJA

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Thats a slick set up

[@12lionwhelps71]

where can we get one of those kits?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

guns of the west on etsy.com

[@reachvictoria3386]

Email [e-mail] if you want to buy one

[@terrancecoard388]

Neat trick! The Outlaw Josey Wales would be proud!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i thank you for such high praise..lol

[@archangel20031]

They make these AA battery holders that are water tight and hold 4 or 8 batteries, that would be a better modern cartridge holder.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i will look into it thanks

[@carlostrujillo4750]

You can make your own kit using wood Dowling and buying other components

[@LanceisLawson]

I started making paper cartdriges and at the end of the day found it no more coinvent that direct powder charging the cylinder.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

at the range i often use flask..but to reduce the gotta carry on a woodswalk or hunt i use paper ctgs for that

[@wonder-bred]

The foil and the lube in the chapstick tube. 👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad it was of use to ya

[@camoman132]

Korean war wool shirt cut down for a vest??

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yes found it in surplus for 1 dollar left sleeve was shredded so i cut it into a vest very warm and handy

[@TheHappyMinecraftian]

Hey my man I need help my revolver gos int half cock then locks will not spin it was working colt army

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

sounds like the trigger/ bolt spring is broken or the legs of the bolt..this is not allowing the bold to drop or at least droop far enough to clear cyl

[@benfarnham7626]

Video looks like it could be very informative, however I couldn’t hear what you were saying. I even tried head phones on max volume.

[@robslagle]

the master makes it look so easy...... I would be fumbling all over, I have the dexterity of a baseball bat LOL

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

practice practice practice

[@FuriousFarmboy]

I'm trying wads made of 3/16" felt soaked in 1 part lard and 8 parts coconut oil. This may be on the soft side. I haven't found a source for tallow.

[@patrickmurray3510]

Pharmapacks sells tallow in 1 oz. Jars. You can microwave it with a cake of bees wax and pour back into the talo jars for lube.

[@calvingreene90]

I don't like how fragile aluminium foil is. But waxed paper...

[@tjo4087]

Great video!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for the visit

[@diogenes848]

You're a bit quiet. Microphone sensitivity or gain has to be increased.

[@drmachinewerke1]

Why not use a medicine bottle to put the cartridges in.