:) I've looked at them up close before.
That first picture, especially, was a great example. More than the sum of its parts, and all that.

Well done!

I was reading on a muzzleloading forum that you can use the paper as wadding and it doesn't ignite when you fire the gun.

I'll have to test that out.

You just have to use rather heavy weight paper, i.e. with a high cotton content...












.... like $20 bills :rolleyes:

nitrated paper rounds can be loaded without being torn open. revolutionary war and civil war round were loaded in a paper cylinder tied off at the end. a lead ball or mini is put in nose first; then the blackpowder charge. the open end is either twisted or folded over. to load, you bite the end off of the cartridge and dump the powder. you can ram in the paper as wadding or cast it aside. of course the projectile is on top. the paper drops free 10 to 25 feet down range. sometimes it smolders and burns; other times it is just singed

When did they begin rifling those barrels? My GPR manual goes on and on about how the patch is critical to putting a spin on the ball.

If you go to places like Sturbridge, MA, or Deerfield, MA, every home will have a Paper Wasp's nest hanging on the wall for shooting, because paper was so dear.

I misread foot's original post; didn't realize he was referring to using wasp paper as wadding. That would really be an interesting experiment. I take it Sturbridge and Deerfield are reconstructed villages?

Yes and yes. Both are excellent.

There's not a lot of color out now in the PDX winter, but a neighbor has this...

Anyone have it's name ?

Purple Beautyberry, of course.

They're striking because of their color and that they hang around after all the leaves have dropped off and blown away.

Thx V, I think I'll try the local nurseries for it.

BigV, I've been watching this thread...

Expected to see some new BigV posts here.

Yes sir. As promised. You are excluded from guessing, though I am sure glatt will bust you out of the penalty box in a few seconds.

What is this?

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