Was looking at relic / recovered bullets and noted the thickness of the skirt on the paper cartridge bullet from the British pattern 1851, dug up around Vicksburg. Larger diameter means better expansion for a thicker skirt but wow, looks about 1/8" thick.
Anyone have info on what the service charge of powder was? Been searching this morning and coming up with zippo por nada.
I've worked with these guys in the US 1847.
And these guys.
But they certainly do not have that much thickness.
If anyone has info on the service charge used in the 1851 would appreciate hearing about it.
Thanks,
Hib
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