Paper Question

[JKR]

Is the SC yellow paper thinner than the SC white paper?

[beltfed]

Jim,
Yes, the 55Y is thinner than the 55W.
would you like samples of either or both?
Arnie

[JKR]

Thanks for the offer Arnie. Yes, a sample of the yellow is what I need. Just enough to patch a couple bullets to test for fit. I have plenty of the white which patches up tighter than I’d like.
Jim

[Steveu]

What would be the next size thicker than 55W? I'm want to try some about.0005” thicker to make up for the loss of diameter when wet patching.

[Steveu]

I found an old post of Arnie's on another forum that answered my question. Canson 1557 paper.

[beltfed]

Steve,
you got it. I was just going to answer your question.
Yesterday, I patched and loaded some of my DDEPP 38-50 bullets with the
Cansun paper. I had been using the 55W, and wanted to try a slightly tighter fit
of the Major diameter/base band
in my fire formed case mouths, and the bore ride body on the lands
I hope to get out soon to try them, as well as the 40 cal bullets you sent me for my40-65.
Arnie

[Steveu]

The Canson 1557 120g/sm is .0065 thick, the 180 g/sm is .0096”.

Cheers,
Steve

[Kurt]

I use 10# Paper Mill ONSK-N 37 GSM 4.9M mostly made in Germany.
It runs .0017-8", my supply does anyway. I have 3 reams.
I used the SC yellow and white and I quit using it. I want a double wrap at least as deep as the grooves.
I found using yellow the top land edges starting to build a lead smear after a long days shooting.

[Steveu]

The Canson 1557 120g/sm is .0065 thick (165 micron) the 180 g/sm is .0096” (245 micron) according to the email I got from Canson. They did not state how many sheets were used to get the “caliper”, but I think it was 4.

Cheers,
Steve

[Steveu]

The Canson 1557 120g/sm is .0065 thick (165 micron) the 180 g/sm is .0096” (245 micron) according to the email I got from Canson. They did not state how many sheets were used to get the “caliper”, but I think it was 4.

Cheers,
Steve

UPDATE: The Canson 1557 120 g/sm that I recieved today measures .005" with my calipers, way too thick!!! Got it from Amazon, so free return.