Paper Question

[Kurt]

Steve,

Sounds like you will find what will show justice soon.
I like the Papermill and the Southworth 409 I use those two the most. The thin Southworth Copy paper I used way back when the old typewriter was still in heavy use before these one eyed monsters took over making multi sheets of carbon copy's but it's way too thin at .001" +- a little for my liking. I use paper that makes two wraps at least groove deep and the Papermill or the 409 does that just fine. I have other paper that is listed at 7 1/2 lb that runs .0019" thick. You cant rely on poundage for thickness. Take a Mic when you go to a paper store and measure it for your bullet diameter needs.
I find what works best for me is two wraps on the shank making a snug fit in the bore for good bullet alignment.
When wet patching, pay attention when the patch drys on the bullet, unwrap one to check how bonded the patch is on the bullet. Some paper uses different sizing compounds that might act like a binder, (glue) it will ride with the bullet down range sometimes. I find dry patching to be best for me.