Roll the cut nitrated paper around a dowel the same diameter as the bullet you are shooting. Using a glue stick, glue the paper along the edge to form a cylinder.
Press the bullet into the cylinder, sliding it all the way through until it protrudes from the end. At this point, the bullet can be attached to the paper cylinder with glue, or a silk thread can be tied around the cylinder, directly over the bullet lube groove.
Pour a measured charge of black powder into the cylinder and fold the open end of the cylinder over, sealing it with glue. The cartridge is now ready for use.
NOTE: Cigarette paper can be substituted for nitrated paper provided it is of the proper length to allow loading with a complete powder charge.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO FIRE SMOKELESS POWDER IN YOUR PERCUSSION RIFLE OR
CARBINE!
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