double canister Posted August 19, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 19, 2015 We're doing a live shoot this weekend, and I want to try some buck and ball. I've made .58 and .69 cartridges plenty of times, but never the B&B. Does anyone have a line drawing? Or, can I just crowd into my .69 template? Thanks. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capa Posted August 19, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 19, 2015 Found this link-I had always thought the buck went in after the ball, but looks like its the opposite so as to act as a gas seal. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_and_ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM Posted August 19, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 19, 2015 Have several dug and one non-dug buck and ball cartridges. on mine, the 3 buckshot sit on top of the ball. It is tied at the cartridge top as any other cartridge, and again between the buck and ball (just enough to lock the buckshot in place, sort of forming a single strand ledge on the ball). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capa Posted August 19, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 19, 2015 Have several dug and one non-dug buck and ball cartridges. on mine, the 3 buckshot sit on top of the ball. It is tied at the cartridge top as any other cartridge, and again between the buck and ball (just enough to lock the buckshot in place, sort of forming a single strand ledge on the ball). Interesting-so, it follows that the top is torn off, the powder goes in, then the buck then the ball. I have not come across a period reference that states the ball goes in with the paper for a normal cartridge load, although a lot of us reenactors assume that it does. What are your thoughts on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM Posted August 20, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 20, 2015 I just assumed the ball goes in as a tied unit -- never really gave it much thought until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warcollect1942 Posted August 21, 2015 Share #6 Posted August 21, 2015 buck and ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warcollect1942 Posted August 21, 2015 Share #7 Posted August 21, 2015 B&B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now