T tdmoparguy New member May 9, 2009 #1 When making Combustible Paper Cartridges what ratio of saltpeter to water do you use?
4 4V50 Gary Staff May 9, 2009 #2 When the saltpeter doesn't dissolve anymore, then that's enough. BTW, I never throw out the unused water but store it in an old mayonnaise jar.
When the saltpeter doesn't dissolve anymore, then that's enough. BTW, I never throw out the unused water but store it in an old mayonnaise jar.
H Hawg New member May 10, 2009 #3 I don't use nitrated paper. I use tea bags. They burn completely and clean. Caps have no trouble blowing through them.
I don't use nitrated paper. I use tea bags. They burn completely and clean. Caps have no trouble blowing through them.
M madcratebuilder New member May 10, 2009 #4 At Hawg's suggestion I made up some cartridges using tea bags. Much easier to work with than cig papers. I haven't shot any yet.
At Hawg's suggestion I made up some cartridges using tea bags. Much easier to work with than cig papers. I haven't shot any yet.
T tdmoparguy New member May 11, 2009 #5 4V50 Gary how much water do i use? Hog and Madcrate i already have 2lbs of saltpeter so i reckon i ought to use it.
4V50 Gary how much water do i use? Hog and Madcrate i already have 2lbs of saltpeter so i reckon i ought to use it.