Paper patched bullets

[Pofoo]

Does the paper patch stay on the bullet the whole length of the barrel?
Does it fall off after leaving the barrel?
I'm thinking about a Martini Henry that even factory ammo was paper patched.
Modern reloading is a bit of a hassle because their .45 cal bore is larger than readily available .45 bullets I have for my trapdoor.

[tabascoz28]

Are you thinking about reusing it?

[WalterJones]

I've had the same question about the patches. In regards to the paper or cloth keeping the bullet tightly engaged with the rifling and maintaining a gas seal.

[CWL]

Here's a vid of bullet w/paper patch fired from barrel.

It is in panoramic pic mode so you will need to side scroll to follow bullet.

https://youtu.be/7XT9Cekqb_M

[Fjold]

I've had the same question about the patches. In regards to the paper or cloth keeping the bullet tightly engaged with the rifling and maintaining a gas seal.

Paper and cloth patching stays on the bullet and comes off after firing. The cloth patches can be picked up from the ground in front of the barrel.

[Pofoo]

Thank you CWL and Fjold.
It appears that a patched undersized bullet can fill up the bore the full length of the barrel