While sort of new here, I have been shooting cast bullets with wads for many years, all without problems. This thread on wads and ringing barrels has my interest so, I would like your opinions on my method for doing this. Calibers are; 38-55, 40-65, 40-82, 45-90 and 45-70
1. all loads use cast bullets of pure lead with a pinch of tin.
2. aa-5744 is my only powder now, before its manufacturer I used Unique
3. velocity is seldom over 1465 fps
Wad material is plain toilet paper and used in such a fashion that no air space exists between powder and bullet base. Enough paper is used to allow the bullet to push the paper back when seated, making the solid fit without air space as best it can. Can't say how many bullets have been fired using this technique however, it must be in the several thousand by now. to date, I have not ruined one barrel and accuracy is always better using toilet paper as the filler.
Note: have never used a wad made of flat material that creates air space of any kind nor have I used the creme o' wheat method or kapok, only TP.
Thanks for your responses and opinions.
Ric