For your Early War impression needs: These cartridges are constructed identically to their live counterparts, differing only in their payload. The lead ball is replaced with a cornstarch based foam that is both biodegradable and water soluble. They are completely SAFE TO RAM! They will arrive to you CONTAINING NO POWDER, but will be ready to load and fold right out of the box! Sold in batches of 40. If you’d like arsenal pack wrappers, make your selection in the add-ons. Wrapping paper, twine and tubes for your percussion caps are included! Bear in mind that the US-issued packets of .69 caliber ball cartridges were unlabeled!