I have been a paint maker for 25+ years, and we used lead in our paint until 2011. The lead has had little effect on me. The only thing I noticed is I have grown a fourth leg, but the wife is not complaining.
Do the copper coated pellets do the trick for avoiding lead contact? I have been shooting H&N Greens, but want something heavier.
The truth is that as long as your not eating them there's nothing to worry about.Bryan
Pretty sure I can speak for a few others in regards to the comment about ' cheaping out' on pellets.I won't use them because they are no where near as accurate as lead pellets. Period.
Quote from: palonej on August 30, 2014, 09:09:51 AMPretty sure I can speak for a few others in regards to the comment about ' cheaping out' on pellets.I won't use them because they are no where near as accurate as lead pellets. Period.Are copper clad lead pellets less accurate than plain lead pellets?Is it always the case that non lead pellets are less accurate? Which ones have you used? Not trying to be a contrarian but curious.
Quote from: Steveoh on August 30, 2014, 09:36:19 AMQuote from: palonej on August 30, 2014, 09:09:51 AMPretty sure I can speak for a few others in regards to the comment about ' cheaping out' on pellets.I won't use them because they are no where near as accurate as lead pellets. Period.Are copper clad lead pellets less accurate than plain lead pellets?Is it always the case that non lead pellets are less accurate? Which ones have you used? Not trying to be a contrarian but curious. I'm sure that although some of the answers were frivolous we all take the topic seriously. The greatest risk of lead poisoning comes from ingesting it not casual contact with the skin. That is why young children are at higher risk from things like paint chips with a lead content. Another risk is airborne lead dust . When we shoot pellets the risk if both sources is close to non existent. Not 100% risk free but close and if care is taken there should be no problem with long term exposure. How's that for serious. So unless you are behaving like a 3 year old and chewing on the pellets that you don't load into your rifle brain damage is not a high risk factor when shooting AG's bigger risk of brain damage looking down the barrel of a cocked and loaded rifle with the safety off. ( I tried to stay serious but couldn't help myself).