Avoiding Lead Contact - Copper Coated Pellets

[chuckinohio]

  The black staining on your fingers from handling pellets isn't even lead, it is the graphite agent that they use in the manufacturing process to keep pellets from hanging up in the machinery. it is a lubricant in other words, and it is not lead dust.

  That said, if you want to shoot copper coated pellets, then feel free to experiment and see if you can find a flavor that renders accuracy that suits you.
  I only have one rifle that will shoot them accurately, the Beeman FTS plated variety, but it shoots several pellets accurately as well. None of my other rifles, even the ones that like the H&N FT pellets, will shoot them well.

[palonej]

I tried FTT Power and Baracuda Power in all my guns and found no joy at all.

[fortyshooter]

I'm surprised all guns don't have a "Lead poisoning warning" nowdays!

[Yarp]

Lead balloons aside, wash before eating or drinking. Be careful not to breathe or ingest particles and be especially careful of oxides on old or recovered ammo.

When I'm shooting in the field or on the range I use lead pellets sensibly and have no worries whatsoever. I use coated and nonleaded pellets in and around the house. The latter are about as accurate as thrown rocks.