Lead free ammo?

[brianakell]

I did a search, nothing came up for "lead free" which surprised me. We all know eating lead isn't a good thing, but in reality is ingestion of lead from a bullet a real concern, or a hyped up thing? Seems lead free ammo runs 2-3 times as much, but is it worth it? What about if real young kids are going to be eating the meat?

[Cman]

IIRR if the lead bullet stays in you then you can get lead poisoning, if you dont't die from being shot. It takes time for the lead to leach into the blood stream so if you're eating an animal that was shot there is no chance of lead poisoning. YMMV

[sniper7]

as long as you are smart about your kill, or your processor.

make sure you cut around the bullet's path and that will pretty well avoid any lead exposure. You won't have to worry about lead then.

For your processor, just go with someone reputable and make sure they cut around the wound area and leave that area to waste.

You also have to remember that animals have been killed for hundreds of years with lead bullets and there hasn't been mass death of lead poisoning problems among sportsmen. really not too much to worry about.

mostly what the EPA is worried about is lead getting into the environment in decent quantities, mostly in the water. That is why you see most states with lead shot bans when waterfowl hunting.

The new all copper bullets have very good performance and the bullet manufacturers will continue to work toward eliminating lead in most hunting bullets. that is my opinion at least. With technology and time, the price of the copper rounds will be more reasonable.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

I did a search, nothing came up for "lead free" which surprised me. We all know eating lead isn't a good thing, but in reality is ingestion of lead from a bullet a real concern, or a hyped up thing? Seems lead free ammo runs 2-3 times as much, but is it worth it? What about if real young kids are going to be eating the meat?

Barnes Bullets! Well worth the money. Pistol and rifle are available. Even better if you reload.

[theGinsue]

I've read a lot on this subject and the "official" answer has always been: No real threat to humans. Keep in mind our forefathers and how all game thy harvested was using led - softer than the lead we use today in most cases and they lived long enough to perpetuate the species.

There are always lots of examples given by past middle-aged folks who've dined on lots of lead shot animals their entire lives and have no health issues.

If you still have concerns, follow snipers suggestions - that should eliminate all uncertainty.

[Graves]

Barnes - all copper.

[mcantar18c]

Cutting Edge Bullets... IMO the finest bullets around. Solid copper, machined bullets with some awesome technology in the design.
And they're just so damn pretty....

http://site.cuttingedgebullets.com/

[sniper7]

Cutting Edge Bullets... IMO the finest bullets around. Solid copper, machined bullets with some awesome technology in the design.
And they're just so damn pretty....

http://site.cuttingedgebullets.com/

Some very nice looking projectiles! Definitely not your plinking rounds!

[jmg8550]

Cutting Edge Bullets... IMO the finest bullets around. Solid copper, machined bullets with some awesome technology in the design.
And they're just so damn pretty....

http://site.cuttingedgebullets.com/

Those probably aren't hunting bullets either.

[chris42]

I did a search, nothing came up for "lead free" which surprised me. We all know eating lead isn't a good thing, but in reality is ingestion of lead from a bullet a real concern, or a hyped up thing? Seems lead free ammo runs 2-3 times as much, but is it worth it? What about if real young kids are going to be eating the meat?

You don't need lead free ammo for hunting. If you shot in an indoor range without adequte ventilation, I'd worry more about it.

That being said, I like the Barnes TSX for hunting. They are expensive bullets, but they work. I've killed a couple of deer last year with my 5.56. Worked like champs.