Is it possible to reload without using lead?

[MikePGS]

I know absolutely nothing about reloading aside from the fact that i hear it saves money. That being said I was wondering: Is it possible to do it without using lead at any point? Obviously for health reasons you would want to use as little lead as possible (though if your being careful, it will reduce the risk of poisoning) but is this even possible to do? I know Winchester makes ammo that supposedly uses no lead, and UMC is supposed to be leadless (not sure if its the primer or bullet thats lead free in that instance) but is it possible to do yourself? If so, would it be so expensive as to negate the low cost of reloading? Thanks in advance for any input/info in regards to this topic.

 

[langenc]

Jacted bullets are vailable but I believe all primers are a lead salt and thus the smoke is lead positive.

 

[scrat]

well NO

since almost all primers are made with lead.

As for the bullet. You could go full metal jacket.

Or stop shooting and send me all your guns.

 

[Kimber1911_06238]

you can use all copper bullets....or plated bullets which have a copper plate surrounding the lead

all copper bullets are expensive....plated bullets are about the cheapest you'll find.

 

[brasskeeper]

Barnes makes Copper bullets but they are expensive.

 

[scrat]

i dont want to burst anyones bubbles.
but





i got first dibs on the guns.

 

[ShunZu]

"Or stop shooting and send me all your guns."


HEY, STOP STEALING HILLARY'S LINES!

 

[taliv]

lead-free primers exist.

 

[rcmodel]

Mag-Tech Clean-Range PR-SPCR Sm. pistol primers are the only lead-free primers I am aware of that can be purchased for reloading.

http://www.magtechammunition.com/sitepages/pid103.php

They are the same as they use in their line of clean-range loaded ammo.
http://www.magtechammunition.com/sitepages/pid62.php


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