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Non-lead pellets

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 12:16 am
by RoyalWulff
Anyone have any experience with the H & N Match Green Non-Lead Pellets?
I recently purchased a Steyr pistol to shoot in my basement and I am more than happy to spend a few dollars more for these lead free pellets so long as they are not an inferior product.
Any info/opinions?

Re: Non-lead pellets

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 1:08 am
by spektr
Shoot lead, use a good pellet trap wash yoir hands after shooting, no problem

Re: Non-lead pellets

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 3:05 am
by kevinweiho
The only way to know if your pistol likes these match green pellets is by trying them out. I perceive that you’re worried about lead exposure by shooting lead pellets in your basement, the risk is negligible if you clean up after each shooting session. You might want to use some ballistic/impact putty on the back of your steel plate to capture lead fragments and dust.

Re: Non-lead pellets

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 1:17 pm
by RoyalWulff
Thanks guys. I have lead pellets to shoot at the range and other places but I have a very young daughter with a habit of putting things she finds on the floor in her mouth so I’d like to try to avoid the possibility of having lead pellets floating around your home. I will give the lead free pellets a shot and see how they stack up.

Re: Non-lead pellets

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 3:07 pm
by Rover
Let us know your results. (Sorry if I mumble, I have a mouthful of pellets.z0

Re: Non-lead pellets

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 4:03 pm
by TenMetrePeter
Not sure swallowing tin pellets is a good idea either, even if nationally less toxic.
Use a good catcher preferably with duct putty as suggested and vacuum up after you.
Do tiny kids really get free range in a typical basement??

Re: Non-lead pellets

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 4:25 pm
by ChipEck
Read this.

https://www.usashooting.org/library/You ... SASCMP.pdf

Just wash hands with soap and water after shooting.

Chip