I am getting a semi auto, so cycling reliably will be the real issue.
Just how close is this lead ban?
Is it not feasible to just stock up on traditional lead?
The end of lead = the end of 22LR?
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Just how close is this lead ban?
Is it not feasible to just stock up on traditional lead?
Pellet Pinger
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Pinch of salt time, paid promotion.
Smellydog
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No idea regarding time. By all means stock up.
I think they would still cycle an auto. They are still quite powerful.
Maybe so but if I don't try them in my rifles then I'll never know. There is a saying up my way "believe half of what you see and nothing of what you hear", which I've generally found helpful.
Feasible, but potentially illegal since the proposals are not only to prohibit sale but also use of lead ammunition.
So not only would using them be illegal, but probably also an illicit, undeclared storage of ammunition.
I never cease to be amazed at the number of otherwise intelligent people who have this extraordinary (and scientifically impossible) opinion that some magical substance will be discovered as a practical substitute for lead in those many types of ammunition where the current alternatives are deficient. It's completely irrational.
STOP. I was not suggesting using them after they were banned.
I meant stock up and use lead while it was still legal.
I would imagine there would be a sensible period allowed to use up existing holdings; both for us shooters and also vendors?
or a buy back.
StephenToast
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a buy back was talked about in the initial consultation but I can't see it happening.
Although in general I agree with stopping the use of lead ammunition I don't have any faith that a ban will be administered efficiently or fairly.
ChesterP
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I'll be using what I have before worrying about decisions on 22. I will NOT be paying through the nose for less accurate and much more costly LF which negates the whole point of me having a 22LR (subsonic ammo) and will scrap the gun before giving in to this woke knee jerk bandwagon to rush out lead from all ammo and I'll simply replace it with a 22FAC air rifle which I can see many others to going over to. Correction; I'll wait and see if the HSE go after air rifles too.
Pellet Pinger
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Yep, no point in high velocity 22lr, my rifle stands me sub £300 including an aftermarket stock, straight to the HMR, double the range and so far good reports on non toxic performance.
Not sure on FAC air, I had a .25 Impact and while very good, if non lead doesn’t perform its 5 times the value of the rimmy and that’s a lump sitting in the cabinet if it won’t shoot straight!!
What brand and what range?
I’ve tried Norma through both of my .22s and they were terrible 3-6” at 50 yards, others found the same
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Overlay
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What one did you use the hollow point in mine were terrible, segmented after a re zero they have worked out ok, post # 5 shows grouping at 50 yds off sticks RHS target are the norma segmented which have worked out ok in my anschultz
I gave up my 22lr a while ago, and replaced it with an FX dreamline .22. 30ft/lb and is great on the rabbits. Will be thoroughly Pi$$ed off if that has to go non lead, I havent heard any good reports on lead free pellets.
Smellydog
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There are many folk that go around chipping away at vermin.
This is completely under the radar of politicians whom for the most part do not understand the significance or importance of said vermin men and womens contribution to balancing nature in unbalanced hot spots.
Typical of man's dominance of man this is another whitewash attempt to bring about a idyll without hurting the economy to much.
Soon we will only have a few riflemen left and vermin will be rife.
We live on a tiny island full of proud fools and the % for idiots is rising daily, steadily!
This is completely under the radar of politicians whom for the most part do not understand the significance or importance of said vermin men and womens contribution to balancing nature in unbalanced hot spots.
Typical of man's dominance of man this is another whitewash attempt to bring about a idyll without hurting the economy to much.
Soon we will only have a few riflemen left and vermin will be rife.
We live on a tiny island full of proud fools and the % for idiots is rising daily, steadily!
One on top of two
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I won’t go lead free in my FAC air. There are no restrictions on how many pellets or slugs I can hold
but I will only use lead in my air rifle as I only use it for rats /feral pigeons / odd rabbits nothing that’s going to be eaten
I have already got a good 6.5 / .308 and have nearly made the change completely .
but I will only use lead in my air rifle as I only use it for rats /feral pigeons / odd rabbits nothing that’s going to be eaten
I have already got a good 6.5 / .308 and have nearly made the change completely .
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