Proving non-lead Ammunition

[Macsteve]

Likely overthinking my first time try at hunting this weekend..

I picked up a box of non-lead super eco prius rounds for my rifle and noticed that it doesn't seem to have any significant differences from your standard lead ammunition.

If a warden approaches me, how can I show proof that the ammunition I'm using is legal?

 

[ilovesprig]

Likely overthinking my first time try at hunting this weekend..

I picked up a box of non-lead super eco prius rounds for my rifle and noticed that it doesn't seem to have any significant differences from your standard lead ammunition.

If a warden approaches me, how can I show proof that the ammunition I'm using is legal?

He'll have a magnet.....Again, if you're not on a wildlife area or preserve, you can still shoot lead in rifles.

 

[Macsteve]

Likely overthinking my first time try at hunting this weekend..

I picked up a box of non-lead super eco prius rounds for my rifle and noticed that it doesn't seem to have any significant differences from your standard lead ammunition.

If a warden approaches me, how can I show proof that the ammunition I'm using is legal?

He'll have a magnet.....Again, if you're not on a wildlife area or preserve, you can still shoot lead in rifles.

son of a B.

I just used the CDFW lands viewer and identified my area as non-qualified. I guess there is a price to pay for ignorance.

 

[ilovesprig]

This forum and others are great places to get answers to many of the confusing questions WE all have about this BS. As hunters and shooters, we'll deal with it.....If they think I'm going to quit, they're sadly mistaken!

ps......Green ammo is more costly, but you'll have to buy it eventually anyway......I just bought some green .17 HMR.....Seems to be just as good & was only about 2 dollars more per box of 50.

 

[Macsteve]

paid about $15.50 a box for 120rds of 243Win shipped to my door.

paid $48.90 for a box of 20rds of 243Win Prius Edition from the local store

 

[ilovesprig]

paid about $15.50 a box for 120rds of 243Win shipped to my door.

paid $48.90 for a box of 20rds of 243Win Prius Edition from the local store

Steve,

Well, look at it this way......Put it on the paper with lead and only shoot 1 or 2 expensive shells to zero.....20 cartridges should last you about 10 years at one deer per year.....lol

 

[SD Mike]

Check out gunbot.net for buying ammunition. You can sort it by caliber, price, brand, etc. Personally, I took a trip to fine firearms, got some goodies, and began reloading my own ammo in preparation for the many new regulations that will be taking effect.

 

[Macsteve]

paid about $15.50 a box for 120rds of 243Win shipped to my door.

paid $48.90 for a box of 20rds of 243Win Prius Edition from the local store

Steve,

Well, look at it this way......Put it on the paper with lead and only shoot 1 or 2 expensive shells to zero.....20 cartridges should last you about 10 years at one deer per year.....lol

haha right? maybe w/ a seasoned Pro like yourself. 30 years for me because I can't shoot what I can't find

 

[Macsteve]

Check out gunbot.net for buying ammunition. You can sort it by caliber, price, brand, etc. Personally, I took a trip to fine firearms, got some goodies, and began reloading my own ammo in preparation for the many new regulations that will be taking effect.

Will do! I don't think I'm willing to invest in reloading though. pretty new at just about everything

 

[SD Mike]

Check out gunbot.net for buying ammunition. You can sort it by caliber, price, brand, etc. Personally, I took a trip to fine firearms, got some goodies, and began reloading my own ammo in preparation for the many new regulations that will be taking effect.

Will do! I don't think I'm willing to invest in reloading though. pretty new at just about everything

I wish you the best of luck and you're in the right place for answers to your questions.

 

[msteiger]

Likely overthinking my first time try at hunting this weekend..

I picked up a box of non-lead super eco prius rounds for my rifle and noticed that it doesn't seem to have any significant differences from your standard lead ammunition.

If a warden approaches me, how can I show proof that the ammunition I'm using is legal?

He'll have a magnet.....Again, if you're not on a wildlife area or preserve, you can still shoot lead in rifles.

Huh? Lead is non-magnetic. So is copper. Maybe you're thinking about steel shot?

 

[fish dog]

He'll have a magnet.....Again, if you're not on a wildlife area or preserve, you can still shoot lead in rifles.

Steve, don't you have to use unleaded in the "condor zone" which is a lot of A zone?

 

[ilovesprig]

He'll have a magnet.....Again, if you're not on a wildlife area or preserve, you can still shoot lead in rifles.

Steve, don't you have to use unleaded in the "condor zone" which is a lot of A zone?

Eric,

Yes, you do......I assumed he was talking about hunting in San Diego Co., when he mentioned McCain Valley in another thread.

 

[Deleted member 27310]

just picked up some copper 30-06 pills last weekend, I think they cost $10 buck more than lead.

 

[ilovesprig]

just picked up some copper 30-06 pills last weekend, I think they cost $10 buck more than lead.

In the big scheme of things, small price to pay.....It's the BS science & anti hunters pushing this green agenda that drives me crazy.....angry.gif

 

[Muledeerhunter]

Well, look at it this way......Put it on the paper with lead and only shoot 1 or 2 expensive shells to zero.....20 cartridges should last you about 10 years at one deer per year.....lol
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Non-lead and lead don't zero the same in my 7 mag. Not sure about his .243. I would find out beforehand.

 

[Macsteve]

Well, look at it this way......Put it on the paper with lead and only shoot 1 or 2 expensive shells to zero.....20 cartridges should last you about 10 years at one deer per year.....lol

Non-lead and lead don't zero the same in my 7 mag. Not sure about his .243. I would find out beforehand.
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was it significantly off? currently I'm zero'd for non prius bullets so I'm good atleast for this weekend

 

[ilovesprig]

Well, look at it this way......Put it on the paper with lead and only shoot 1 or 2 expensive shells to zero.....20 cartridges should last you about 10 years at one deer per year.....lol

Non-lead and lead don't zero the same in my 7 mag. Not sure about his .243. I would find out beforehand.
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OK.......5 years........lol

 

[Bonejour]

Same question as Matt asked: how would a magnet differentiate lead from copper. More to the point, since lead isn't magnetic and the question the ranger ought to be asking is whether you have any lead ammo, what use would a magnet be to the warden?

 

[Sigalert2012]

I shoot a model 70 30-06. Did some non lead vs lead last year sighting in and for me it is about a 5" difference on paper usually high and too the right 100yds. I tried hornedy and nosler green tip.


Just sharing experience. For dove #7 steel shot I cut my lead in half.

Sig