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IllinoisCoyoteHunter · September 2, 2009, 01:32 PM

My grandpa has had a 12 gauge slug floating around in his hip area for about 25 years. When he was shot (while on patrol) the slug actually broke in 2 pieces. He has had no issues with it as of yet. But, lead vapors are indeed bad. Normal casting temps will not create lead fumes.

September 2, 2009, 01:32 PM	#12
IllinoisCoyoteHunter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,487	My grandpa has had a 12 gauge slug floating around in his hip area for about 25 years. When he was shot (while on patrol) the slug actually broke in 2 pieces. He has had no issues with it as of yet. But, lead vapors are indeed bad. Normal casting temps will not create lead fumes. __________________ ~~IllinoisCoyoteHunter~~ ~NRA LIFE MEMBER~ ~NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR~