I, of course, don't know what the true status is for lead extraction and prodction, but when I think of the vast quantities that are used, be it in batteries, bullets or other (particularly the middle one when I read some people's round counts on here!!
), I can't help but think: "how much is there and what happens when it is all but used?"
That is why
an article on the BBC website caught my eye: I know some companies make copper projectiles, but here is a review of the metal Tungsten. It is dense but very hard: forget expansion and forget cheap shooting.
Otherwise, is there scope for this in the civilian market in the future?
And, if there is, would this be the death of things like .22LR or of .45ACP? Which calibres would thrive and which would fade away?
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