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stephen426 · June 13, 2005, 08:01 PM

Please forgive my stupid question...

Is it actually worth it to cast your own bullets? Lead is supposed to be hazardous to your health and I'm not just talking about .45 caliber 230 grain slugs flying your way. When lead is heated, you end up breathing in some of the vapors. Over time it accumulates in your system and you get heavy metal poisoning (and I'm not talking about too much good ole rock and roll either). I'm just curious if you really save that much money. I guess that would depend on how much you shoot.

June 13, 2005, 08:01 PM	#8
stephen426 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Posts: 3,840	Please forgive my stupid question... Is it actually worth it to cast your own bullets? Lead is supposed to be hazardous to your health and I'm not just talking about .45 caliber 230 grain slugs flying your way. When lead is heated, you end up breathing in some of the vapors. Over time it accumulates in your system and you get heavy metal poisoning (and I'm not talking about too much good ole rock and roll either). I'm just curious if you really save that much money. I guess that would depend on how much you shoot. __________________ The ATF should be a convenience store instead of a government agency!