Reloading Non-Lead

djonathang · June 4, 2008, 09:15 AM

Hello All,

I intend to hunt Fort Hunter Liggett in California soon. I understand that they are a "lead-free zone". In fact, they have moved forward with this prior to the entire state's official change (for certain areas).

I have a question about reloading and proving to the folks at FHL that I'm okay. Do they need to see the box, cartridges, or is there another way for them to check?

Thanks.

DG

Scorch · June 4, 2008, 01:47 PM

Two options come to mind immediately:
1- Load Barnes X-Bullets. They have a very distinctive look, and anyone knowledgeable can look at them and recognize them. It also might not hurt to take along a partial box of Barnes bullets for "show and tell", if needed.

2- Shoot premium factory ammo loaded with Barnes bullets. Federal Premium loads come loaded with the Barnes Triple Shock X-Bullets. That way if there is any question, just show them the box.

I recommend the Barnes bullets over other manufacturers' non-lead bullets because other bullets from manufacturers that make traditional lead bullets look the same as their non-lead bullets. I am thinking in particular of the Nosler e-Tip bullets.

June 4, 2008, 09:15 AM	#1
djonathang Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2008 Posts: 165	Reloading Non-Lead Hello All, I intend to hunt Fort Hunter Liggett in California soon. I understand that they are a "lead-free zone". In fact, they have moved forward with this prior to the entire state's official change (for certain areas). I have a question about reloading and proving to the folks at FHL that I'm okay. Do they need to see the box, cartridges, or is there another way for them to check? Thanks. DG __________________ Browning BPS - 12Ga : Waterfowl and Upland Birds Savage Model 12 - .22-.250 : Long Distance Targets and Varminting Browning Stalker - .270 : Food Marlin 39A - Something to shoot while the .270 cools off.

June 4, 2008, 01:47 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Two options come to mind immediately: 1- Load Barnes X-Bullets. They have a very distinctive look, and anyone knowledgeable can look at them and recognize them. It also might not hurt to take along a partial box of Barnes bullets for "show and tell", if needed. 2- Shoot premium factory ammo loaded with Barnes bullets. Federal Premium loads come loaded with the Barnes Triple Shock X-Bullets. That way if there is any question, just show them the box. I recommend the Barnes bullets over other manufacturers' non-lead bullets because other bullets from manufacturers that make traditional lead bullets look the same as their non-lead bullets. I am thinking in particular of the Nosler e-Tip bullets. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services