22 rimfire

tonyz · July 18, 2001, 09:37 AM

I am trying to stay away from lead and lead gases as much as possible.
Anyone know if the primming material in the 22 rimfire are lead free!

Thanks,
Tony

**Mal H** · July 18, 2001, 10:09 AM

I believe rimfire cartridges use the same lead styphnate as do centerfire cartridges.

In general, if it doesn't specifically say lead free on the box, it isn't.

**Mike Irwin** · July 18, 2001, 11:06 AM

Mal's right. If it doesn't say "Lead Free" on the box, the priming compound contains lead.

July 18, 2001, 09:37 AM	#1
tonyz Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2000 Location: Wa Posts: 922	22 rimfire I am trying to stay away from lead and lead gases as much as possible. Anyone know if the primming material in the 22 rimfire are *lead free!* Thanks, Tony

July 18, 2001, 11:06 AM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Mal's right. If it doesn't say "Lead Free" on the box, the priming compound contains lead. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

July 18, 2001, 10:09 AM	#2
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,947	I believe rimfire cartridges use the same lead styphnate as do centerfire cartridges. In general, if it doesn't specifically say lead free on the box, it isn't.