#Lead-free

Lead-based ammunition has been showing its age over the past few years. Shooters have been looking for alternatives to lead to keep from ingesting it, and because of the superior performance gained by using other materials. I think we collectively realized that the risks involved with lead aren’t worth continuing along the same path. New for 2022, CCI Blazer has introduced a lead-free option for 9mm shooters. Introducing Blazer Brass Lead-Free Clean-Fire.

With the European Union in discussions to ban lead in ammunition several companies are busy extending their existing and developing new product lines. Sako from Finland has developed a new lead-free BLADE bullet which is said to meet the needs of the most demanding lead-free hunters.

Sellier & Bellot has introduced a new lead-free rifle ammunition line specifically designed for use in hunting training systems also known as shooting cinemas. The new ammunition line is called SCREEN AMMO which stands for Shooting Cinema Range Entertainment with Environmental and Non-toxic Ammunition. Let’s watch the demo video first.

Air Venturi has announced the release of the world’s first frangible BBs. The new .177 cal (4.5mm) BBs are called Dust Devil. Just like other frangible projectiles, Dust Devil BBs shatter upon impact on hard surfaces and minimize the possibility of ricochet which steel BBs are well known for. The new BBs are also lead-free. Both features combined make them much safer for use in indoor shooting.

Lapua continues to expands their Naturalis lead free hunting line in 2017.

With restrictions in specific states or hunting areas, more hunters are in pursuit of ammunition that is lead-free. Federal is looking to dive into that market with their brand new offering of Lead-Free Power-Shok Copper ammunition.

Liberty Ammunition has made a name for themselves in the market when it comes to lead-free ammunition. They’ve chosen to expand their line with the .45 Long Colt, a round that’s been around for well over a century and has enjoyed a fairly colorful history. Fans of the round might want to take a look at this ammunition whether they’re looking for a way to keep the air cleaner during target practice while simultaneously keeping their guns cleaner or they want a lighter, faster round (at a listed 1800 fps, this is certainly a quick round)