TargetTalk

I don't mean to start another discussion of lead issues ... But I noticed that H&N is selling a 'green non-lead' pellet using a tin alloy. It's a light pellet (around 5 grains) and pricey (over 4 cents per pellet).

The apparently universal experience with non-lead pellets is that they are inaccurate, but H&N claims this to not be true for this pellet.

Personally I'm just fine with washing my hands after I shoot, but for those that have lead issues or are working with junior programs where there may be a prevailing lead paranoia, it might be worth testing this pellet.

sigh!

I don't how airborne lead would be much of an issue in airguns. The velocity is low and there is very little heat generated. I have been told that the major source of airborne lead in firearms is from the lead styphnate in the primer anyway, which is obviously not a problem for airguns. If you are concerned about lead from handling, there is deleading soap available :

http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/product/T1262

I understand using this stuff is mandatory at a local automotive battery plant, so I would guess it's effective. I do a fair bit of reloading and had an elevated lead level, albeit not to a dangerous level. Assiduous washing with ordinary soap brought that down and I bought some of this soap and expect the level to go down further.

Disposal of the pellets after shooting is another issue. I don't know that it would be an issue for a home airgun range, but it is still easy enough to gather up the spent pellets and dispose of them according to local ordinances.