jawman
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So after a lot of research and contemplating, I decided to make more of an effort to limit my exposure to lead. Lots of shooting over time adds up to lots of lead exposure. I know it's arguable, but that is my decision. Read more here if you're interested on how to limit your lead exposure, written by an avid shooter who works in the health and safety field: https://www.corneredcat.com/article/firearms-safety/aiming-for-lower-lead-exposure/.
Anyway, I bought a case of Speer Lawman CleanFire in 147gr 9mm on sale from TargetSportsUSA. It sounds pretty clean: "The ignition power comes from our patented Clean-Fire primer that contains no lead, barium, or antimony." Also, it uses a TMJ bullet, so unlike a FMJ bullet, there is no exposed lead base. The entire lead bullet is encased in a total metal jacket. Whereas with normal FMJ ammo, each time you fire, lead from the base of the bullet, as well as the mini explosion inside the gun going off, blasts lead into the air right where you stand and breathe. Outdoors this isn't as much of an issue, but indoors it is a much bigger issue. A good indoor range will be well ventilated, and have fans blowing air at your back to blow the cloud of dust and smoke downrange. Again, more info on lead exposure with firearms in the link above if you are interested.
Well, when I received the ammo and opened it to inspect it, the brass was extremely dirty. For a name like "CleanFire" this brass was anything but. I definitely expected more, especially for Speer. They are known to be one of the better ammo guys out there.
Does anyone have experience with this ammo? Is this normal? I've never seen ammo with brass this dirty before. All the rounds look like this.
Anyway, I bought a case of Speer Lawman CleanFire in 147gr 9mm on sale from TargetSportsUSA. It sounds pretty clean: "The ignition power comes from our patented Clean-Fire primer that contains no lead, barium, or antimony." Also, it uses a TMJ bullet, so unlike a FMJ bullet, there is no exposed lead base. The entire lead bullet is encased in a total metal jacket. Whereas with normal FMJ ammo, each time you fire, lead from the base of the bullet, as well as the mini explosion inside the gun going off, blasts lead into the air right where you stand and breathe. Outdoors this isn't as much of an issue, but indoors it is a much bigger issue. A good indoor range will be well ventilated, and have fans blowing air at your back to blow the cloud of dust and smoke downrange. Again, more info on lead exposure with firearms in the link above if you are interested.
Well, when I received the ammo and opened it to inspect it, the brass was extremely dirty. For a name like "CleanFire" this brass was anything but. I definitely expected more, especially for Speer. They are known to be one of the better ammo guys out there.
Does anyone have experience with this ammo? Is this normal? I've never seen ammo with brass this dirty before. All the rounds look like this.