Thread: Any thoughts on lead exposure from casting bullets ?

Jimmy,

Casting is not a problem if you are sensible about it. Ventilation is a key, but lead doesn't begin to vaporize until about 1000 degrees and casting is done at significantly lower temperatures. Don't handle food or put your hands to your mouth until you have washed your hands well and all should be well.

Gugi,

I'm a black powder cartridge shooter and cast my own bullets for assuring myself of a quality projectile. Much of my shooting is done at 800-1000 yards and the bullet needs to be very uniform and very like all the others in the cartridge box or they may not hit the target where I'm expecting them to go.

Hey Jimmy,
Most of elemental lead is not as bad as many think. Wash hands, good ventilation and temp controle like mentioned. Lots of the histeria is residual from days when so many lead compounds were in so many products, it would get in your system in various forms that are easier absorbed than the elemental stuff. Keep your powder dry.
Mike