Proposed EU lead ban and its effect on precision shooting

[bowji john]

Does precision centre & rim fire target shooting have a future if the proposed EU lead ban gains traction here and includes target shooting?

I know there are some knowledgeable folk on here

Just wondered what peoples' thoughts are

[1066]

I think there will be serious consequences for smallbore and air target shooting if lead is banned, and this will certainly have a knock-on effect further down the line. There's no substitutes for lead for precision competition shooting, the required accuracy just isn't there and not likely to be in the foreseeable future,  if a substitute is is eventually found and perfected it's most unlikely to be at a  comparable price point.

[Moorlander]

First point is we are no longer part of the EU , There has been talk /controversy over a voluntary lead shot ban for game in five years  , its cost BASC a lot of members as members weren't consulted prior to the announcement, if and its a big if it does come into place it will not affect clay / trap shooters who generally shoot within a contained area.

Lead bullet ban ? well already deer stalkers are using lead free as some game dealer will not buy venison shot with lead bullets , its not law and as far as I know there is no proposed law in the UK , lead free game bullets can be very accurate as can target solids , I dont think target shooters have much to worry about for 5 maybe 10 years or if ever as they can arguably recycle lead bullet heads which should be seen as acceptable in the green environmental world.

 

[Moorlander]

4 hours ago, 1066 said:

I think there will be serious consequences for smallbore and air target shooting if lead is banned, and this will certainly have a knock-on effect further down the line. There's no substitutes for lead for precision competition shooting, the required accuracy just isn't there and not likely to be in the foreseeable future,  if a substitute is is eventually found and perfected it's most unlikely to be at a  comparable price point.

Dont RWS do lead free pellets?

[1066]

29 minutes ago, Moorlander said:

Dont RWS do lead free pellets?

Yes they do - These are made of tin and very light. I think it we be a while before we see anyone winning matches with them.

[Moorlander]

37 minutes ago, 1066 said:

Yes they do - These are made of tin and very light. I think it we be a while before we see anyone winning matches with them.

Like I mentioned I dont think lead should be a problem if it can be recovered/contained  which it can in target shooting , for small game in the sticks it may become a requirement to use lead free , IIRC a chap I know uses the RWS lead free on some wildlife reserve and its a requirement of the owners. 

[1066]

45 minutes ago, Moorlander said:

Like I mentioned I dont think lead should be a problem if it can be recovered/contained  which it can in target shooting , for small game in the sticks it may become a requirement to use lead free , IIRC a chap I know uses the RWS lead free on some wildlife reserve and its a requirement of the owners. 

Far from humane I would think unless very short range. They are only just over half the weight of an ordinary pellet and with normal air riles <12ftlb they must lose velocity very quickly.

[Moorlander]

24 minutes ago, 1066 said:

Far from humane I would think unless very short range. They are only just over half the weight of an ordinary pellet and with normal air riles <12ftlb they must lose velocity very quickly.

I doubt the law makers will take that in to consideration or if they do they may ban <12 ftl bs for hunting.

[One on top of two]

Worry about it in 5 yrs time . 

[Popsbengo]

1 hour ago, One on top of two said:

Worry about it in 5 yrs time . 

Oo, no way - can't waste a good opportunity to worry.....

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