Lead Ban Chronicles - .22WMR Non-lead Ammo from CCI
As I reported after last year’s SHOT Show, CCI has come out with a line of “Green” 22 magnum ammo that is lead-free and legal for use in the CA Condor Zone. As I have probably mentioned a time or two since then, it took them forever to get any of this ammo into the stores. I got to shoot some at the show, and several other writers and publications received samples, but it seemed like it was never coming to market.
Well, it’s finally here. I don’t own a .22 mag, unfortunately, so I can’t run out and buy a brick, but my friend and hard-core varmint shooter, Eric Mayer over at Varminter.com got his hands on some and put it through the paces. Go over and check out his review, and see what you think. Then call your local sporting goods shop and see if they have some. Good stuff, and long-awaited for varmint hunters in the Condor Zone.
Then, get on the phone or email to the ammo makers and start screaming for more rimfire offerings in .22lr and .17! I’ve been told by several folks that it’s completely do-able, although the cost may be a little prohibitive. Still, get it on the market and I’m sure the price will moderate as demand levels off.
Great news! I’ve got a Ruger Single Six that would love to get fed. By the way, you really should pick up a .22 mag. It’s a wonderful caliber.
Also by the way, I’m still waiting on my 30-30 Corbon ammo ordered from Midway.
Now let’s hope for non-lead slugs for smoothbores!
September 3rd, 2008 at 6:07 am