Copper Bullets

[Barehandlineman11]

Company in California called mcguire ballistics are great option too.

 

[Johnny Boy]

Yes, it was locked but you can still use the information I compiled.

https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/lead-free-bullet-compilation.290864/

This is awesome info. Thanks

 

[FEENIX]

This is awesome info. Thanks

As @Barehandlineman11 noted, McGuire Ballistics is from CA and is also on the list. The owner is a pretty nice guy too. Good luck!

Ed

 

[Barehandlineman11]

I haven't loaded them but a elr buddy shoots them exclusively and loves them bc is crazy good i guess

 

[Johnny Boy]

There are a ton of good to great options for copper bullets nowadays.

Hornady - CX, NTX
Nosler - E-tip, BT lead-free
Barnes - TSX, LRX, T-TSX...
Hammer - they are all copper, HH, AH, HHT
Badlands - I don't know much about these but they come up on here, I'm pretty sure they're a full line of copper.

I'm sure there are more, those are just the ones off the top of my head. I've shot a few of the Hammer Hunters and they do well for groups. I'd give them a look without hesitation. They're also very close to me, so I've stopped by and chatted with them about bullets a few times. I have a bunch for a variety of cartridges and calibers. What cartridge(s) are you shooting, what's your twist rate(s), and what's your intended range?

I have a 6.5 PRC in 1:8 twist. I am starting to hunt blacktails in Northern CA. I hear friends and relatives mention they sometimes see deer 7-800 yards. I still need to find me a range where I can practice shooting those distances.

 

[cohunt]

Don't forget maker bullets and cavity back bullets besides the others already listed

 

[nksmfamjp]

Here's your cheat sheet:
1- Hammers


Your welcome.

That's your list. Hornady makes the CX. It is hunting accurate.

Barnes makes copper pointed things, but the tips are too off center to call them bullets!

 

[asd9055]

There is also APEX

Lathe Turned Copper Lead Free Rifle Bullets | Apex Outdoors | United States

Patent pending lathe turned, lead-free, hunting bullets, designed without compromise. With scorching muzzle velocities, the highest ballistic coefficient in each class, high shock terminal performance, and shot to shot consistency, Apex Outdoors is redefining the pinnacle of the premium hunting...

www.apex-outdoors.com

 

[memtb]

California requires hunting bullets to be lead-free. Is there a cheat sheet of manufacturers that make lead-free bullets? What are some lead-free bullets that you've used with great success?

I've used "only" Barnes since the early '90's…..and am very pleased. I don't have any trouble getting 1/2" to 5/8" groups from my .375 AI. We run them exclusively in my wife's .338 WM also. She's taken some pretty nice game with them ….and is pretty happy with them!

If I didn't already have a bunch of Barnes and had any question about their performance……I'd certainly be looking at Hammers as my go to bullet! memtb

 

[asd9055]

I've used "only" Barnes since the early '90's…..and am very pleased. I don't have any trouble getting 1/2" to 5/8" groups from my .375 AI. We run them exclusively in my wife's .338 WM also. She's taken some pretty nice game with them ….and is pretty happy with them!

If I didn't already have a bunch of Barnes and had any question about their performance……I'd certainly be looking at Hammers as my go to bullet! memtb

I have never hunted with Barnes, only loaded in one of my WBY 300, and I get 0.4 inches at 200 yards with 180 TSX. When it cools down I might try the 180 TTSX

 

[Triple BB]

I shoot Hammer Hunters and just ordered some Barnes TTSX for a different gun. Pretty important to pay attention to pay the bullet twist requirements for some of these manufacturers.

 

[memtb]

If you go to the CF&G website they have a list of the manufactures that have submitted samples and CF&G have approved. The bullet has to have been approved by CF&G and be on their list.

Be very careful though…..they're known to cause cancer in Kalifornia! memtb

 

[hesse]

I have loaded and shot the Hornady Cx in 6.5 caliber 130 grain in the Creed the nosler and the win mag they have shot really well running 1.8 twist in all 3 guns will be deer hunting this year with them

 

[Johnny Boy]

I have loaded and shot the Hornady Cx in 6.5 caliber 130 grain in the Creed the nosler and the win mag they have shot really well running 1.8 twist in all 3 guns will be deer hunting this year with them

That is good to know. So many options to choose from....