Didn't that put lead in their pencil? Today we call that "VIAGRA".
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You better stop touching bullets and reloading components 🙄🤮
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Is "lead poisoning" stupid different than regular stupid?….Popcorn time?
Einstein said,
"The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity."
That doesn't even look like it's bad weather for Wyoming.
Makes me glad I have 50 acres fenced and my 2 acre yard fenced. I just open the door and let them out they're on their own!
I wonder when and which anti-hunting/anti-lead bullet peeps will use this study in their marketing.
Lead Pollution Likely Caused Widespread IQ Declines in Ancient Rome, New Study Finds
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I worked for nearly four years, where over 30% of the DoD's nuclear stockpile was stored. The place where I work today since 2003 also has nukes. I guess this explains why I have a glowing personality. L
L! And perhaps soon glow and call it good. Oh well, I have been blessed.
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In all seriousness, as a handloader we need to follow standard hygiene practices that are associated with handling any hazardous substances.
I have a standard industrial sink in basement where I keep liquid soap and a small hand brush to scrub after every loading session. I have done this forever and feel it is necessary. I also have a tub of wet ones at bench to periodically wipe hands. Depending on certain processes, I have box of Harbor Freight nitrile gloves. They are nice when processing brass.
Safety glasses are a must and I will be surprised if wearing safety glasses are used especially handling primers.
I have cast lead for both bullets and jigs. Always done it outside.
Using protective equipment for handloading no different than hearing protection for shooting.
What?
We have the knowledge on exposure to hazardous exposures and steps to avoid exposure. Don't ignore them.
I have a standard industrial sink in basement where I keep liquid soap and a small hand brush to scrub after every loading session. I have done this forever and feel it is necessary. I also have a tub of wet ones at bench to periodically wipe hands. Depending on certain processes, I have box of Harbor Freight nitrile gloves. They are nice when processing brass.
Safety glasses are a must and I will be surprised if wearing safety glasses are used especially handling primers.
I have cast lead for both bullets and jigs. Always done it outside.
Using protective equipment for handloading no different than hearing protection for shooting.
What?
We have the knowledge on exposure to hazardous exposures and steps to avoid exposure. Don't ignore them.
I guess I fall into this category. I had mine out yesterday and it was about 15 with the wind chill. I'll be doing the same today. Must be all the lead I've ingested?
Flatbow
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In all seriousness, as a handloader we need to follow standard hygiene practices that are associated with handling any hazardous substances.
I have a standard industrial sink in basement where I keep liquid soap and a small hand brush to scrub after every loading session. I have done this forever and feel it is necessary. I also have a tub of wet ones at bench to periodically wipe hands. Depending on certain processes, I have box of Harbor Freight nitrile gloves. They are nice when processing brass.
Safety glasses are a must and I will be surprised if wearing safety glasses are used especially handling primers.
I have cast lead for both bullets and jigs. Always done it outside.
Using protective equipment for handloading no different than hearing protection for shooting.
What?
We have the knowledge on exposure to hazardous exposures and steps to avoid exposure. Don't ignore them.
I wish I could say I have been doing all this but I have not.
However, after reading this and listening to the before mentioned podcast with Jim Hefelfinger on the "Hunt backcountry" podcast, believe i will start taking more safety precautions.
Jim specifically states that it is not so much the handling of lead bullets that is the issue but the reloading and shooting process that exposes us to the lead.
I used to load and shoot a lot of lead projectiles in 9mm, 38/357. Something like 500 a week, Price and scarcity of components cured that. I knew about the lead from highschool, just ignored it then, More careful now.
Lapuatom
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After hearing this, I guess I'll be exclusively shooting Hammers now! 
I think I will be investing in stocks in the lead industry. I might have to re-allocate my TSP distribution.
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WYO300RUM
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I got about inch or 2. Clear out now. Maybe do this again todayThat doesn't even look like it's bad weather for Wyoming.
FireFlyFishing
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Nice. That's me tomorrow.I got about inch or 2. Clear out now. Maybe do this again today
