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hjm

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I just bought a new SIG P226 9mm. I researched it and love it.

However, I just realized that my indoor range only allows LEAD bullets, no full metal jackets!!

I have read this will be a problem, as the gun will jam, etc. Is this true?

If so, what are the best types of LEAD ammo to get to minimize the chance of them jamming?

thanks

hjm
 
Are you entirely sure they ONLY allow lead rounds? In fact, every indoor range I've seen requires at least some kind of jacket. I know some of them don't like FMJ, but it seems a little odd that they don't want any kind of jacket at all. I'm not sure I would be comfortable shooting at a range that didn't require a jacket. Something about burning propellant and lead right next to each other makes me a little uncomfortable.
 
my range doesnt allow any type of jacketed round indoors .. the backstop isnt thick enough .. in my opinion it is .. but not in theirs .. i think they said it was a 1 inch thick slab of steel at a certain angle to deflect riqochets ( spell check ).. in my opinion, the indoor range is in the cellar of our gun club, with millions of tons of dirt behind this backstop .. i cant see why it would matter if a jacketed round DID go thru anyway.. its not going to send a round down to friggin china or somethin .. i just dont get it ..
 
Could Be Incorrect Information-

Cuz, I have shot hard cast LEAD bullet's in
the Sig P226 and P228 without any problem's.
No manufacturer recommends the use of anything
but factory ammunition; as they are trying to
help the gun industry obtain the almighty
green back. But, yes the Sig's shoot lead
bullet's rather well.

Regards,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.
 
What are some brand names of "hard" LEAD ammo?

I have to run to the store, so I need some names.

thanks,

hjm
 
hjm-

Here in central BamaLand, the most common
name would be Mangus; commerically sold
at most sporting goods stores who have
handloading supplies. Last time I checked,
they were selling a box of 500 for around
the $20.00 mark. Contact Simmons Sporting
Goods at (205) 425-4720 for the latest
update's.

"Hard Cast" can also apply to bullet's
cast at home, using a commerically
available mould from Lyman, RCBS,
and several other manufacturer's.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
UZI4ME:

One reason to prohibit jacket bullets is that they are more likely to dent the steel backstop and the resulting dimples can cause new bullets to ricochet back towards the shooter. The "dimples" in the plate steel change the angle of deflection and can be disasterous. :rolleyes:
 
Weird, the indoor range I shoot on is just the opposite. They won't allow lead bullets or any jacketed bullet with an exposed base due to concerns about ingested lead.
 
I would not shoot lead bullets indoors for any reason, nor would I shoot where others were shooting lead bullets indoors. The hazard of lead poisoning is too great.
 
You can shoot lead bullets out of your gun, its just harder to clean.I'd find another range to shoot at or go outside and practice.
 
Uzi4Me,

Where in Albany do you shoot? I shoot at the RC Sportsmans Club south of Ravena.

My club is the same way, lead only, all handgun calibers, rifles only .22 LR for the indoor range. The ventilation needs to be improved as well. My nose is coated with black stuff after every indoor range session.

SB
 
I have shot many of my own lead reloads from a 226 with no problems. Accuracy is not as good. Luckily you don't own a Glock. One local indoor range here discourages lead bullets because of lead contamination. Another nearby indoor range does not care. Your range is very odd. I presume their backstop isn't the best. Watch-Six
 
hjm -

You did not make a mistake. Sigs and lead get along like peanut butter and jelly, a fine combination. As long as your range has adequate ventilation, you should be just fine. Here in Michigan I use "Precision Cast" bullets in 9mm and several other calibers. There are several older ranges that have a lead only policy. The jacket material can really tear up some of the older backstops.

Happy shooting.
 
My nose is coated with black stuff after every indoor range session.
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You need to find another range! If they only allow lead, and you come out with "black stuff" coating your nose, you are inhaling lead as well! Any range with a lead only rule, and poor ventilation, is asking for trouble....

I am lucky, I live in the country, and my shooting range is my front porch! :D We have a lot of hills, and trenches do to water erosion, and I shoot into one of those from my porch. Nearest neighbor was 1/2 mile away untill 6 months ago, now its 1/4 mile or a little over. :( Now I have to relocate my 100 meter targets.... beavers flooded it anyway with there new dam. :rolleyes:

BTW, a country boy can servive. ;)
 
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