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    LOSING THE LEAD

    Jun 16, 2022 3 minutes

    As many of you will already be aware, the Health and Safety Executive published the UK REACH dossier which proposes restrictions on the use of lead ammunition, including airgun pellets. These proposed restrictions remain just that for now, but it doesn't hurt to prepare for a future that could see the use of lead pellets being severely curtailed. Some forward-thinking manufacturers already offer lead-free alternatives, including BSA with its new Green Star ammo.

    Green Star pellets are available

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