Lead free .40 sw?

[Bobula]

Anyone know if its even possible to get?

[Moonclip]

I think PMC did or does make it?

[ghostwong]

I know that Winchester does. I also think that Federal, Remington and PMC makes a lead free version also.

[nothing4u]

Right now I can only think of 140 and 155gr Barnes XPB.

[Bobula]

anyone know if/where I can purchase lead free loaded .40sw?

[jeffyboy]

how about this?

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/AMM577-5.html

[Bobula]

i wonder if dfg would confuse it with a fmj. Anyone familar with the take down power of these?

[jandmtv]

i wonder if dfg would confuse it with a fmj. Anyone familar with the take down power of these?

Are you going to use your handgun to hunt? or are you taking it as a back up side arm?

[nothing4u]

These are made by Corbon using Barnes XPB bullets.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/15504-5.html

Frangible bullets aren't certified for taking big game. Remember that if you carry a sidearm while taking big game it has to be lead free too. There are more ammo manufacturers at this link.

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/condor/certifiedammo.html

[Bobula]

Are you going to use your handgun to hunt? or are you taking it as a back up side arm?

As a backup, there are mountain lion where I hunt pig, and badgers where I deer hunt.

[jandmtv]

Honestly....I didnt know that your backup gun had to have lead free ammo too.

[Bobula]

yea, I hope no one gets busted for having some lead defensive ammo.

[para-frame]

From what i read on the Q and A http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunti...nformation.pdf you can have lead ammo in your personal defense gun, Page 3.

[nothing4u]

From what i read on the Q and A http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunti...nformation.pdf you can have lead ammo in your personal defense gun, Page 3.

Only if your not hunting big game or non-game birds/mammals. If your just hiking you can have lead ammo on you for self defense.

353. Methods Authorized for Taking Big Game.

(h) Methods of take within the California condor range. Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to use or possess projectiles containing more than one percent lead by weight while taking or attempting to take any big game (as defined in Section 350, Title 14, CCR) in those areas described in Section 3004.5, Fish and Game Code.

(1) Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to possess any projectile containing lead in excess of the amount permitted in subsection 353(h) and a firearm capable of firing the projectile while taking or attempting to take any big game within the area described in subsection 353(h). The possession of a projectile containing lead in excess of the amount allowed in subsection 353(h) without possessing a firearm capable of firing the projectile is not a violation of this section.

475. Methods of Take for Nongame Birds and Mammals.

(f) Methods of take within the California condor range. Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to use or possess projectiles containing more than one percent lead by weight while taking or attempting to take any nongame birds or nongame mammals in those areas described in Section 3004.5, Fish and Game Code.
Only small game mammals/birds maybe taken with lead ammo.

So what if you are you're using a shot gun with lead free slugs/buckshot for deer and want to hunt small game? Answer: Better have lead free shot.

[agental1934]

I used frangible, lead free ammo in .40 S&W from International Cartridge Corporation. Used it for Clint Smith's class which he requires frangile, lead free.

http://iccammo.com/

The ammo, though relatively light, worked great in my Glock 22. No feeding issues.