ed_henry Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Lead bullet lube is generally the source of the smoke. Different powders can change the smoke level a little but the bullet lube in generally the key. I shot a match last weekend in Erie Pa and the smoke in a couple of the bays from 2 guys who were shooting lead was amazing. They could not see the targets. The sun was from the front 45 degrees to the left and the wind was zero. It was really bad as you could even see the smoke from win white box 9. The lead was a smoke screen. Generally lead is OK there are just some times it comes back to bit you. ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArvinM Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Some of my friends shoot lead for matches and they don't complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuelie777 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I only shoot lead. 3.9 grains of Clays with 230 grain RN or 4.2 grains of Clays with 200 Grain Semi Wadcutter. The 200 Grain Semi Wadcutte is my bullet of choice, easy to score and with my eyes, great. Then the smoke from the lube is nogthing to consider, unless you are shooting 560 yard 6 inch targets. Lead is fine. It was all they shot in the older days, so we should now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWPatriot Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I only shoot lead/moly. I have had good results with Precision Bullets and Universal Clays powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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