Lead-Free primers in Canada?

[Slowbalt]

Any pointers? Would love to try some.

 

[.30/06 FTW]

Any pointers? Would love to try some.

I don't recall seeing any ever in my searches. It's hard enough finding regular primers these days. Hopefully somebody else can chime in but good luck finding some.

 

[HammerliSP20]

A couple of years ago I purchased some Fiocchi "heavy metal free" primers from Western Metal. The interior of the fired cases were amazingly clean.
Right now they are out of stock.

 

[BattleRife]

I was of the impression that lead-free primers are not being offered on the component market at this time. They are going to loaded ammo only, at least so far as the Big 3 American companies are concerned.

 

[Slowbalt]

A couple of years ago I purchased some Fiocchi "heavy metal free" primers from Western Metal. The interior of the fired cases were amazingly clean.
Right now they are out of stock.

Yeah, only ones I found so far. Sent them an email asking if they had an ETA...

Answer just came in: No firm ETA, best guess was 1-2 years.

OUCH.

 

[vagrantviking]

Apparently Federal has gone big into a new primer formula that is lead free and expected to replace most or all of the current primers. Bismuth and aluminium instead of lead. Called "catalyst".

https://www.outdoorlife.com/cartridge-primer-technology-developments/

I'm guessing it's a few years from being on the shelf too though.

 

[.30/06 FTW]

Apparently Federal has gone big into a new primer formula that is lead free and expected to replace most or all of the current primers. Bismuth and aluminium instead of lead. Called "catalyst".

https://www.outdoorlife.com/cartridge-primer-technology-developments/

I'm guessing it's a few years from being on the shelf too though.

I wonder if they're already using them in their existing non toxic ammo. I've picked up a ton of 9mm brass from the local police that has larger than normal flash holes.