how .22 LR is made

[Rusty]

I thought this was very interesting.

https://www.full30.com/video/51e453e71e ... a3400a403e

[earlmck]

Yes, that was very interesting. Thanks for posting, Rusty.

[claybob86]

Very interesting. Thanks for the post!

[J Miller]

Cool video. That's a tour I'd love to take. I wonder if they need a product test engineer?

Joe

[M. M. Wright]

Thanks Rusty! It looks like that they could supply all the ammo anyone would ever need, so what's the hang-up? How many operations like that are there in the US? And now we have Aquila and still not enough to go around.

Wonder who their lead supplier is now that the last smelter in the US has been closed?

[Chuck 100 yd]

I Have been told the lead now comes from Mexico.
That huge amount of machinery is the reason why a company cant just simply retool to keep up with demand overnight like people expect.

[mikld]

Nice video. Makes me wonder though, where do all those bizillion of 22s, made daily, go? 'Nuther thought, do all those fellers working with lead get hazard pay?

[Blaine]

Amazing.
Being the cynical-type person, I noticed that the workers were not wearing any protection except rubber gloves. THIS leads me to wonder if that all that "the sky is falling" BS about lead poisoning is just that: BS.

[J Miller]

Amazing.
Being the cynical-type person, I noticed that the workers were not wearing any protection except rubber gloves. THIS leads me to wonder if that all that "the sky is falling" BS about lead poisoning is just that: BS.

Blaine,

I've read a number of times, in a number of places that lead poisoning comes from inhalation and ingestion of lead particles.
Breathing the fumes from overheated molten lead or eating it.

From that video I think the melting and extruding process is pretty well dealt with. I've handled lead bullets with bare hands for a lot of years and never had any symptoms of lead poisoning. Cast lots of bullets on the kitchen stove too. Same thing.

I tend to agree with you, much of it paranoia and b.s. because bullets are involved.

Joe

[Griff]

Yes, that was very interesting. Thanks for posting, Rusty.

+1.

[Sixgun]

Neato! I'm surprised 22 ammo is as cheap as it is considering all the the work that goes into it.

And to think that most of us just blast the stuff away at cans, rocks, whatever with total disregard as to what goes into it. I bet that less than 1% is actually used for hunting or competition.----6

[Grizz]

every time I see something like this I am reminded that I keep forgetting to aquire a .22 rf reloading setup.

when the tyrants turn that spigot off, the handloader might eat well with proceeds from the new family craft night.

[Rusty]

Well there is this http://22lrreloader.com/design-details/


I heard the inventor of this tool on the reoading podcast. Some people I've seen talk about it give it less than stellar reviews. If you're starving and can't but any .22 LR it might be a way to harvest some bunnies or some such but you'll never build match ammo with it. I also think the priming compound is corrosive.

[Grizz]

I'm sure there are drawbacks, do you know any specifics about the corrosion? Is it like black powder or is it corrosive to the cases?

I know a shot to the eyeball will make venison. Even airguns can do it. Makes the little air rifle in the corner straighten up and smile. And anyone with a .22 should be able to eat as long as he has ammo.

[mikld]

Neato! I'm surprised 22 ammo is as cheap as it is considering all the the work that goes into it.

I'm surprised they are charging so much for the 22 lr ammo! 99% automated, no folks/labor to pay. All machinery prolly paid for long ago. The millions of rounds produced daily and the lack of personnel should spell profit! After seeing that video, I'm thinking there's a bit of price gouging going on...

[Ysabel Kid]

Yes, that was very interesting. Thanks for posting, Rusty.

+1. Very COOL!

[J Miller]

Neato! I'm surprised 22 ammo is as cheap as it is considering all the the work that goes into it.

I'm surprised they are charging so much for the 22 lr ammo! 99% automated, no folks/labor to pay. All machinery prolly paid for long ago. The millions of rounds produced daily and the lack of personnel should spell profit! After seeing that video, I'm thinking there's a bit of price gouging going on...

Considering the prices of raw materials rising as we breathe, and obummers effect on the supply I'm not so sure it's time to put on the aluminum hats. But the prices I've seen will NOT be paid by me. I'll wait till they come down then add more to my supply.

l sure would like to have just one day of their LR production though. That would be more ammo than I could shoot the rest of my life. Even if I brought friends.

Joe

[JerryB]

I would think that with all that ammo coming off the line there would be at least ONE box on the shelf at wally world to look at.

[Ysabel Kid]

Like others, I was surprised the operators working near the "raw" lead bullets weren't wearing masks or respirators.

When the guy was stacking the pallet of cases of .22, I just started to drool. What I wouldn't give for a pallet!

And the amount of lead coming in that is used in one day? WOW! They almost have as much as Sixgun hordes!

[Ysabel Kid]

Also, does anyone know what powders are normally used in .22 LR?

I suspect this is a well-kept secret, but I'm very curious.

[765x53]

1000,000 rounds = 2000 bricks = 20 bricks each for 100 stores = gone in an afternoon.

[Ysabel Kid]

1000,000 rounds = 2000 bricks = 20 bricks each for 100 stores = gone in an afternoon.

And if we think they are hard to find now, just think what will happen if the female-dog gets elected!