Well, if I’m not back yet, I will be this weekend.
What did you figure for the last question? Did you check out the DFG site, or did you already know the answer?
The bullets that are not permitted for big game hunting in the CA Condor Zone are the Extreme Shock and the Ballistic Silvertip.
“But wait,” you say! “The Extreme Shock is a lead-free bullet! Doesn’t that make it legal?”
Nope. For two reasons. First of all, if you checked the DFG list, you saw that Extreme Shock is not listed. That means that, no matter what it’s made of, it’s not legal in CA.
The second reason is that Extreme Shock is a frangible round. Frangibles are not legal for big game hunting in CA, regardless of whether you’re hunting in the Condor Zone. I’ve used these things in Texas, and they work fairly well, although I prefer something that doesn’t mush the meat so bad. They are legal for varmints and predators, however, and would be a great choice on coyotes…especially if you’re shooting near human habitation.
Here’s the last question in our little quiz. It’s an easy one, and I’ll answer this one when I get home.
True or False: I pour my own muzzleloader bullets, so I’m not required to use lead-free ammo.
Wrong. Just because you’re pouring your own bullets, doesn’t mean they won’t leave traces/fragments in a carcass that the condors are going to feed on later. Find something else to pour into your die, and leave the lead at home.