FX Bobcat Lead Dust ??

[Killzone]

I have shot around 1000 rounds thru my .25 Bobcat and I took the stock off looking for a possible air leak when I found this mess around the reservoir inlet port. It may be coming from a hole in the shroud. Is this normal - has anyone else experienced this?

 

[MarkUK]

I had the shroud off my Wildcat last week and there was a lot of lead dust in it. If your shroud has a hole there, (perhaps that's the secret of the BC being a bit quieter than the WC) then that would account for that dust.

Don't forget that lead is a cumulative neurotoxin and make sure you clear up wipe up and wash hands after handling lead items, especially if the lead is highly divided dust.

 

[Killzone]

Hi Mark, thanks for the warning - That was my concern. I am wondering if many people have experienced the same with their BobCats. Mine is in .25 cal and I also use krytech wax lubricant on them. I suspect some of the dust could be from that as well.

 

[Doug]

Killzone, I too have a .25 MkII Bobcat and last weekend I noticed a bit of grayish dust on the stock and receiver block in that same area. I took the stock off and had the same issue. I then held a small piece of paper over the shroud hole and fired the gun (no pellet loaded) and there was a little grey dot on the paper. I called AOA about this and was told that it was normal.(?) Then to see your post a week later, it’s a bit concerning to me because, if it is in fact lead dust, are we breathing it when shooting? I don’t understand how lead, if it is lead, could get into the shroud in first place. Hopefully someone will chime in who knows more about this.

 

[Enkey]

The Lead Dust, It is normal, this for all, we only see higher concentrations. Shourd barrels and moderators is where the concentration is greater and scary. Inside barrel also there a high concentration.
Enkey