Thread: X-ray of shot deer

Originally Posted by Mooseman

Back when I was a young fella using air rifles all the time I used to carry my lead pellets in my mouth as it was easier to get them than in me pocket. Can’t say it was a good practice to do this but still alive.

I sometimes still see people doing that. But they are usually at an age they won't lose much life expectancy anymore.
Up to 1960 lead water pipes were used in homes in the Netherlands. People would cook and drink from that, for years and years.