old lead? Unidentified bullet

[BrandonMello]

Hey guys I am new to this site, this is actually my first post.

I was detecting around southern Massachusetts in the woods when I came across this little bullet, would anyone be able to tell me what it is or maybe how old it is?? Thank you!

 

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[Digginrebel]

Almost looks like a tie ring at the bottom. Used for paper cartridges. Know the caliber? Good digs and good start! Good luck and welcome!

 

[decoy218]

Brandon, welcome to TN. You will be able to get a lot of help from this web site and you can also gain a lot of knowledge from reading the forums. As for your bullet it looks modern to me. I don't see patina that is often found on older lead. If you have a set of calipers and can give dimensions that would be helpful. Using the lines of the paper and the dime as a reference it looks bigger than a .22 long so I'd have to guess maybe .32 S&W. Good luck and once again, welcome.