Z Zacman3669 Full Member Jun 25, 2017 116 141 Newton abbot Detector(s) used Garret at pro Garrett ace 250 Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Jun 28, 2017 #1 Is this a bullet and if so what type/gun would it be used in. Also how old would you say? Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Diving for Pleasure and Treasure - Grab it through Amazon!
Is this a bullet and if so what type/gun would it be used in. Also how old would you say? Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Diving for Pleasure and Treasure - Grab it through Amazon!
bradyboy Silver Member Apr 15, 2007 3,518 1,361 Clearwater, FL Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jun 28, 2017 #2 need SEVERAL better pics also need size, diameter what does the end look like Why do you think is a bullet? Just asking Brady Upvote 0
need SEVERAL better pics also need size, diameter what does the end look like Why do you think is a bullet? Just asking Brady
jewelerguy Gold Member Jun 28, 2011 11,461 8,997 Oklahoma 🏆 Honorable Mentions: 1 Detector(s) used White's XLT Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jun 28, 2017 #3 yes. modern copper jacketed bullet. You need to include measurements for someone to determine caliber Upvote 0
yes. modern copper jacketed bullet. You need to include measurements for someone to determine caliber
Tedyoh Bronze Member Apr 13, 2013 1,569 1,623 N.E. Ohio Detector(s) used XP Deus, NOX 600, XP Deus II Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jun 28, 2017 #4 Bullet fired from a rifle, probably a .30 caliber (most common), introduced around 1895....but like every1 else said, need a diameter measurement. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Upvote 0
Bullet fired from a rifle, probably a .30 caliber (most common), introduced around 1895....but like every1 else said, need a diameter measurement. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
Charlie P. (NY) Gold Member Feb 3, 2006 13,010 17,138 South Central Upstate NY in the foothills of the h Detector(s) used Minelab Musketeer Advantage Pro w/8" & 10" DD coils/Fisher F75se(Upgraded to LTD2) w/11" DD, 6.5" concentric & 9.5" NEL Sharpshooter DD coils/Sunray FX-1 Probe & F-Point/Black Widows/Rattler headphone Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Jun 28, 2017 #5 Seems to have the blunt conical profile (ogive) of an early pre-spitzer style .30 cal. .30-40 Krag .303 British .30-06 Springfield (maybe earlier .30-03 220 gr loading) But without dimensions and weight in grains it could be any of the scores of 6.5mm to 8mm military loadings of the late 19th century. Upvote 0
Seems to have the blunt conical profile (ogive) of an early pre-spitzer style .30 cal. .30-40 Krag .303 British .30-06 Springfield (maybe earlier .30-03 220 gr loading) But without dimensions and weight in grains it could be any of the scores of 6.5mm to 8mm military loadings of the late 19th century.
CRUSADER Gold Member May 25, 2007 40,893 45,671 ENGLAND 🥇 Banner finds 27 🏆 Honorable Mentions: 1 Detector(s) used XP Deus II v0.6 with 11" Coil Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jul 1, 2017 #6 I forget what these are from, but I agree with others its at least 100 years old. Circa 1890-1910. I've had them from a firing range of that date. Upvote 0
I forget what these are from, but I agree with others its at least 100 years old. Circa 1890-1910. I've had them from a firing range of that date.