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Unbelievable guys I did it again and this one is special!!

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Abita Springs La....Born in New Orleans
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Hey guys well I got another CW 3 ringer at the park. In the last 5 day I detected 3 times and each time I got a 3 ringer and just last week I would had never thought I would ever even find one. Then to top it off this one is deferent. It’s a .56 cal 5 star. I tried to look it up and couldn’t find that size caliber with the 5 star. All I could find was a .58 cal 5 star. If anyone can help me I’d truly appreciate it. They are all three different so that makes it a three trip trifecta!!! IMG_1426.webpIMG_1429.webpIMG_1430.webpIMG_1432.webp

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Nice find! Your bullet is #343 in the Mason & McKee bullet book.
 
If memory serves the "5 star" you are referring to is called a swage base and is a Union minie. Good work.
 
Truth, Holy Crap! How are you even getting any sleep at night?
 
I Just ordered the book off of Amazon but can you tell me a little something about it on what it says?


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Sure!
 

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Congratulations Bud, you've had it know! Hooked for life.

HH, RN
 
I would dig all the iffy targets too. Most CW items are mid to low tones. Those unfired minies are the indication of a camp, not battle. Camps are BETTER.
 
Congratulations Bud, you've had it know! Hooked for life.

HH, RN

He relic I was actually thinking about you when I was out there. I wanted to ask you how do you know what numbers a relic will ring up at? Like how do you know numbers for relics?


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Does it mention anything about Confederate or Union?


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They're Union made. Most 3-ringers are Union. Confederate made ones are generally very crude and show an off-center cavity and rough castings. HH!

PF
 
Awesome civil war bullet!!!!! Nice finds again!!!!!
 

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