10 Inch Mortarball Recovered

[N.O. noir et d'or]

As a retirement present to myself, I bought a Garrett ATX used from Bart's Big Boy Hobbies. On my first day of use, I hit the mortarball at approximately 4 1/2 feet. As it weighed-in at almost 88lbs, it took 2 1/2 hours to dig it out and transport to the car. Cannonball Guy verified it on the "What Is It" Forum, so I was very happy that all the effort was worth it! Thanks for looking, N.O.

 

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[Ahab8]

Congrats man! That thing is BAD ASS

 

[texjim]

La. is a iron bottom in some areas. Nice job

 

[screwynewy]

Congrats on recovering that cannonball. You deserve it after digging 4 1/2 feet to get it. I'd have quit after 2 feet. That's impressive that the ATX hit it that deep.

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Nice find to say the least, but doubt I will be digging four feet for one, for me it would be some old sheet metal roofing every time lol !

 

[N.O. noir et d'or]

La. is a iron bottom in some areas. Nice job

Funny that you mention that as the 4 1/2 feet were sandy, but the ball was half embedded in a clay bed that was extremely hard. I guess it went thru the sandy soil quite easily, but that clay bed stopped it. Thanks Texjim

 

[N.O. noir et d'or]

Congrats man! That thing is BAD ASS

Thanks Ahab - I always enjoy your posts. I would have to agree with your characterization as it almost was the death of me getting it out of the ground and to the car.....

 

[N.O. noir et d'or]

Congrats on recovering that cannonball. You deserve it after digging 4 1/2 feet to get it. I'd have quit after 2 feet. That's impressive that the ATX hit it that deep.

Thanks Screwy! I was very pleased that the ATX picked it up at that depth and was happy that I bought it. Its drawback is that it hits on everything from a BB sized bit of iron to the 88lb mortarball. I know that I need to become more proficient with it, but I think that, as far as relics are concerned, it will have to be used in areas with little to no trash - not easy places to find!

 

[N.O. noir et d'or]

Nice find to say the least, but doubt I will be digging four feet for one, for me it would be some old sheet metal roofing every time lol !

I hear you CRM! On the same day, I dug approximately 3 feet to find the bottom of an old metal bucket! For relics, the ATX will be good in areas with little to no trash. Otherwise, there will be a lot of digging and frustration. Many Thanks, N.O.

 

[BVI Hunter]

Super find after a super effort!!!

 

[Steve in PA]

Great shell! Can you say what war/action it is associated with?

 

[The Rebel]

Awesome Find! Sucker must have screamed in the headphones.

 

[N.O. noir et d'or]

Super find after a super effort!!!

Thanks BVI!

 

[N.O. noir et d'or]

Great shell! Can you say what war/action it is associated with?

Thanks Steve! Civil War - Siege at Port Hudson

 

[N.O. noir et d'or]

Awesome Find! Sucker must have screamed in the headphones.

Thanks Rebel! It was faint at first due to its depth, but the closer I got the louder it became.

 

[jewelerguy]

cool relic

 

[N.O. noir et d'or]

cool relic

Thanks JG

 

[Garrett424]

That is one BIG cannonball.
congrats.

 

[N.O. noir et d'or]

That is one BIG cannonball. congrats.

Thanks Garrett. Very heavy to carry as well!

 

[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs.