Any ideas?

[bcreynolds]

Found this in a wooded area far off the beaten path. It was near a creek and you could see where the limestone had been drilled out in areas and rock hauled away. . Seems a little big for a bullet.

 

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[grimreaper012879]

looks like a 45 70 round....its that big because the bullet isnt seated........its a hollow point.....those grooves is what called the rifleing.....

 

[bcreynolds]

Thanks.......found pics of it online and that looks like it! Any way of knowing how old?

 

[old digger]

Looks like a Sharps 45/110 bullet.