Bullet ID help

[millz280]

 

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[fyrffytr1]

Without precise measurements we won't be able to accurately ID your bullet but my guess would be a modern muzzle loader.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

With NOOOO idea of size, weight or measurements I will guess a relatively modern .38 Special or .357 Magnum target bullet. Looks like a wadcutter.

 

[millz280]

Weight is 14.8 grams. Would a modern bullet have white Petina on it?

 

[fyrffytr1]

Any guess on the diameter. I know the length is not measurable but diameter would help. 14.8 grams equals 228.4 grains so it is a smaller bullet than what I guessed. I would have to go CharlieP.'s ID.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

14.8 grams = 228 grains. Ballpark for a .44 caliber pistol (220 to 240 grains before hitting something).

I dig my own fired bullets and lead slugs for re-use that are white. You can get a full white patina in under 10 years hereabouts. Depends on what is in the soil.

 

[Reanm8er]

Welcome Millz and keep swingin!

I think Charlie's got it!

 

[Red James Cash]

Could also be a .45.

 

[A2coins]

Great ID guys

 

[A2coins]

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