Strange Bullet

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olmanofthepines

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• Apr 12, 2021

• #1

Dug this bullet Saturday on a vacant city lot. The appendage on the bullet is very hard and solidly attached to the base. It measures at .308, so probably a 30-06 round. Was wondering if it might be a tracer round. Any help is appreciated!
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jordanmills

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• Apr 12, 2021

• #2

It could be. It looks like the lead melted out of the jacket. I suppose a tracer would get hot enough to do that.

 

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olmanofthepines

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• Apr 14, 2021

• #3

After a little more examination you are correct. The lead is melted out of the jacket. Probably went through a fire at some point.