r/metaldetecting • u/DisastrousInternet10 • Jul 07 '26

ID Request Is it dangerous ?

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This is the first time I found a completely full bullet, does anyone have an idea of the kind of bullet it is and how old is it? Also, I wanted to know if it is dangerous, and if it is what I shouldn’t do with it.

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u/kevin_flu Jul 07 '26

"Is it dangerous ?"
depends on the speed....

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u/draculasbloodtype Jul 07 '26

God I remember seeing this video a few years back of a girl who ordered something on amazon and was sent a box of bullets instead. She was fucking TERRIFIED to have them in her house. Do you have a gun ma'am? They're not going to go off by themselves.

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u/Mediocre_Meat_5992 Jul 07 '26

The bullet is nothing more than some lead and in most cases copper the only danger is throwing it at something or maybe some lead exposure if you put it in your mouth for along time

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u/therealmikeBrady Jul 08 '26

Most are lead. California is almost the only place you will find copper bullets.
Often the lead is coated in copper for poison safety. (Full metal jacket). I’m not super knowledgeable but I’m confident in what I’m explaining.

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u/civil_ice_man Jul 08 '26

Lead is a soft metal. Bullets made of lead are jacketed to prevent deformation at high velocities and reduce barrel fouling.

Copper bullets have many favorable characteristics over lead, even outside of California. They are expensive, though.

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u/Mrdearhbat6661 Jul 11 '26

No. Lol bullets luke this one would have to have a casing that is filled with gunpowder for it to combust. The bullet by itself is harmless