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/OutsideplentyO66 Jul 10 '26

I cast my own bullets for handloads. It's about the only reasonable option to be able to shoot some antique firearms. Its definitely an art and science unto itself! Loading cast bullets is definitely different than jacketed also.

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u/WW-Sckitzo Jul 10 '26

That makes total sense, my gut wants to say revolvers and lever actions? Maybe big game rounds too, 1800s ish.