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Is this a bullet?
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Posted : Sunday, 1 January 2012 9:00:16 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Metal Kiwi Go to Quoted Post
This bullet was found in a local sports park where there have not been any snipers holed up behind metal sheets
as far as I am aware. That's with or without trenches although there used to be market gardens in the area if that helps.

So the mystery continues ..........?



It does indeed. My next theory is that the bullet has been used as a punch for something. ie, hit with a hammer.

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Posted : Sunday, 1 January 2012 9:41:57 AM(UTC)
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Hmmm. dont think so cos the nose is not compressed at all.
Weird eh!

Someone will know the answer.
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