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Relic Discussion => Bullets => Topic started by: acwbullets on March 16, 2011, 02:56:24 AM

Title: Interesting .69 with small cavity...
Post by: acwbullets on March 16, 2011, 02:56:24 AM

Does anyone else have a .69 three groove bullet with a base like this. This one has  a flat base with a small pointed conical cavity in the center with a small air hole at the tip. A few of these were found together. This is a fired example but measures D .679  L 1.017  C .159.

Title: Here is a picture of the base.....
Post by: acwbullets on March 16, 2011, 02:57:56 AM

Here is a picture of the base of the bullet.

Title: Re: Interesting .69 with small cavity...
Post by: emike123 on March 16, 2011, 10:26:14 AM

I have seen a couple of these from Port Hudson.

Title: Re: Interesting .69 with small cavity...
Post by: tom buckley on March 16, 2011, 01:32:05 PM

Ian,

Where is yours from?

Tom Buckley

Title: Re: Interesting .69 with small cavity...
Post by: Jim T on March 16, 2011, 01:46:02 PM

Looks like something made for a Tige rifle.

Title: Re: Interesting .69 with small cavity...
Post by: CarlS on March 16, 2011, 05:52:21 PM

As if a normal .69 wasn't heavy enough, this would probably knock a house down!  It must have taken nearly the amount of powder to fire it as used in a small cannon.  Thanks for posting but now I'll have to check the bottom of every 3-ringer .69 caliber I see.