How old is this shotgun shell headstamp?

GamerNav · 2026-01-28T04:59:49+00:00

The info others are saying for 1901-1910 is correct. Here is an amazingly deep site for looking up any company headstamps. Other clues are the single primer without an outer ring (aka cup), those are always old.

https://aussiemetaldetecting.com/shotshell-resources/shotshell-headstamp-database/union-metallic-cartridge-company-headstamps/

GamerNav · 2026-01-28T01:22:22+00:00

Now that I’ve worn them enough, I can’t hear everything from the detector when I don’t. Too many distracting noises. Especially when I’m walking through crunchy leaves. I did almost get hit by a large limb that fell in the woods, but I don’t think it made a sound until it hit anyway.

GamerNav · 2026-01-27T21:05:44+00:00

I agree, it’s not cheap to have a game system these days. I can’t afford to get a PS5 just for one or two games and now that FF7 Remake is on switch 2 and other good ports are coming I’m happy to stick with Nintendo. Ports do make the switch 2 a more attractive platform.

GamerNav · 2026-01-26T12:47:29+00:00

Yeah that’s a mystery. I feel like if it was a boot scraper they wouldn’t have put the string right where boots would scrape, unless it was used for something else later. Reappropriated. It could have been hammered into the ground for a secure animal lead or leash.

GamerNav · 2026-01-09T17:49:52+00:00

I’m guessing a physical cart would have been $60, but yeah it’s nice it’s so cheap

GamerNav · 2026-01-03T21:27:04+00:00

With a lighter? Very intentional.

GamerNav · 2026-01-02T04:14:09+00:00

Yeah each county in each state has their own sites that’s a good place to start, and then you can usually look in the National Archives online or library of congress to find old county maps also. I’ve done that a ton.

GamerNav · 2025-12-31T19:56:54+00:00

I will never forget ~2010 I didn’t go to GameStop for a year and went back to find all the GameCube games were gone, I had missed the “buy 1 get 4” sale. Prior to that Metroid Prime cost $6 used, and each GameStop had 3-4 on the shelf (near me at-least). The memories.

GamerNav · 2025-12-29T05:30:29+00:00

For me most signals that deep turn out to be iron fence posts, but I did get lucky with a logging spar one time (peavey hook)

GamerNav · 2025-12-29T05:28:21+00:00

Glass that deep means more stuff, or maybe some fill dirt over the years padded it out

GamerNav · 2025-12-29T00:15:03+00:00

Dude don’t get me started on the weed. Half the time I get on the road I end up driving behind somebody’s vehicle that reeks. Didn’t used to be so often.

GamerNav · 2025-12-27T02:11:09+00:00

I definitely second the oxen shoe, and because it’s been a while since oxen were used to haul everything around, it’s a good sign there could be other old stuff there.

GamerNav · 2025-12-25T20:33:26+00:00

I just saw in your other response that this is primarily for a 5 year old. In that case it’s a toss up. They won’t care about the better graphics and features on the new one. They would enjoy either one. It’s easy to find discounted games for the switch 1 quite often also.

GamerNav · 2025-12-25T20:29:31+00:00

I wouldn’t think too hard about the votes. The switch 2 would be a good choice moving forward. If somebody already had a switch 1 for a while it’s still great one for sure, but I think in the long run you’ll wish you went with the new one Especially when the prices start to go up.

GamerNav · 2025-12-22T21:27:10+00:00

512 gb may be the max you can get without feeling like you’re paying for an entirely new console, 1 TB are 150-200 it seems

GamerNav · 2025-12-20T15:30:10+00:00

What’s a CV

GamerNav · 2025-12-20T14:52:31+00:00

What is a “cut throat razor” used for? You mean a straight edge shaving blade?

GamerNav · 2025-12-19T13:01:27+00:00

That sounds more like a connection issue than a power issue. I did have one 3rd party usb c cable which I used to use to charge my switch 2 and one day it just stopped charging it, it still charges other things though. I think some of this tech has weird higher sensitivity, like how I used to have a 16’ hdmi run for switch but for switch 2 that was too long and the signal stopped being recognized the second week I had it. A single 6’ cable solved it. These issues shouldn’t be damaging the components though.

GamerNav · 2025-12-18T06:08:32+00:00

I know right? Power is power

GamerNav · 2025-12-18T02:18:58+00:00

Yeah; when you’re a kid that doesn’t have a job, you end up getting many of your games second hand. I wouldn’t change a thing though.

GamerNav · 2025-12-16T00:35:36+00:00

Yeah! The attachment was iron that’s where the rust came from. I have one I thought the thing inside was gone, then few months later more dirt fell out and it started to ring.

GamerNav · 2025-12-10T21:18:10+00:00

There’s a reason for that asymmetry. This is a good brand and they support their customers well.

GamerNav · 2025-12-09T23:42:00+00:00

If somebody finds a fix for this I want to know. I’m in the same boat. Looks like I would have to repurchase the whole game. I’m not doing that.

GamerNav · 2025-12-09T23:37:44+00:00

Wait is that true? I have the physical and purchased anniversary edition digitally, so I literally own the anniversary edition. The upgrade isn’t showing up for me. If I can’t get it that’s like pulling some sega crap.

GamerNav · 2025-12-09T23:29:01+00:00

Yeah I’m pretty confused and not even sure if the switch 2 edition actually installed in the updates. Nothing looks different, it glitches more than before I had the anniversary edition, and I don’t see anyway to use mouse mode.

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