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Unread 09-15-2025, 11:23 AM   #24
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Trace amounts of lead will not be detected. These devices are just metal detectors. They apply a magnetic field and measure the response, which is a function of mass and electrical conductivity. In your case, the mass is near zero (trace) and the conductivity of lead is low. The signal from the brass on the end of the shell would overwhelm any noise from trace amounts of lead in the shell.

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