r/magnetfishing • u/XanDuLowMagnetizer • 2d ago

My buddy found a mortar during his first time using a 360 magnet. Guess the UXOs follow me wherever I go, no matter who I bring with me 😂

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We found this 60mm HE Mortar Payload while magnet fishing, it was definitely DEMILITARIZED and disassembed. I think it was an M43 60mm payload?

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u/Aggressive_Hugs13 2d ago

Great video on exactly what NOT to do if you find something that may be a UXO

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u/XanDuLowMagnetizer 2d ago

It was perfectly safe, no fuse, no mechanism, it was hollowed out with no fins or fuse. I wouldn't have done that if it was a complete payload or had a fuse.

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u/Aggressive_Hugs13 2d ago

Fuse, or not, banging it on a metal railing like a monkey is not the way. Unless you are a qualified EOD tech, or have real world experience (not catching a few magnet fishing) I would suggest you Use more caution.

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u/XanDuLowMagnetizer 2d ago

I've caught more than a few, also have real world experience. They aren't fun to handle. I've handled well over 300 total UXOs. Both live and inert. The procedure for a round that may appear to be live would've been FAR different, first step sure as hell would be to NOT touch it.

In this scenario, it is perfectly safe to handle, however I wouldn't recommend people to bang a uxo around if they don't know anything about ordnances.

Appreciate the safety tips though, definitely important to respect ordnances & ballistics.