Collection: Red Shotgun Shells

Red, Burgundy & Dark Red Empty Shotgun Shells

Red covers real range in this catalog — bright Federal and Winchester red, dark red/burgundy from Herters, and vintage marbled Federal Gold Medal paper hulls in a deeper maroon tone. If your project calls for a specific shade rather than "red" in general, look closely at the individual listings; manufacturer and vintage affect the exact tone.

Popular Uses

Wedding boutonnieres are a major use case for red specifically — several listings here are sized and priced for exactly that. Red also does double duty for holiday wreaths and Christmas decor, rustic Americana and patriotic craft pairings, and standard bullet jewelry.

Seasonal pairings: Red pairs naturally with green for Christmas wreaths, ornaments, and holiday displays, and with blue and white/translucent for patriotic red-white-blue pieces around the Fourth of July or Veterans Day.

Team colors: Red is one of the most common school and sports team colors — red shotgun shell wreaths and door hangers are a popular way to show team spirit for game day, tailgates, or a fan's front porch.

Quick Specs

• Shade range: Bright red, dark red/burgundy, vintage maroon
• Manufacturers: Federal, Winchester AA, Herters, and mixed/vintage lots
• Gauges: Primarily 12 gauge, with a 28 gauge option available
• Quantities: Small packs up to bulk lots of 750+ pieces
• Condition: Genuine once-fired, individually inspected
• Shipping: Free

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the "red" and "dark red/burgundy" listings?
A: Manufacturer and shade — some are bright red-orange (typical Federal/Winchester), others run a deeper burgundy or maroon (Herters, some vintage lots). Check each listing's photos for the exact tone.

Q: Do you have vintage or paper-hull red shells?
A: Yes — we carry genuine vintage marbled Federal Gold Medal paper hulls in addition to current-production plastic hulls.

Q: Are these suitable for wedding, holiday, or team-spirit decor?
A: Yes — red is one of the most popular colors here for boutonnieres, Christmas wreaths, patriotic pieces, and team-color game-day decor.

Q: Can I get a specific shade or large quantity not listed here?
A: Yes — contact us and we'll let you know what we can source.

Looking for a different color? Browse Blue, Black, or Green shotgun shells, or see the full Empty 12 Gauge Shotgun Shells collection.