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  • Five .223 brass bullet casing beads lying on their sides showing the tapered case body
  • Five .223 brass bullet casing beads standing upright showing the open black interior at the cut end
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  • Five .223 brass bullet casing beads grouped together showing open ends on both sides of each tube
  • Five .223 brass bullet casing beads grouped together showing open ends on both sides of each tube
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  • A .223 brass bullet casing bead measured with digital calipers showing a 7.0mm opening
  • A .223 brass bullet casing bead measured with digital calipers showing a 5.7mm opening
  • A .223 brass bullet casing bead measured with digital calipers showing a 39.1mm length
  • A single .223 brass bullet casing bead on a digital scale showing 3.85 grams, with loose casings in the background on a white background
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223 Brass Bullet Casing Bead — Cut Tube for Paracord, Zipper Pulls & Lanyards

223 Brass Bullet Casing Bead — Cut Tube for Paracord, Zipper Pulls & Lanyards

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223 Brass Bullet Casing Bead — Cut Tube for Paracord & Lanyards

This bullet casing bead starts as a genuine, once-fired .223 brass casing. Unlike shells with a small pilot hole for an earring hook, we hand-cut the base fully open — turning the casing into a true pass-through tube. Every sharp edge is deburred and hand-filed smooth on both openings, so paracord, leather cord, or wire threads through cleanly with nothing to snag or fray. Available in packs of 5, 10, or 15.

Popular Uses

  • Zipper Pulls: jackets, backpacks, purses, and boots.
  • EDC & Knife Lanyards: a rugged, genuine-brass accent for everyday carry gear.
  • Keychains & Bag Tags: thread with paracord or leather cord for a durable, industrial look.
  • Necklaces & Purse Charms: a lightweight pendant with real character.
  • Ceiling Fan & Lamp Pull Cords: a unique upgrade over a plain plastic pull chain.
  • Paracord Bracelet Accent Bead: add it into a woven paracord bracelet design.

Quick Specs
  • Caliber: .223 Remington
  • Material: Brass
  • Length: 39.1mm
  • Opening (neck end): 5.7mm
  • Opening (cut end): 7.0mm
  • Weight: 3.85g each (lightweight)
  • Condition: Hand-cut, deburred, and filed smooth
  • Manufacturer: Varies

FAQs

Q: Is this drilled or cut? A: Cut, not drilled. This is a fully open tube on both ends, hand-cut and filed smooth — different from our drilled shells, which have a small 1.5mm pilot hole for earring hooks.

Q: What size cord will fit through? A: The narrower opening is 5.7mm, so standard paracord (roughly 4mm) threads through easily. Thicker cord should be measured against 5.7mm before ordering.

Q: Are the edges sharp? A: No — every opening is deburred and hand-filed smooth on both ends.

Q: Will other calibers or finishes be available? A: Yes, this line is expanding to include additional calibers (including .308) and a nickel finish.

Safety Compliance Notice: This bead is 100% inert and spent — no gunpowder, no live primers, no combustible materials. It's a craft and display item only; it cannot be fired or converted into live ammunition, and it's not a sterile container or intended for food service. Contains small parts that are a choking hazard; keep away from small children. Colors may vary by monitor or lighting — additional photos on request.

Product Classification: This item is a spent, inert novelty/craft bead made from a genuine once-fired rifle casing, hand-cut into an open tube. It contains no gunpowder, propellant, or live primer, and cannot be loaded, fired, or converted into live ammunition. It is not classified or sold as ammunition, a firearm, or a firearm component — intended for craft, jewelry-making, and display only.

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Product Classification: All items offered on this site are spent, inert brass and shell components sourced from genuine once-fired ammunition. They contain no gunpowder, no propellant, and no live primer, and cannot be loaded, fired, or reassembled into live ammunition. These items are not classified or sold as ammunition, firearms, or firearm components, and are intended solely for craft, display, decorative, jewelry design, and novelty use.
⚠️ California Proposition 65 Warning: This product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.