.380 Caliber Drilled Brass Shells for Crafts & Bullet Jewelry (Qty 10)
.380 Caliber Drilled Brass Shells for Crafts & Bullet Jewelry (Qty 10)
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.380 Caliber Drilled Brass Shells — Pre-Drilled and Ready for Jewelry
These .380 Caliber drilled brass shells start as genuine spent brass shells — range-recovered in the USA and finished in-house rather than machined lookalikes. Each is pre-drilled with a hole of roughly 1.5 mm (1/16") straight through the spent primer, right where the firing pin struck it, close to the center of the head, then deburred so the edges are smooth to the touch. Ten pieces per pack, ready to hang the moment they arrive: no drill press, no filing, no brass ruined by a slipped bit. Browse the full pre-drilled bullet shells collection for other calibers alongside these.
Quick Specs
Quick Specs
- Quantity: 10 pieces
- Caliber: .380 Auto (also listed as .380 ACP / 9x17mm)
- Material: Brass
- Finish: Cleaned and tumbled
- Hole size: Approx. 1.5 mm (1/16"), drilled through the spent primer, close to center, deburred
- Condition: Once-fired, spent, inert
- Primer: Intact, spent and inert
- Headstamps: Mixed manufacturers
- Sourcing: USA range recovered
- Processing time: 1-3 days
- Shipping: Free USPS
Popular Uses
Among the most popular bullet casings for crafts, .380 sits in a useful middle ground — big enough to read as a real cartridge case, small enough to wear comfortably.
- Dangle earrings — light enough that a pair won't drag on the earlobe (hooks not included)
- Charm bracelets, pendants, and zipper pulls
- Steampunk and mixed-media assemblage
- Wind chimes, wreath accents, and rustic ornaments
- Keepsakes and favors for shooting-sport households
Want the same caliber in a different state? If you'd rather have plain empty brass shells and do the hole yourself, the undrilled .380 Auto brass shells and the brighter nickel-plated .380 Auto cases come from the same stock. For a slimmer profile try the .32 Auto drilled shells; for a step up in size, the 9mm drilled brass casings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where exactly is the hole drilled?
A: Straight through the spent primer, at the point where the firing pin struck it, close to the center of the case head. That placement does two jobs — the shell hangs straight instead of tilting on the wire, and the primer ends up permanently pierced.
Q: Do I need any tools to use these?
A: No. That's the point of a pre-drilled bullet shell — the hole is already there, deburred and centered. Add an earring wire or jump ring and you're done. No drill press, no bit walking off a curved case head, no ruined brass.
Q: Will a standard earring hook or jump ring fit?
A: Yes. At roughly 1.5 mm the opening takes most standard earring wires and jump rings without needing to be reamed.
Q: Are the primers still in place?
A: Yes, and they're drilled through. Each primer was struck and fired long before we received the brass, and the drilling destroys it outright. No live primer, no powder, and no path back to functional ammunition.
Q: Will all ten match?
A: The brass will, but headstamps won't — these brass shell casings come from mixed manufacturers, and many crafters treat that variation as part of the look. If you need a matched set for a specific piece, contact us before ordering and we'll tell you what's on hand.
Safety Compliance Notice: This shell 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/display piece made from a genuine once-fired cartridge casing. It contains no gunpowder, no 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, display, and decorative use only.
