{"product_id":"380-caliber-drilled-brass-shells","title":".380 Caliber Drilled Brass Shells for Crafts \u0026 Bullet Jewelry (Qty 10)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/7934\/0844\/files\/free-shipping-banner-png-8-transparent_480x480.png?v=1581546986\" alt=\"Free Shipping\" width=\"108\" height=\"50\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e.380 Caliber Drilled Brass Shells — Pre-Drilled and Ready for Jewelry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese .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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pre-drilled-bullet-shells-for-jewelry\" title=\"Pre-Drilled Bullet Shells for Jewelry\"\u003epre-drilled bullet shells collection\u003c\/a\u003e for other calibers alongside these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"accordion__title\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\" style=\"width: 10px; height: 6px; align-self: center;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M1 1L5 5L9 1\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/strong\u003e .380 Auto (also listed as .380 ACP \/ 9x17mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleaned and tumbled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHole size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1.5 mm (1\/16\"), drilled through the spent primer, close to center, deburred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once-fired, spent, inert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intact, spent and inert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadstamps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed manufacturers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA range recovered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free USPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePopular Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDangle earrings — light enough that a pair won't drag on the earlobe (hooks not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharm bracelets, pendants, and zipper pulls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteampunk and mixed-media assemblage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind chimes, wreath accents, and rustic ornaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeepsakes and favors for shooting-sport households\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant the same caliber in a different state? If you'd rather have plain empty brass shells and do the hole yourself, the undrilled \u003ca href=\"\/products\/380-auto-brass-shells\"\u003e.380 Auto brass shells\u003c\/a\u003e and the brighter \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nickel-380-auto-brass-casings\"\u003enickel-plated .380 Auto cases\u003c\/a\u003e come from the same stock. For a slimmer profile try the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/32-auto-drilled-brass-shells-12pc-bullet-jewelry\"\u003e.32 Auto drilled shells\u003c\/a\u003e; for a step up in size, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/9mm-drilled-9mm-brass-shells-polished-empty-used-spent-casings-luger-9x19-used-pistol-handgun-ammo-diy-bullet-jewelry-ammo-crafts-qty-12-free-shipping\"\u003e9mm drilled brass casings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"accordion__title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"icon-caret\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\" style=\"width: 10px; height: 6px; align-self: center;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M1 1L5 5L9 1\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" fill=\"none\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where exactly is the hole drilled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need any tools to use these?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will a standard earring hook or jump ring fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. At roughly 1.5 mm the opening takes most standard earring wires and jump rings without needing to be reamed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are the primers still in place?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will all ten match?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Compliance Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EmptyShotGunShells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47533973209310,"sku":"Var380BrassDrilled10","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/7934\/0844\/files\/F637ED88-878B-4F26-A854-974EA7C44960.jpg?v=1757809244","url":"https:\/\/emptyshotgunshells.com\/products\/380-caliber-drilled-brass-shells","provider":"Craft Supplies Depot LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}