Rifle Casings for Crafts
Most craft casings are short, straight pistol cases. These are rifle casings: ten empty .223 Remington cases with the long body, sloping shoulder and narrow neck of a rifle round. At about 45 mm long they are more than twice the length of our 9mm casings, which gives you a lot more brass to work with.
Each case is once-fired and cleaned. Headstamps can vary between casings – we match them where we can.
Ideas for the Bottleneck Shape
- Pendants and charms that look like a rifle round
- Resin pieces, coasters and paperweights
- Wind chimes – the long cases ring well when hung
- Pen bodies and desk accessories
- Display boards and shooting-themed decor
Working With .223 Brass
- Hanging: the primer pocket in the base is the natural place to drill for a small eye pin or jump ring.
- Cutting: a fine-tooth saw or rotary tool will take off the neck or cut the case to length.
- Polishing: a brass cleaner or tumbler brings back the shine; a clear lacquer keeps it.
Condition
Rifle cases take a hard knock when they are ejected, so expect the odd dented shoulder, scuffs along the body and a firing mark on every primer. A few may have a split neck. For pendants and resin work that wear is usually welcome; for projects needing identical, flawless pieces, choose new brass instead.
Other craft casings: 10mm casings, nickel-plated 9mm casings and .22 rimfire casings. Prefer it finished? The .223 Remington bullet keyring uses the same round with a seated bullet.
.223 Remington Bullet Casings for Creative Projects & Crafts - 10 Pack
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FAQ
Q: How many casings are in a pack? 10 empty .223 Remington brass casings.
Q: Are these rifle casings? Yes – .223 Remington is a centrefire rifle round, with the bottleneck shape of a rifle case.
Q: Are they suitable for reloading? No – we sell them as craft material only. They have not been inspected, sized or sorted for reloading, and some will have dents or split necks.
Q: Are they safe to carry? Yes. They are empty, fired cases with no powder and no live primer, and legal to own in the UK without a licence. Always check with your airline before travelling abroad with this item.
Q: Do the headstamps match? Not always, but we will try to ensure they are the same where possible, even though many crafters do like the variety.
Q: Can I buy more than one pack? Yes – add as many as you need. For larger quantities, get in touch.








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