Rifle/Shotgun Shell Key Chain

by koko33099 in Craft > Reuse

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Rifle/Shotgun Shell Key Chain

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Calling all shooting enthusiasts. Have you ever wondered what to do with your spent rifle ammunition and shotgun shells? Well, here is a fun and easy way to make key chains out of your used ammo.

Materials

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For the rifle key chain you will need:

Empty rifle cartridge. (I used a .22-250)

Drill

5/64 drill bit

Vise (optional)

For the shotgun key chain you will need:

Empty shotgun shell (I used a 12 Gauge)

Utility or X-acto knife

Drill

5/64 drill bit

Vise (optional)

Making the Rifle Key Chain

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Clamp your casing in the vise. Then you take your drill and drill bit and drill halfway through the casing, drill through only the first layer of metal. Then you have to insert it on to your key ring

Making the Shotgun Key Chain

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Clamp the shotgun shell into your vise and use your knife to cut off all the plastic and leave only the metal piece.

Drilling the Shotgun Shell

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Drill at approx. 45 degree angle near the of the shell. The top is the non lip side. Insert on to key ring.

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