How do i make a match case with shotgun shells

[keyser Soze]

hi again i have recently found a handfull of shotgun shells and was hoping some nice person on here could tell me how to make a waterproof match case with them.

oh and if i find anymore i would be happy to send some to anyone who wants them

keyser.

 

[leon-1]

Effectively mate you basically slide one inside the other.

 

[keyser Soze]

ok mate will try it thanks.

keyser.

 

[leon-1]

ok mate will try it thanks.

keyser.

Have a search through the forums for pictures of matchcases, there should be a few. IIRC there are also pictures in either essential bushcraft or bushcraft (probably both as there ain't that much difference) by Ray Mears.

If I had Cartridge cases here I would do a mini tutorial, but I am afraid I don't. Sorry.

 

[British Red]

If you want some Leon, say the world - I'll empty you some out

 

[keyser Soze]

ok leon mate thanks for that i will go and have a look.

if you want some cases i will be happy to send some to you.

keyser.

 

[soggy boots]

Having selected two empty shotgun shells, preferably with deep collars. Trim the open end of one and, remove the collar of the other; this is acheived by gently heating the collar and sliding out the plastic case.
You now have a trimmed cartridge and a cap that can snuggly fit on the open end of the empty cartridge. The loose cap can be scored across the face with the edge of a half round file or a saw blade to offer a striking surface, on which to ignite your matches.
N.B. Leave the spent primers in situ!!

Good luck
Soggy Boots

 

[Schwert]

All I can attest to is to not attempt to hammer two 12g cases together when they are full of strike-anywheres. I did that when I was around 12 and am now just getting all my eyebrows back

I had read that a 12g and 10g or 20g and 12g would slide over one another making a matchcase...that is all well and good if you happen to have both gauges handy, otherwise percussion assembly seems required.

For the past 40 years for some reason or another I have been a fan of real matchcases.....

 

[brancho]

Look HERE for a tutorial

 

[Hoodoo]

I like to use a high base to cap the matchsafe. You can waterproof the matches and wrap the cap in duct tape for extra protection. A nice pouch for carry is a good idea imo. Good place to carry some extra waterproofed tinder as well.

Also, 410 shells sealed with a cork make nice containers for things like sewing needles, fish hooks, etc..

 

[soggy boots]

Hi Hoodoo
I like the arrangement of cases you have.
I never thought of using 410 cases looks really useful!!

 

[tiggerhawktrainer]

i useter make whistles out of them for foxing but never thort of using them as a case for maches xetra will give that a go

 

[mace242]

I have two that I made that are always on me. One full of non-safety matches and the other with cotton wool / vaseline tinder. On some you can push a match into the small nub in the cap so that when you pull the cap off one mach automatically comes out.

 

[Teno]

Check more at http://www.endif.com.ar/blog.html

 

[British Red]

.357 mag and .223 shell casings nest neatly like that - but of course the .223 is a bottle neck so needs sawing off to be neat

 

[headrox_inc]

Wow these are really funky would never had though of using a shotgun cart for carrying matches and also keeping them waterproof, thanks for the insite,

The Survivalist