Shotgun cartridge match box

[MartiniDave]

I've made them from deep-brass Eley cases. Simply hold the "brass" part over a tea-light for about 30 seconds, then tug it off with a pair of pliers, and put it safely to cool down.

I find the smaller size than a film container to be an advantage as its easier to carry in my pocket - but not the same one as my real cartrideges, well, not anymore! :rolmao: You could hear the pigeon laughing!

Dave

 

[jem seeley]

Just a quick word of warning ! Make sure the cartridge is long enough to take your matches comfortably. I made the mistake ( once !) of cutting a little too much of the crimping off and trying to put too many matches in- the result was that when I fitted the cap back on the 'nipple' on the inside ignited a match and the whole lot went up!!!!
Now I'm aware of this I make sure the cartridge is left long and don't over-fill it. I've found that burning the cap off is the best method- let it go rusty and its easier to strike matches on.

 

[ChrisKavanaugh]

A less elegant method is taking 2 shells of different guages and making a crush fit. WW1 trench shotguns employed a solid brass case after the old paper shells failed. They are still found over here and makeup into very nice cases.

 

[iceman]

Remember not to travel with these in your luggage though!! :biggthump