Actual 12 Gauge ...........

[rd_ab_penman]

Secret Compartment Key Ring.
I used a 12 Gauge Gevelot Shotgun Shell with a paper casing and brass base.
Polished the bass and applied 4 coats of lacquer using my Dipping Method.
Removed the live primer with a transfer punch, pressed in key ring holder and CA'd in SS tube for removable brass end cap. All these parts are from a Shotgun Shell Key Ring kit that I had laying around.

Will see next month how these will go over at up coming Gun Shows.

Les

 

[cnirenberg]

That is just awesome looking Les. I would expect it to be a real hit with the gun show crowd.

 

[glycerine]

nice, really nice!

 

[The Penguin]

removed live primer with transfer punch?

 

[BSea]

removed live primer with transfer punch?

That's what I was thinking.

 

[Haynie]

removed live primer with transfer punch?

That's what I was thinking.

me too

 

[rd_ab_penman]

Sorry, I should have explained that the primer was made inert by wetting the powder prior to pressing out using a transfer punch.

Les

 

[Edward Cypher]

A little WD-40 kills primers quickly. I've been removing 410 primers with transfer punches. Spray with WD-40 wait a few minutes and they are dead. Always take care and wear a faceshield.

 

[sbanen]

Thanks for the safety tips.
I picked up a few 30-06 casings when I was at the range the other day. Anyone have a kitless plan that they are sharing for that shell?

 

[sbanen]

Forgot to mention, I really like Les's project. I'm sure it will be a hit!

 

[papaturner]

That looks great Les. I`ve admired your work for some time now. Your key chain would go well with my 410 pen.





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[rd_ab_penman]

Would go great with these as well

Les

 

[W.Y.]

Totally awesome Les.

You Da Man when it comes to professionaly produced rifle cartridge pens and accessories .

 

[rizaydog]

That is really a great idea. Thanks for sharing.