Bullet Cartridge Ballpoint Pen Kits (Berea)

If you know someone who lives for the range, the hunt, or the great outdoors, this is the pen they’ll actually use. The Bullet Cartridge Pen Kit from Berea Hardwoods is a faithful replica of a 30.06 rifle cartridge — right down to the bullet-shaped nib and the rifle clip. The turned wood barrel sits inside a cast cartridge body, and the whole thing assembles from a single tube with minimal parts. Despite how impressive it looks finished, this is one of the more straightforward builds in the Berea lineup.

The pen uses a high-grade double twist mechanism and accepts both Parker™-style ballpoint and gel refills, giving the owner flexibility when it comes time to replace the ink. Available in Chrome and Gun Metal — both finishes pair well with the cartridge theme.

Kit Includes

• Pen components (blank not included)

• Brass tube (single, 10mm bore)

• Bullet nib, decorative ring

• Rifle clip, finial adaptor, finial cap

• Double twist transmission, threaded adaptor, transmission extender tube

• Refill spring (Parker™-style ballpoint or gel refill required — not included)

Specifications

• Design: 30.06 rifle cartridge replica

• Tube design: Single tube, 10mm bore

• Mechanism: Double twist

• Blank size: 5/8″ × 5/8″ minimum (3/4″ × 3/4″ recommended)

• Refill: Parker™-style ballpoint or gel (not included)

Tooling Requirements

• Drill Bit: 10mm metric drill bit

• Bushings: Bushings 26A — Bullet/Cartridge Pen Kit (EKB-26A)

• Mandrel: Mandrel-A

Features

• Authentic 30.06 cartridge replica — cast cartridge body, copper-tipped bullet nib, and a detailed rifle clip make this pen unmistakably on-theme

• High-grade double twist mechanism — smooth, precise, and built to last

• Parker™-style ballpoint or gel refill compatible — the owner can choose their preferred ink type

• Single-tube build — easy to turn and quick to assemble despite the complex appearance

• Available in Chrome and Gun Metal — Gun Metal especially suits the tactical, mil-spec look

• The ultimate gift for hunters, shooters, military veterans, and anyone with a passion for the outdoors

Mix & Match:

Order 5 or more pen kits in any combination and save automatically at checkout.

Why Turners Love This Kit

• The finished pen sells itself the moment someone picks it up — the weight, the cartridge shape, and the bullet nib always get a reaction

• Pairs perfectly with camo acrylics, olive drab stabwood, desert tan resin, and figured walnut — anything that carries a field or range aesthetic

• One of the best “gift for Dad” and “gift for veteran” kits in the shop — it consistently shows up on tables alongside hunting-themed blanks and outsells most novelty kits

• Single-tube, minimal parts — the tricky-looking cartridge body is just a press fit, making assembly much faster than expected