Brass catcher for LH shooter/RH AR's

[bobke]

Have interest in shooting in some LR events with 6.5 CR AR's and match requirement mandates use of brass catcher. Any recommendations to offer for a left hand shooter/right hand AR that would not interfere with setting up while shooting prone or otherwise? Any feedback appreciated.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

I use the Caldwell Picatinny Rail AR-15 Brass Catcher. It slides on/off the rail mount very easily, and has a zipper bottom closure. Additional rail mounts are available separately.

The catcher keeps my brass out of the dirt for reloading, and the mounting method is a lot more secure and less troublesome than the version using a Velcro strap mounting method. This catcher system will also work for magazine fed bolt rifles that employ pic rails for mounting their scopes. Since it mounts/dismounts so easily, the unit can be quickly and easily transferred from rifle to rifle, negating the need for more than one catcher per shooter.

Greg

 

[bobke]

Greg
Appreciate the reference. Should have one coming shortly.

 

[Mike_in_FL]

3Bucc Inc. makes one similar to the Caldwell. There is also a high $ one made by Tactical Brass Recovery. I use an old T-shirt cut from the armpit down to the bottom on each side. Stretch the neckhole around your scope or RDS. Voila, brass doesn't get flung too far.

 

[Niles Coyote]

Tactical brass recovery... Used it all last year, about seven matches. No hickups, no failures couldn't be happier.

Not the best pictures but its what I have.

 

[pmclaine]

Plus one TBR. I have one for a .308 AR as well as my .223. The .308 will actually work for both but the specific fit is nice. My .223 TBR catcher...

 

[supercorndogs]

I had a UTG brass catcher, the brass would melt to the inside of the bag.

 

[pmclaine]

The TBR bags are made of a material (canvas) that contains no plastic synthetics so there is no meltage.

 

[danatkins]

I have a tbr and the Caldwell. I prefer the Caldwell the tbr has lost a few screws over the years

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[bobke]

Just ran Caldwell first time with Grendel last weekend. A little problematic locating adapter when pic space limited with QR scope mounts and BUIS sights, but there is enough adjustment to make it work most everywhere. Would like to see the tongue mounted to bag another 1/2" longer to accommodate forward assists and wider large frame AR's.

All in, the quality of my range time has improved because I'm not searching for my valuable brass in the grass, dirt or mounds of range brass lying around. Any concern about melting bag while at bench mitigated by leaving bag open at bottom and all brass dumps in a neat pile. If on the move doing drills or hunting, zip it up and you're good. Mag dumps might be a possible issue, but I'm not doing them with either Grendel or Creedmoor.

Can't compare to any others above, but glad I finally picked one of these up, with a couple of extra adapters.

 

[NukeMMC]

Call me frugal ... okay, I am cheap. While this doesn't count as a brass catcher, on my small-frame and large frame ARs I use a washcloth and 2 rubber bands. I have never had an issue with brass catching in the ejection port.It keeps brass close at hand and piles it nicely. If I need access to the right side for some reason, I can flip the washcloth up and over the scope.

Pretty simple:
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Rubber bands attach to either the levers or nuts of whichever mount I am attaching it to:
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Looks cheesy but works like a champ:
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[pmclaine]

Call me frugal ... okay, I am cheap. While this doesn't count as a brass catcher, on my small-frame and large frame ARs I use a washcloth and 2 rubber bands. I have never had an issue with brass catching in the ejection port.It keeps brass close at hand and piles it nicely. If I need access to the right side for some reason, I can flip the washcloth up and over the scope.

Pretty simple:
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Rubber bands attach to either the levers or nuts of whichever mount I am attaching it to:
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Looks cheesy but works like a champ:
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Really? A wash cloth? So you saved the $125 to buy more ammo or put toward a class. So untacticool.

Plus side if you don't want to lose a sock in lieu of ass wipe paper you have a ready replacement.

 

[NukeMMC]

Really? A wash cloth? So you saved the $125 to buy more ammo or put toward a class. So untacticool.

Plus side if you don't want to lose a sock in lieu of ass wipe paper you have a ready replacement.

Yeah, imagine that ... and you can save your sock for other uses.

 

[bobke]

Nice touch to complement the NF and rest of your 'frugal' rig!

 

[Greg Langelius *]

The main reason I like the Caldwell unit it that it can be removed in just one quick motion. This can come in somewhat handy if a stoppage occurs.

For simplicity, the wash cloth/rubber bands setup wins the Internet for today.

Greg