Anyone have experence with 'brass catchers' for the AR. Not really interested in anything that attaches to the weapon. I've seen some advertised, but was wondering if the nylon net melted some with the hot brass.
Brass catchers
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Re: Brass catchers
dont have much experience with brass catchers but do know that dream catchers suck, that Jon Denver's full of shit man
dont have much experience with brass catchers but do know that dream catchers suck, that Jon Denver's full of shit man
Re: Brass catchers
if it is an AR I doubt the brass is going to be that warm coming out of there as soon as it hits the air it is cooling down so quick i highly doubt any melting would occur. Have I used one.....nope but picked up enough brass right after shooting has been done and none are remotely hot enough to ever melt something.
if it is an AR I doubt the brass is going to be that warm coming out of there as soon as it hits the air it is cooling down so quick i highly doubt any melting would occur. Have I used one.....nope but picked up enough brass right after shooting has been done and none are remotely hot enough to ever melt something.
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Nut Wizard
"Extra Small $45
Nuts, seeds, fruits, or balls between 3/8" and 1" in diameter; we recommend it for pin, chinquapin, black, live, post, and scarlet oak, or <span style="font-weight: bold">brass pistol shells</span>.
Nut Wizard
"Extra Small $45
Nuts, seeds, fruits, or balls between 3/8" and 1" in diameter; we recommend it for pin, chinquapin, black, live, post, and scarlet oak, or <span style="font-weight: bold">brass pistol shells</span>.
Re: Brass catchers
This is what I use
http://www.jprifles.com/buy.php?item=3B-FTBC
Tried the CTD one and its a POS
Welcome to SH!
This is what I use
http://www.jprifles.com/buy.php?item=3B-FTBC
Tried the CTD one and its a POS
Welcome to SH!
Re: Brass catchers
UTG Deluxe Brass Catcher
I use this catcher I picked up from Midway USA. It works ok. I occasionally have problems with the fabric around the metal frame opening folding up and keeping the ejected cases from dropping into the mesh pouch.
I solved that problem by cutting a 1.5" strip of kydex, molded it into a rectangle, and riveted it to the inside of the opening.
Works great now.
UTG Deluxe Brass Catcher
I use this catcher I picked up from Midway USA. It works ok. I occasionally have problems with the fabric around the metal frame opening folding up and keeping the ejected cases from dropping into the mesh pouch.
I solved that problem by cutting a 1.5" strip of kydex, molded it into a rectangle, and riveted it to the inside of the opening.
Works great now.
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I started using an old baseball hat with a velcro adjustment strap in back. Works EXCELLENT! I just velcro it over my scope parallex knob on the left side and hangs right over the ejection port. I put a little duct tape over the sweatband inside as it was catching the brass, and I just wanted them to dump in a little pile so I could count them when done with mag. Works great for both semi and bolt guns. Why pay for something that doesn't work as good as what you probably already have laying around.
Another nice thing is I can still press check when starting and clear check when done. With something strapped over the port you can't do that.
Edit: This is used for prone/bench shooting. Obviously it would not work for running/gunning. But could be used if standing as long as you snug it down. At least they should be in a pile near your feet.
I started using an old baseball hat with a velcro adjustment strap in back. Works EXCELLENT! I just velcro it over my scope parallex knob on the left side and hangs right over the ejection port. I put a little duct tape over the sweatband inside as it was catching the brass, and I just wanted them to dump in a little pile so I could count them when done with mag. Works great for both semi and bolt guns. Why pay for something that doesn't work as good as what you probably already have laying around.
Another nice thing is I can still press check when starting and clear check when done. With something strapped over the port you can't do that.
Edit: This is used for prone/bench shooting. Obviously it would not work for running/gunning. But could be used if standing as long as you snug it down. At least they should be in a pile near your feet.
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i bought a cheap one from cheaper-than-dirt and i bring it with me to the range. i don't shoot a gas gun much but i always let the guy to my left use it if he is gas gunning
Velcro straps and leave the bottom zipper open and they just pile up and do not bounce off my back.
i bought a cheap one from cheaper-than-dirt and i bring it with me to the range. i don't shoot a gas gun much but i always let the guy to my left use it if he is gas gunning
Velcro straps and leave the bottom zipper open and they just pile up and do not bounce off my back.
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had wife sew a bag and ran some wire coat hanger thru the top seam and that handily hooks to me scope. so far works pretty good when i remember to bring the dang thing.
had wife sew a bag and ran some wire coat hanger thru the top seam and that handily hooks to me scope. so far works pretty good when i remember to bring the dang thing.
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the netting always seems to melt to the brass. I know you said you didn't want it attached, but the catcher from tactical brass recovery is the shit. There is enough of a gap to clear a jam or press check. It has hinges that allow it to fold up so you don't have to remove it to put the gun away.
the netting always seems to melt to the brass. I know you said you didn't want it attached, but the catcher from tactical brass recovery is the shit. There is enough of a gap to clear a jam or press check. It has hinges that allow it to fold up so you don't have to remove it to put the gun away.
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Netting wont completely melt but the brass will.stick causing an occasional jam... how much do you want to spend? Look at leave no trace brass catchers... have seen similar ones built for less and work flawlessly.
Netting wont completely melt but the brass will.stick causing an occasional jam... how much do you want to spend? Look at leave no trace brass catchers... have seen similar ones built for less and work flawlessly.
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I got one of THESE a year or two ago when they were on sale. Works great and has some nice features, like a threaded hole to mount on a tripod for use when shooting offhand. A weighted base keeps wind or brass from knocking it over. Shooting .223 and .308 mainly and nothing has melted, either from bolt or gas guns. The loop is big enough that exact positioning is not needed.
The netting is the same stuff you can get by buying a net laundry bag (CHEAP) and making your own would save quite a bit. The laundry bag could also be used for repairs.
I got one of THESE a year or two ago when they were on sale. Works great and has some nice features, like a threaded hole to mount on a tripod for use when shooting offhand. A weighted base keeps wind or brass from knocking it over. Shooting .223 and .308 mainly and nothing has melted, either from bolt or gas guns. The loop is big enough that exact positioning is not needed.
The netting is the same stuff you can get by buying a net laundry bag (CHEAP) and making your own would save quite a bit. The laundry bag could also be used for repairs.
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I just bring the little one to the range. She like to pick up shiny things off the ground! Sorry for being a smart a$$. Here is the one I like!
http://www.american180.com/store/brasscatcher.html
I just bring the little one to the range. She like to pick up shiny things off the ground! Sorry for being a smart a$$. Here is the one I like!
http://www.american180.com/store/brasscatcher.html
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IowaNoMoreSocal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if it is an AR I doubt the brass is going to be that warm coming out of there as soon as it hits the air it is cooling down so quick i highly doubt any melting would occur.</div></div>
RIGHT.......
And I was not even shooting what I would consider fast, or with hot loads.
It's not going to melt many materials, but don't kid yourself. They come out hot. The faster the rifle cycles the hotter they will be.
When I don't want to chase brass from the AR15 or AR10, I just wrap a shemag around the scope and let it drape over the ejection port Since it's loose it stops the brass quickly and lets it fall to the deck next to the rifle. I have a big nasty carbon spot right in the middle of that thing now, but it's cheap and easy to replace.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IowaNoMoreSocal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if it is an AR I doubt the brass is going to be that warm coming out of there as soon as it hits the air it is cooling down so quick i highly doubt any melting would occur.</div></div>
RIGHT.......
And I was not even shooting what I would consider fast, or with hot loads.
It's not going to melt many materials, but don't kid yourself. They come out hot. The faster the rifle cycles the hotter they will be.
When I don't want to chase brass from the AR15 or AR10, I just wrap a shemag around the scope and let it drape over the ejection port Since it's loose it stops the brass quickly and lets it fall to the deck next to the rifle. I have a big nasty carbon spot right in the middle of that thing now, but it's cheap and easy to replace.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is what I use
http://www.jprifles.com/buy.php?item=3B-FTBC
Tried the CTD one and its a POS
Welcome to SH! </div></div>
+1 on this one ^ I used it on a P-Dog hunt earlier this year and it worked flawlessly!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is what I use
http://www.jprifles.com/buy.php?item=3B-FTBC
Tried the CTD one and its a POS
Welcome to SH! </div></div>
+1 on this one ^ I used it on a P-Dog hunt earlier this year and it worked flawlessly!
