Yusta B. Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 My '73 throws brass just past the end of the barrel, which is usually sticking out a stage window. Any tips to reshape it for more rearward dispensing of empties? Thanks in advance ..... Fix(on MY rifle) I removed the retainer screw & the clip that keeps the dust cover on. That allowed the brass to be ejected at least straight up and sometimes just a little rearward. I then ground about 10 to 15 thousandths off the front of the clip & reinstalled it. EUREKA ! The brass no longer goes forward. Of course YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 very carefully file the curve at the back of the carrier,,, make it a lil wider,,, if you want it to go left or right take a lil off that side... mine go onto my hat, good for lost brass matches when I shoot the 44-40 if you want it straight back take the same of each side,,,carefully!! and test with m/ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Stoney 49735 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 If it is working I tend to leave "stuff" alone. I have gotten myself into too much trouble tinkering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 very carefully file the curve at the back of the carrier,,, make it a lil wider,,, if you want it to go left or right take a lil off that side... mine go onto my hat, good for lost brass matches when I shoot the 44-40 if you want it straight back take the same of each side,,,carefully!! and test with m/ts Gracias CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutshot Don, SASS #45468 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Don't know about filing, but don't stick your rifle through the prop windows or doors, stand back a little, and make it easier on the brass pickers.... gsd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Don't know about filing, but don't stick your rifle through the prop windows or doors, stand back a little, and make it easier on the brass pickers.... gsd The brass pickers seem to do a fine job getting what they can reach in a reasonable time, they aren't the problem. Taking the time to pick up a rifle, move back, shoot the string, move forward & re-stage the rifle and go to the next gun is the problem. Takes time to do the extra moving. I'd like to mod the rifle, if possible & not worry about the extra movement. I'm slow enough without the extra traveling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 If it is working I tend to leave "stuff" alone. I have gotten myself into too much trouble tinkering. Yeah, but it's fun anyway, right???!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Brazos Kid Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I've learned to stand back when shooting my Marlin. It throws the brass somewhat forward also, and there's little that can be done to a Marlin to correct this. However, just take a step backward when you pick the rifle up, and the brass will fall inside the windows and doors, where it can be easily picked up. RBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Hey Yusta B. I only get about half of my brass anyhow, regardless of where it gets thrown. I got to shoot with Pinewood and his bride on Sunday. We had alot of fun. Hope you are doing well. Assassin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Hey Yusta B. I only get about half of my brass anyhow, regardless of where it gets thrown. I got to shoot with Pinewood and his bride on Sunday. We had alot of fun. Hope you are doing well. Assassin Miss shootin with the all the northern cowpokes a bunch. Maybe I can make it back to Return of the Buffalo next year. Say hi to Belle & enjoy the holidays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Dick, SASS #12880 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'm satisfied with strong, reliable ejection, the heck with where the brass lands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I changed to 38s for a vast majority of my SASS shooting, and Marlins at that.... so I've bought up a lot of brass!! I don't worry about the brass!! take the time to position myself to keep the brass, not on your life!!! now, if you don't care about running sub 20s, ok. But not if you wanna try to run with the big dogs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I've been considering soldering little parachutes or flags or life preservers to my 32-20 brass. Just naked I'll get 70% or less back on every stage. Sometimes a lot less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Maybe paint 'em with hunter orange sharpies??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 A gentleman at our monthly shoot had put a double layer of good duct tape on the top of his carrier where it is scalloped out. It made his brass pop straight up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 A gentleman at our monthly shoot had put a double layer of good duct tape on the top of his carrier where it is scalloped out. It made his brass pop straight up. I'll have to try that. Gracias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 If it works I'm going to try a dollop of wood glue to build up rather than grind off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 If it works I'm going to try a dollop of wood glue to build up rather than grind off. I put 3 thin layers of duct tape on the left 'scollop' & the brass is ejected more vertically. It also leaves a slight impression from the brass rim toward the rear of the tape. I may play with a little JB in that area & see what I come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Try both sides and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Fixed it Slim - see top post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Yeee Haw! I'll look at mine when momma says I can.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slip Notz Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Slim, with that new Winchester Momma probably won't let you mess with it too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Just curious (and I am glad the op found a solution), but why does it matter? Is it simply for brass recovery or am I missing something? My 73 sends the brass significantly forward (my rifle brass is often somewhere near the pistol targets) and other than brass pickup, I can't think of a disadvantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Just curious (and I am glad the op found a solution), but why does it matter? Is it simply for brass recovery or am I missing something? My 73 sends the brass significantly forward (my rifle brass is often somewhere near the pistol targets) and other than brass pickup, I can't think of a disadvantage. Just for brass pick up. Around here. VERY few stages have berms. Just one long firing line. So if it goes forward. It's gone. You don't get any rifle brass back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bristol Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 my 73 puts them on my hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Shooting the matches we do in a year and now two of us with 73's, we cant afford to lose brass at 50%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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