Cat Brules Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I'm wondering how to better the percentage of saves of my 5.56x45mm and caliber .223 brass without scavenging for it. I've been wondering about these devices that you hook on or clip onto the weapon. What's your experience and recommendations, or what is your method of saving brass? Has anyone tried one of these things? How well does it work? Any disadvantages? Where did you get it and which one? Did you fabricate it yourself? What was the cost? Did you have to modify it? Any other comments? Thanks in advance, Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubious Don #56333 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Midway, Caldwell AR brass catcher. There's two models, one that has a picatinny rail block goes on the upper receiver rail. The bag slides on that. Works like a champ. They also have a slip on model that has thick velcro strap that goes on the forend. This also works like a champ ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 They seem a little goofy at first but they do work. I have a Caldwell Velcro strap type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ball Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I have had both the velcro model and rail-mounted model. The rail-mounted model has provided me a far better success rate (100%) of catching and retaining brass and much easier operation than the velcro model. It fits nicely in between my flip-up iron sight and my EOTech and interferes with neither. The whole thing is adjustable too, giving you plenty of options as far as where exactly to mount it. It also has a sturdy structure which provides a big mouth for catching the brass. I can't recommend it enough. As Dubious mentioned, this is the one I'd go with: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/779085/caldwell-brass-catcher-ar-15-picatinny-rail-mount-nylon-mesh-black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Also, bought the Velcro model, Didn't like the way it hung on the rifle so I bent the wire at the rear of the bag to conform to the cartridge deflecter . Actually worked pretty good for one clip full, then zipper broke. GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I use a velcro secured one in the winter when the snow is deelp. Doesn't look cool. Works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack, SASS #20451 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I guess they would be OK like Bob says in the snow but I think they are stupid looking. You will not see them at a match. If your gun is properly gassed the brass will all fall within a small area when practicing. Just go pick it up. I have thousands of 223 brass so loosing a few doesn't matter. For cheap plinking you can sometimes get foreign stuff almost as cheap as reloading. For match ammo I do try to get most of my brass back but never at a match. Shooters who cry about lost brass at a CAS match had better not start 3gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I guess they would be OK like Bob says in the snow but I think they are stupid looking. You will not see them at a match. If your gun is properly gassed the brass will all fall within a small area when practicing. Just go pick it up. I have thousands of 223 brass so loosing a few doesn't matter. For cheap plinking you can sometimes get foreign stuff almost as cheap as reloading. For match ammo I do try to get most of my brass back but never at a match. Shooters who cry about lost brass at a CAS match had better not start 3gun.+1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman, SASS #35541 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I use the Velcro type and if you cinch it tight it works great. On my AR and my Mini14 that mini slings those suckers all over the place if you don't use one. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Yep I bought one. Figure it would better then crawling on my hands and knees picking brass. I was wrong. Used it for one mag, been hanging one a nail ever since What I bought: Brownell's AR-15 Brass Catcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 On my property, I shoot in.various areas and all those areas have grass and weeds from semi-bare earth with 4" to 6" all the way up to 36" tall dead, yellowed grass. Picking up the expended cartridges (brass or steel) is a tedious process. So, I've debated to myself whether I should use a flat tarp, a catch-wall (pvc pipe and soft netting) or one of these brass catchers attached to the weapon. So, I appreciate the input here. It appears that either the clip-on or the strap-on device will work, so I'm going to give the clip-on brass catcher a try first. Thanks very much. I would like to hear additional input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Doggle Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 The version that clips on the rail is the stouter of the two. Unfortunately it would not work with my scope mount. Went with the Velcro one and it works fine, just not as sturdy. The guys shooting at the bench next to me seem to appreciate it too. FWIW, I got mine off of Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I couldn't care less if they're stupid looking. I'm not trying to look like a tacticool ninja. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cat Brules Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 I couldn't care less if they're stupid looking. I'm not trying to look like a tacticool ninja. Yeah, I don't care if it looks like te AR version of a beanie. I just want my spent cartridges back, and maybe more important, I don't want them (brass or steel) scattered all over the areas on my property where I shoot. I try to pick up everything...metal, wood, paper, plastic, etc., no matter how small, that I come across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.D. Daily Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Are these brass catchers compatible with left hand shooters? I use a tarp to catch brass or on my property a metal detector. I live in fine sand and brass can easily disappear. 380 & sooty 45LC is hard to find visually in the sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Douglas Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I've got the rail mount version for mine. At the local public range, the ground is gravel and covered in old brass and shotshells. Almost no one polices their area. Makes it a lot harder to find the brass you're looking for. My other autos, levers, and pumps I lay down a tarp to catch just about every one. I do like it quite a bit for the AR. It's a lot easier to open up the zipper over a bag after a 30 round mag than it is to pick up 30 brass. It also makes it certain that I'll get back my good Lapua brass and not loose any. In a match situation, I would not use it. Like UB said... I don't care what it looks like. It makes my life easier so they get my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I don't need a catcher for the Garand i just lay a small tarp down and it puts them all in a neat pile. The Ar and Mini 14 however... Fortunately I have my own range so I don't have to suffer the slings and arrows of outraged tacticool guys. I could even shoot nekkid if I wanted. (Another good reason to have a hot brass catcher) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben McCoy Rankin # 34239 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I have both, if it will clear your scope rail-mounted model is by far the best. (IMHO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Howdy, Skipping all the above, I tried a hard plastic one once. It started bouncing empties back into the action. I was going to modify it but got more involved with western guns. Some .223s do a great job of throwing brass ever wheres. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalton Masterson, SASS #51139 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I have the Velcro and the rail mounted one. The Velcro would not go around my rail and rail covers very well but worked for a few mags. The rail mount is great. I unzip it and let the brass fall on a tarp. Works well and keeps the hunt for brass short. DM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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