Buckshot Bob 3,808 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 (edited) I’ve seen video of allot of the people at sass matches using what I’ve seen called reachers or trash pickers to pick up brass . Is there a preferred model for this . It is one of the things I like least about shooting in the back yard . Edited April 19 by Buckshot Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 17,809 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 A Boy Scout. 3 2 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirty Dog Doug 3,016 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 I have brass roller it works great for 9mm and larger 22LRs ok on concrete gravel not that good after we shoot we now have pick up shotgun wads too so we all have regular pinch pickup sticks 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 1,898 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 8 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: A Boy Scout. Beat me to it!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 1,230 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 best brass picker I ever used was a large tarp. Lay it on the ground and shoot from a position that lets the brass land on the tarp. When done, fold it up and take it home to sort out the brass later. Sure beats digging thru desert sand looking for those brass colored nuggets of gold marked 30 carbine!! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Coffinmaker 3,767 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 PLUS ONE too Utah Bob and Singin' Sue You Betcha!!! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buckshot Bob 3,808 Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 2 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: A Boy Scout. Unfortunately most young kids aren’t really interested in manual labor anymore. I was just looking for the mfg and model of one of the popular ones 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 15,048 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 I've tried several and the ones with the rubber cups work the best. This model doesn't fold but is longer than the folding version so you can reach further. ArcMate EZ Reacher STANDARD Outdoor, Pro Reacher Grabber Pick Up Tool with Pistol Grip, Suction Cup Reacher, When the cups wear out, replace them with silicone ones. EZ Reacher Silicone Replacement Cups, 6 Pair Pack 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 2,447 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I'll cast my vote for the tarp, and have used it: .32 ACP brass turns invisible on gravel! I had a Browning Hi-Power that would drop its brass in your hat if you knew where to set the hat. Very consistent. Everything else shucked hulls like a fat man spittin' watermelon seeds. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anvil Al #59168 337 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 (edited) MUCH prefer the ones with the rubber cup. Works much better for me. Also like the ones that are a little longer. Edited April 20 by Anvil Al #59168 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 1,898 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I use the $9 folding ones. The large cup is great. Really, as long as I don't have to bend over in a corset...anything works!@@ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tequila Shooter 1,956 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 3 hours ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said: Really, as long as I don't have to bend over in a corset...anything works!@@ I agree I hate when I have to bend over in my corset Never mind 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chantry 1,555 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 5 hours ago, Tequila Shooter said: I agree I hate when I have to bend over in my corset Never mind I can see there will be a lot of vodka in my near future as I try to erase that mental picture 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Coroner 205 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 14 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: A Boy Scout. Dang it Bob, you stole my answer. ;-) Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 1,898 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 7 hours ago, Tequila Shooter said: I agree I hate when I have to bend over in my corset Never mind Man corsets didn't seem as bad as ours!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 1,898 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 5 minutes ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said: Man corsets didn't seem as bad as ours!!!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smuteye John SASS#24774 3,406 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 16 hours ago, Buckshot Bob said: I’ve seen video of allot of the people at sass matches using what I’ve seen called reachers or trash pickers to pick up brass . Is there a preferred model for this . It is one of the things I like least about shooting in the back yard . I've seen folks using a rolling thing that is made for picking up pecans that seems to work, too. Overall, Bob's right- although a Girl Scout will do in a pinch. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 1,898 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Getting back to wich one... Everyone likes 'what they like'. Use one that feels good to grip/squeeze. I do find the large rubber cups pick up best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bgavin 1,863 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Watch the squeezin' hand position. I have a few of these, most have a lousy hand position that tires the wrist quickly. Sedalia Dave's suggestion is the most comfortable for my wrist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El CupAJoe 436 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 15 hours ago, Buckshot Bob said: Unfortunately most young kids aren’t really interested in manual labor anymore. I was just looking for the mfg and model of one of the popular ones My kids definately have a case of the wants, I've mostly solved this by mandating if they want it they buy it with their own money, no money? here's a sink full of dishes, there's a yard that needs mowed... 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El CupAJoe 436 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 1 hour ago, Smuteye John SASS#24774 said: I've seen folks using a rolling thing that is made for picking up pecans that seems to work, too. Overall, Bob's right- although a Girl Scout will do in a pinch. I prefer cookies to popcorn anyways... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 31,123 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 15 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: I've tried several and the ones with the rubber cups work the best. This model doesn't fold but is longer than the folding version so you can reach further. ArcMate EZ Reacher STANDARD Outdoor, Pro Reacher Grabber Pick Up Tool with Pistol Grip, Suction Cup Reacher, When the cups wear out, replace them with silicone ones. EZ Reacher Silicone Replacement Cups, 6 Pair Pack I would have to agree. I say “have to” as I have tried numerous brass picking implements and tools and these along with a fishnet on a long handle just seem to work best. I was always looking for the easiest method. I thought I had the perfect solution with “nut pickers” but then you get lots of rocks and dirt with those and it doesn’t work with smaller cases. Fishnet - extendable Pawfly Aquarium Fish Net with Extendable 9-24 Inch Long Handle for Betta Fish Tank https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07G73V2QH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_V23FZPKKT0FVTGC1C4X6?psc=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Singin' Sue 71615 1,898 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 27 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: I would have to agree. I say “have to” as I have tried numerous brass picking implements and tools and these along with a fishnet on a long handle just seem to work best. I was always looking for the easiest method. I thought I had the perfect solution with “nut pickers” but then you get lots of rocks and dirt with those and it doesn’t work with smaller cases. Fishnet - extendable Pawfly Aquarium Fish Net with Extendable 9-24 Inch Long Handle for Betta Fish Tank https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07G73V2QH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_V23FZPKKT0FVTGC1C4X6?psc=1 I use a picker...and had Anvil Horn 'blacksmith' me a long handle with a treble cleff on it...attached to an old citronella bucket. Makes a good pairing. Will snap a photo later...it's packed at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirty Dog Doug 3,016 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 at match we only need to pick up 10 rounds for a rifle and shot gun shells my roller can get a pile in a few seconds . most of time we have 2 brass pickers so it goes quick. at our range we have gravel that we picked to make it easy to find and pick our brass raking or blowing leaves helps find brass tooo steel challege we use tarps because no one reloads and we dont have to move most of cowboys dont want to run from station to station on tarps with boots on now i think I left my pincher at the range Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Assassin 1,627 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Hands work the best. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 15,048 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 2 hours ago, Dirty Dog Doug said: at match we only need to pick up 10 rounds for a rifle and shot gun shells my roller can get a pile in a few seconds . most of time we have 2 brass pickers so it goes quick. at our range we have gravel that we picked to make it easy to find and pick our brass raking or blowing leaves helps find brass tooo steel challege we use tarps because no one reloads and we dont have to move most of cowboys dont want to run from station to station on tarps with boots on now i think I left my pincher at the range Around here we have board walks, grass, dirt and gravel. When it is hot and dry we have giant cracks in the Blackland Clay. Sometimes only one and sometimes all three on a stage depending. The pecan rollers seem to have trouble on the uneven grass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirty Dog Doug 3,016 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 54 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: Around here we have board walks, grass, dirt and gravel. When it is hot and dry we have giant cracks in the Blackland Clay. Sometimes only one and sometimes all three on a stage depending. The pecan rollers seem to have trouble on the uneven grass. our boardwalk had a few brass eating cracks I used spray foam under them to fill the crack but when we get rain they swell back up, water proofing them is next project before winter . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 397 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 This is the one that I have and has held up for many years. When I used the rubber cups model they seemed to break often. https://www.amazon.com/Unger-Professional-Nifty-Nabber-36/dp/B0000V0AGS/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=R7EZD1QBV2GY3MBNZDT2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. James H. Callahan 2,802 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 19 hours ago, Tequila Shooter said: I agree I hate when I have to bend over in my corset Never mind I had back surgery not long before dove season. Went hunting a couple times with one of those corset looking laced back braces. It was interesting. Wasn't a problem catching the hulls from my o/u shotgun but picking up a bird was! JHC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Lizard 1,184 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 On 4/19/2021 at 7:07 PM, Singin' Sue 71615 said: I use the $9 folding ones. The large cup is great. Really, as long as I don't have to bend over in a corset...anything works!@@ Happy to help loosen it... Texas Lizard 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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