Lucky Bastard Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Whick is the best ones out there. I see so many different ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Fingers on the tip of the hand. Cheap, flexible, accurate. Only difficulty is delivering said fingers down to where the brass is. good luck, GJ (to read between the lines - you can understand I don't like any of the pickers I've seen - all too much bother and too slow.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bastard Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Lol. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I can't bend over to pick up brass. So here is what I use. A picker and a fish tank net from a pet store. Just set the net on the ground and flick the brass in with the picker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 25 minutes ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said: Fingers on the tip of the hand. Cheap, flexible, accurate. Only difficulty is delivering said fingers down to where the brass is. good luck, GJ (to read between the lines - you can understand I don't like any of the pickers I've seen - all too much bother and too slow.) Getting down isn't difficult. It's getting back up that is the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 im using a similar setup for my SASS shoots - the picker i have has suction cup like 'finers' that work well , i took a strainer and refitted with a broom handle to hold the brass and dump it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Steve Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Bigmcgiv, Over the years I have been using the EZ Reach and Grab pick up tools from Harbor Freight. They cost $9.99. The suction cup ends are held on with small sheet metal screws. If you take these off and secure the cups with small #2 stove bolts with nuts they will last for years, or at least until the pull cable or the springs that suspend the cups break. Add to this a small bucket 5" to 6" round on a string that you can lower to the floor and you can pick up brass pretty quick. With this I can stay behind the spotters and still pick up brass around their feet without getting in the way. As for getting down there with my fingers, I shoot Elder Statesman. I can get down there but not like I used to. Good lick with it, Crusty Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel City Dude Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Most of the grabbers I have owned and seen are flimsy pieces of junk. I went to Home Depot and spent about $20 on a good sturdy one that I have had for 2 seasons and I am happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Has anyone had any luck with the baskets used for picking up nuts? https://www.ruralking.com/catalog/product/view/id/35072 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 37 minutes ago, Crusty Steve said: Bigmcgiv, Over the years I have been using the EZ Reach and Grab pick up tools from Harbor Freight. They cost $9.99. The suction cup ends are held on with small sheet metal screws. If you take these off and secure the cups with small #2 stove bolts with nuts they will last for years, or at least until the pull cable or the springs that suspend the cups break. Add to this a small bucket 5" to 6" round on a string that you can lower to the floor and you can pick up brass pretty quick. With this I can stay behind the spotters and still pick up brass around their feet without getting in the way. As for getting down there with my fingers, I shoot Elder Statesman. I can get down there but not like I used to. Good lick with it, Crusty Steve this is what I see most often. And while I've see a few folks using a net like Mr. Pettifogger the most useful catch device I feel is a little sand bucket. Maybe 1 to 2 quart capacity, with a length of small rope or large string tied around the handle. Picker comes up, sets bucket on ground, and gathers brass to bucket. Goes to unloading table and dumps bucket. Most will drill a series of 1/8 inch or so holes in the bottom to combat against dirt and debris gathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I have been using one of these for years. ArcMate EZ Reacher STANDARD Outdoor, Pro Reacher Grabber Pick Up Tool with Pistol Grip, Suction Cup Reacher, Indoor Commercial and Outdoor Use, 4.5" Wide Jaw, 8lb. Capacity, Black, 40" length. The longer length allows you to reach out past the firing line and around props. Avoid the ones that fold, they break in no time When the suction cups start to break replace them with these silicon ones. EZ Reacher Silicone Replacement Cups, 6 Pair Pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 23 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: I have been using one of these for years. ArcMate EZ Reacher STANDARD Outdoor, Pro Reacher Grabber Pick Up Tool with Pistol Grip, Suction Cup Reacher, Indoor Commercial and Outdoor Use, 4.5" Wide Jaw, 8lb. Capacity, Black, 40" length. The longer length allows you to reach out past the firing line and around props. Avoid the ones that fold, they break in no time When the suction cups start to break replace them with these silicon ones. EZ Reacher Silicone Replacement Cups, 6 Pair Pack This is what I use. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Kane Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 https://www.ungerglobal.com/en/products/niftynabber-trigger-grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major BS Walker Regulator Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Don't use the nut cages if there is any gravel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 13 hours ago, Crusty Steve said: Bigmcgiv, Over the years I have been using the EZ Reach and Grab pick up tools from Harbor Freight. They cost $9.99. The suction cup ends are held on with small sheet metal screws. If you take these off and secure the cups with small #2 stove bolts with nuts they will last for years, or at least until the pull cable or the springs that suspend the cups break. Add to this a small bucket 5" to 6" round on a string that you can lower to the floor and you can pick up brass pretty quick. With this I can stay behind the spotters and still pick up brass around their feet without getting in the way. As for getting down there with my fingers, I shoot Elder Statesman. I can get down there but not like I used to. Good lick with it, Crusty Steve This is the type that I use. I 1st found these as litter pickers that our maintenance men used. If you shop around, you can find them cheaper. I keep three in the truck, two in the garage, one in the kitchen, two in the den and one in the TV Room for whenever I drop whatever I happen to be moving. I usually get the ones that fold in half, just to save storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I use the rubber suction cup style but cut a flat across the bottom so it contacts more area on the brass and does not grab as much sand. Short cord on a recycled bug repellant candle bucket with a computer cooling fan grill pop riveted on the bottom to eliminate some of the trash Buy the way, running the grabber seems to help these old hands running smoother , too GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 13 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: I have been using one of these for years. ArcMate EZ Reacher STANDARD Outdoor, Pro Reacher Grabber Pick Up Tool with Pistol Grip, Suction Cup Reacher, Indoor Commercial and Outdoor Use, 4.5" Wide Jaw, 8lb. Capacity, Black, 40" length. The longer length allows you to reach out past the firing line and around props. Avoid the ones that fold, they break in no time When the suction cups start to break replace them with these silicon ones. EZ Reacher Silicone Replacement Cups, 6 Pair Pack my choice also. as mentioned above, cups seem to work better...at least for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 None of the Nut cages I have seen aren't large enough. Just roll right over me. The truly "Best" Brass Pickers are Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 21 hours ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said: Fingers on the tip of the hand. Cheap, flexible, accurate. Only difficulty is delivering said fingers down to where the brass is. good luck, GJ (to read between the lines - you can understand I don't like any of the pickers I've seen - all too much bother and too slow.) I can't bend over like Garrison Joe...if it isn't the corset in the way...it's the belly!!! They are all pretty much the same. Just buy the cheap foldable one. Run duct tape around the elbow if it wear out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 43 minutes ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said: I can't bend over like Garrison Joe...if it isn't the corset in the way...it's the belly!!! They are all pretty much the same. Just buy the cheap foldable one. Run duct tape around the elbow if it wear out! The last foldable one I had I used JB weld on to lock it into position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: The last foldable one I had I used JB weld on to lock it into position. I follow Red Green... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 20 hours ago, Major BS Walker Regulator said: Don't use the nut cages if there is any gravel The nut things don't work at all and so many ranges around SC (where you are) have so much other random brass AND gravel - you'd only get gravel back at a Belton match. Hugs, Scarlett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: BOY and a TROLL all in one day. It's been a good day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Jim Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I use a shop vac with a l - o - o - o - o- g cord plugged into a generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 23 hours ago, Crusty Steve said: Bigmcgiv, Over the years I have been using the EZ Reach and Grab pick up tools from Harbor Freight. They cost $9.99. The suction cup ends are held on with small sheet metal screws. If you take these off and secure the cups with small #2 stove bolts with nuts they will last for years, or at least until the pull cable or the springs that suspend the cups break. Add to this a small bucket 5" to 6" round on a string that you can lower to the floor and you can pick up brass pretty quick. With this I can stay behind the spotters and still pick up brass around their feet without getting in the way. As for getting down there with my fingers, I shoot Elder Statesman. I can get down there but not like I used to. Good lick with it, Crusty Steve Crusty Steve is correct. I put the little bolts in mine as well. I use a minnow net for the brass. There's other grabbers out there, but the HF is the perfect length for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 23 hours ago, Goody, SASS #26190 said: this is what I see most often. And while I've see a few folks using a net like Mr. Pettifogger the most useful catch device I feel is a little sand bucket. Maybe 1 to 2 quart capacity, with a length of small rope or large string tied around the handle. Picker comes up, sets bucket on ground, and gathers brass to bucket. Goes to unloading table and dumps bucket. Most will drill a series of 1/8 inch or so holes in the bottom to combat against dirt and debris gathering. and you can pick up shotgun wads.....hey we know someone who might use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 10 minutes ago, Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator said: and you can pick up shotgun wads.....hey we know someone who might use them. Can't be...N.S....nooooooo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Can't be...N.S....nooooooo... YES....but he sleeps a lot if nice place like picnic table near.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliefoxEsquire Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Costco has 2 for $13??? They appear to be excellent. The tips even have magnets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 we are picking brass - what is the magnet for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliefoxEsquire Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 It is a general "pick-up" tool. You choose what to use it for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 This works GREAT for picking up SG hulls (not so good on a gravel range with steel rifle cases 6" deep): MOJO® Pick Stick: Magnetic Shotgun Shell Retriever (mojooutdoors.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 On 5/31/2021 at 9:28 PM, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: I can't bend over to pick up brass. So here is what I use. A picker and a fish tank net from a pet store. Just set the net on the ground and flick the brass in with the picker. This style is the best IMHO, you can pick up a dime off a piece of glass. I just ordered all new ones for my vehicles and home. Good Luck AquaTong – PikStik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bastard Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 Thanks all I went to lowes and got one with the cups on it. I will try it out this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 This is my preference. A tad sturdier. Has a magnet which can be useful. And the handle design let’s it hook on my rugged gear cart handle. but I only shoot on average 3x/month, so not sure if my opinion is valid. Unger Professional Nifty Nabber Reacher Grabber Tool and Trash Picker, 36-inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000V0AGS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8XGK4XHGVHBPF9C7569J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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