A great brass catcher and brass retrieval system!

Status
Not open for further replies.
.308 Norma

.308 Norma

Member
Joined
Jun 6, 2016
Messages
5,788
Location
SE Idaho
My old Toyota Tundra’s bed is lined with that rough, black stuff. I think it’s called a “Rhino Liner.”

The other day I drove down to the county gravel pit to try out some new 9mm loads. I found that if I stood about 4 feet behind my pickup, with it to my right, my Springfield 9mm would toss every fired case into the pickup bed.

When I got home, all I had to do was ask my wife to bring the broom and dustpan, and sweep up the cases. The Tundra is kinda high, and both my wife and I are getting on in years, so I had to help my wife climb into the bed. And as she was sweeping up the cases, she grumbled at me a bit. But it was sure a lot easier than my searching for, and picking up cases off the ground myself.:D
 
A few years ago I was at the range on the pistol line, and an older gentleman came to the line. He opened an old Samsonite briefcase, removed a few boxes of ammo, mags, and a 1911 ( a SS Gold Cup, I think ).

He then placed the briefcase, which only contained a few rags, about 3 feet behind him, about 5 feet to his right, open, and facing him.

I'd say about 90% of his brass landed neatly in the case.

When I commented on it, he remarked that when it started missing the case, he changed his recoil spring.

He outshot me, too.
 
I used to have a Ruger KP90DC that after finding just the right power load I could drop almost all fired brass into a 5 gallon bucket just to the right and barely behind of my right foot. after smoothing and playing with the trigger it was one of the best, most accurate semi-autos I've ever seen.
Like a darn fool, i let it get away from me so I could get a Glock G30. Worst foul up I ever made in gun trading/selling.

I still have the G30 and just recently gave it to the wife because she can shoot it OK.
 
G'dale Mike said:
I want to try catching ejected brass via an open car window
Click to expand...
I want to shoot from inside the vehcile out the window so I can have the AC and radio on, the vehicle can collect the brass.:)

"OH Dear will you please collect my brass inside the truck" YA SURE!:what:
 
Rule3 said:
I want to shoot from inside the vehcile out the window so I can have the AC and radio on, the vehicle can collect the brass.:)
Click to expand...
I fold the seats in my suburban which creates 8 foot long flat area for me to shoot sitting/prone out the rear with barn doors open. I use 8 interlocking foam exercise mats for comfort.

Spent brass fall on foam mats for easy collection but using brass catcher on carbines/ARs make brass collection even easier. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
Last edited:
Park truck ~perpendicular~ to the target. Drop tailgate. Grab your sittin stool and use tailgate for a shooting bench.
 
Whiterook808 said:
I don't think I could get my better half to sweep out the bed for me!
Click to expand...
Perhaps she will be more inclined to use these. :)

Garden Weasel Small Nut Gatherer $29 - https://www.acehardware.com/departm...MIm-yCufKa3gIVyFcNCh0e1AoZEAQYAiABEgIUqfD_BwE

Caldwell Brass Retriever $38 - https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/5...MIs8uEwvaa3gIVVVgNCh2Yaw__EAQYAiABEgKKC_D_BwE

Orientools Nut Gatherer $46 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHLCLZJ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07BHLCLZJ

$3 dumper fits over 5 gallon bucket - https://www.gardenersedge.com/dumpe...google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=cpc}&slid=&pgrid=16866814736&ptaid=pla-82427886105&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyt2n4vKa3gIVm4SzCh1Dmw6VEAQYBCABEgLhe_D_BwE

Garden Weasel in action


Nut Wizzard in action
 
Last edited:
I can't complain. The last time we were in the local gun store she bought me 8 pounds of IMR4350. The time before she offered to buy me a Colt Lightweight Commander in 9mm. I passed on the Colt, but only because I have a few at home already. She may not sweep out the truck, but she is a keeper!
 
.308 Norma....... You win my laugh- a- day award! Loved that post.

The last time my wife & I went shootin' we both agreed to not let the brass land in the back of the pick-up, as it was easier for us to pick them up off the ground than crawl up into the box.:D
 
No sense getting all that dirty brass in the bed of your nice F150. Just hang an old blanket at the range slightly to the right. Then shoot your Mini, in this case my mini 6.8. All the brass nicely hits the blanket and deposits itself in the container below. No sweeping for the wife when I get home, which she really appreciates. It could also hit one of the many other firearms in the back.

5c7v247+Rmm2Gk%fx%q6Tg.jpg fullsizeoutput_24a.jpeg fullsizeoutput_207.jpeg
 
bds said:
I fold the seats in my suburban which creates 8 foot long flat area for me to shoot sitting/prone out the rear with barn doors open. I use 8 interlocking foam exercise mats for comfort.

Spent brass fall on foam mats for easy collection but using brass catcher on carbines/ARs make brass collection even easier. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Click to expand...

Heck I would fall asleep and take a long nap!:)
 
Once had a student collect her spent brass down the front of her well filled low cut shirt which immediately produced a range safety problem! Fortunately I was standing literally right next to her so was able to gain control of her firearm quickly. Loaned her my bandana to tie around her neck for the rest of the time she was there. While her method worked I cannot recommend it.

My SKS uses its spent brass as a defensive projectile. It will rain down on all and sundry to my right rear. At the old range it was a nuisance at times for bouncing off the overhead. Great gun though.
 
A few years ago I was at the range on the pistol line, and an older gentleman came to the line. He opened an old Samsonite briefcase, removed a few boxes of ammo, mags, and a 1911 ( a SS Gold Cup, I think ).

He then placed the briefcase, which only contained a few rags, about 3 feet behind him, about 5 feet to his right, open, and facing him.

I'd say about 90% of his brass landed neatly in the case.

When I commented on it, he remarked that when it started missing the case, he changed his recoil spring.

He outshot me, too.
Click to expand...

This guy is the guy I want around on my side when I stumble into trouble; and he is also the guy I would want to avoid making mad. The very definition of only having one gun and knowing how to use it.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

D
Where there is a will there is a way
Replies
3
Views
253
doubleh
D
G
  • Locked
Brass catcher for pistol
Replies
17
Views
6K
Peter M. Eick
P
goldpelican
  • Locked
Best brass catcher for use at an indoor range
Replies
21
Views
4K
RussellC
R
A
  • Locked
How do you retrieve pistol brass at the range?
2 3 4
Replies
76
Views
11K
jjohnson
J
gonoles_1980
  • Locked
I made some 9mm for my wife and took her to the range for Mother's day.
Replies
4
Views
568
horsemen61
H
Back
Top