I was wondering how everybody finds there brass. I live in the country and have my range in my back yard. The problem lies in the fact that no matter how short i keep my grass mowed its a bear too find all my spent brass.I was thinking about building a backstop out of aluminum 1 in sq tubing and string a tarp in it sort of like the backstop at a ball field only on a smaller portable scale with a tarp spread on the ground. I would like to know if anybody has done this or anything like it and how well does it work. I shoot a varity of guns and buying a brass catcher for each of them is not feasible. please post any designs or ideas or sugestions.
brass backstop / catcher
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jcwit
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Fish net approx. 16 to 18 inches in dia. that mounts on the bench. Piece of dowel rod inside the net the length of the net holds it open. Cost $12.00. Works great unless brass straight forward or backward.
Glasstream15
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When I go to the FOP range here I take an old queen size sheet and spread it on my right side. It seems to catch most of it.
rcmodel
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A big folding patio or tractor umbrella upside down on the ground will catch most of it, unless your gun really scatters them all over the place. One with a cotton cover will not melt from hot brass like a nylon one.
rc
rc
I use range blankets. Cases are hard to find in the rocks on the firing line so I lay a couple of blue range blankets on the ground and one hanging low to the ground at the divider.
I would be cautious using any material that would tend to melt or burn from a hot case.
I would be cautious using any material that would tend to melt or burn from a hot case.
The Wiry Irishman
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I use a tarp, or if I'm in a position that allows it (usually shooting rifle prone or from a bench) I just stand a box up next to the ejection port.
A friend of mine has a PVC stand with a ~12x18" PVC square on top with fine netting attached. It looks like a tall butterfly net. He positions it next to the ejection port when shooting bullseye pistol. Apparently those little pieces of .32 S&W Long brass are pricey.
A friend of mine has a PVC stand with a ~12x18" PVC square on top with fine netting attached. It looks like a tall butterfly net. He positions it next to the ejection port when shooting bullseye pistol. Apparently those little pieces of .32 S&W Long brass are pricey.
oneounceload
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+1 on the tarp - I've used a blanket, but different guns throw brass to different locations - a nice 16 x 20 tarp would be easier to get more of it.
Another alternative would be to replace grass in your yard with something like rock, but cost would be greater.
You could also build a frame of pvc pipe and use a sheet or blanket held vertically to catch them and have them fall down the sheet into a nice pile
Another alternative would be to replace grass in your yard with something like rock, but cost would be greater.
You could also build a frame of pvc pipe and use a sheet or blanket held vertically to catch them and have them fall down the sheet into a nice pile
woad_yurt
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Huh? Please clarify.
WNC Seabee
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Revolvers? Seriously, I started shooting almost exclusively revolvers because I was tired of chasing brass! 
The Wiry Irishman
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I'm not sure what's unclear. He puts his little net next to his gun so he doesn't lose his expensive brass.
CoRoMo
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I'd need a huge tarp because I have guns that toss in different directions.
Also, when I'm doing mobile shooting drills, the brass gets strung out along my path.
Also, when I'm doing mobile shooting drills, the brass gets strung out along my path.
Well, I got my BUBCA (http://www.bubca.com) today. Haven't tried it yet. But, the initial thoughts are (1) this thing takes awhile to set up. (2) the hinges riveted to the sides are pretty weak. It won't be long till this thing breaks.
I have some ideas for a design of my own.$$
I have some ideas for a design of my own.
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