Brass Goat

[DTL]

Age, back issues and I admit, laziness, had me pick up the Brass Goat brass catcher for both my .223 and .22 AR style rifles. My back and shooters to my right appreciate it.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Interesting.

How does it attach?

In the past, I have found brass catchers (not deflectors) valuable for case by case analysis of rounds fired from custom-built ARs. The un-dinked up or ground-dirtied brass, immediately in hand after firing (and cooling) can be a significant diagnostic tool.

Todd.

 

[mokin]

Having been "the shooter to the right" I can appreciate that too. In addition to assisting in diagnosing loads as AppacheCo states, those help keep factory brass - which may have crimped primer pockets, separate from reloaded brass that has had the primer pockets "de-crimped",

I bought a brass catcher that attaches with velcro around the handguard. It has a zipper on the bottom that I usually leave open when I shoot off a bench. This allows the brass to fall through and land in a little pile next to the rifle.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Having been "the shooter to the right" I can appreciate that too. In addition to assisting in diagnosing loads as AppacheCo states, those help keep factory brass - which may have crimped primer pockets, separate from reloaded brass that has had the primer pockets "de-crimped",

I bought a brass catcher that attaches with velcro around the handguard. It has a zipper on the bottom that I usually leave open when I shoot off a bench. This allows the brass to fall through and land in a little pile next to the rifle.

I have a couple of those around too. Lets the brass cool nicely but I have to adjust mine every few rounds.

Nice mesh bag on mine.

Todd.

 

[rabid wombat]

@DTL Thanks!

 

[Walkalong]

OMG what a horrible website. Cool idea though.

 

[DTL]

They simply slide on in front of the trigger guard, clear access to the mag release with them attached. YouTube videos: Full-Auto Brass Goat Test Fire - YouTube

 

[LoonWulf]

If i shot my ar more regularly, that would be a must have....i might give a couple to my friend's that do.....might actually get one for hunting too.

 

[Legionnaire]

Worth checking out. Just ordered one. Thanks.

 

[Walkalong]

I'm using a Caldwell, but you have to have space on the rail for th mount. It can be nearly anywhere on the rail, so that's good, but it has to be there. I got a couple of spare mounts to put on different ARs and swap the bag around.

 

[LoonWulf]

I'm using a Caldwell, but you have to have space on the rail for th mount. It can be nearly anywhere on the rail, so that's good, but it has to be there. I got a couple of spare mounts to put on different ARs and swap the bag around.

I gave my Caldwell to my buddy, it was one of the velcro strap on ones...didn't really like it, but it did work well.

 

[doubleh]

I bought one of the early Caldwell’s with a single strap years ago. It was hard to keep in place but it would knock the brass dow onto the shooting bench or ground at least. Then I got one of the double strap models and it works much better than it’s predecessor but it isn’t satisfactory for me. I may give the BG a whirl.

 

[DTL]

The model for AR15 .223 cal. rifles is available from Amazon, ships from Magwell, and you save shipping.

 

[Legionnaire]

Mine arrived. I haven't been to the range with it yet, but it is a pretty cool design.

 

[AK Hunter]

I use a brass catcher from Tactical Brass Recovery I have never lost a piece of brass again.
I use it on all of my AR15s & AR10s. It can hold a few mags of brass without jamming or dropping anything.
https://www.tacticalbrassrecovery.com/

 

[DTL]

"I use a brass catcher from Tactical Brass Recovery "
The least expensive one is 3x what the Goat cost me.

 

[jmorris]

I have a couple of those around too. Lets the brass cool nicely but I have to adjust mine every few rounds.

I never liked that either, so I bought a couple cheap QD latches and finall found a use for an extra rail on the side of the hand guard.



For testing it’s quicker for me to use a pool net.



Or one of those fold up laundry baskets I keep at the bench.


All of them under $10 solutions but the Magpul one looks nice.

 

[Austin Albright]

I'm using a Caldwell, but you have to have space on the rail for th mount. It can be nearly anywhere on the rail, so that's good, but it has to be there. I got a couple of spare mounts to put on different ARs and swap the bag around.

I do exactly the same thing.
Only problem is fired case melting the mesh sometimes.
Still better than chasing the brass and not having it all dinged up.

 

[doubleh]

My goat is on the way and might arrive today.

 

[BreechFace]

I just used my Brass Goat for the first time a couple days ago. Works great either in collecting them in the “magazine” or just directing the brass onto the ground/table just below the shooter.

really like how easy it is to put on and off. I have tried a few other types and this is the best so far.

 

[doubleh]

My goat arrived yesterday. I haven’t managed to take it out to graze yet but it appears it will be able to do a good job.

 

[DTL]

I appreciate mine more every time I get a chance to put some range time in.

 

[jak67429]

anyone try this with something other than 223? want one for my 6.8spc, wondering how it would work.

 

[BreechFace]

Mine worked great with 7.62x39.

I don’t see why it wouldn’t work with all STANAG length cartridges.

 

[DTL]

The Magwell site has a compatibility chart that lists all the calibers it works with. Your 6.8 SPC is listed.
Brass Goat (BG15) Compatibility – Magwell Mounts