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Posted: 1/3/2009 7:16:13 PM EST
I'm sure someone has built a box of some sort that catches most of your brass.  I'm thinking of trying to make something myself.  I have found that if you shoot from the corner of your tailgate all of the brass ends up in your truck bed.  I'm sure someone has come up with something better than that.  Lets see it!
Link Posted: 1/3/2009 7:35:16 PM EST
[#1]
10 foot piece of 1/2 inch PVC, 6 elbows, 2 tees and some nylon net. Set on bench next to rifle. The guy on the next bench is always appreciative.

Link Posted: 1/4/2009 1:52:00 AM EST
[#2]
I use one of these when I'm shooting from the bench:
Brass Catcher

When I'm shooting and moving or otherwise not at the bench, I just pick up my brass off the ground.  If there are a lot of leaves or snow, I'll lay out a tarp and stay stationary so it all lands on the tarp.  I hate losing brass.

Link Posted: 1/4/2009 5:12:53 AM EST
[#3]
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 6:19:19 AM EST
[#4]
My range is outdoors, private club, you can park on it.  You can claim a pit, first come first serve, lots of space, big enough space to lay out a BBT - Big Blue Tarp.  Just stand

to the left of it and brass will fall on it.  Then just roll the tarp up at the end and all the brass is in one nice pile













Downside you'll catch 22LR casings as well, you have to sort them out of pistol rounds and .30 caliber cases.  If anyone's shooting wolf I bring a magnet on a stick to pick up the Wolf cases



A while back I found a used ironing board at the recyling place and I snagged it and it makes a nice instant set up range table, a bit wobbly though.  It's known as the Tactical Ironing Board








On those super hot summer days, I bring along a canopy for shade.





Link Posted: 1/4/2009 6:54:40 AM EST
[#5]
why did you hide your face in the pic? Isn't that your face in the avatr
     i try to get my brass to land on the concrete when it gets in  the grass i break out a rake just to locate them  Then that would be my tactical rake and tactical concrete slab  LORD I NEED ANOTHER HOBBY AND HELP
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 7:12:58 AM EST
[#6]






Quoted:






why did you hide your face in the pic? Isn't that your face in the avatr




























     
That's not me in the pic, a fellow club member and shooting buddy, I was behind the camera

 
 
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 8:14:00 AM EST
[#7]
Finally found a good use for a pair of shelter halves.  I lay them out similar to the BB tarp idea.  If I'm shooting an automatic pistol I'll prop up the far end of the shelter half to act as a catch basin.
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 8:14:43 AM EST
[#8]
Simple Velcro on brass bag with zippered bottom.  However, they tend to collapse and impede full ejection so I added a piece of coat hanger wire on the inside of the stiff fabric to hold the mouth open.  Works like a charm and has so for well over 6K rounds.

Link Posted: 1/4/2009 8:42:45 AM EST
[#9]
If you can vision a plane old cardboard box, that is what I use at the range.

When shooting offhand a big blue tarp, just like many others use.
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 8:43:59 AM EST
[#10]
Quoted:


On those super hot summer days, I bring along a canopy for shade.

http://tacoma4x4.no-ip.com/AR15s/SSI/canopy3.jpg



What's wrong with the shade from the trees?  
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 8:49:07 AM EST
[#11]




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What's wrong with the shade from the trees?  










The earth rotates around the sun, shade around the trees shrinks and grows, not reliable.  At high noon it's almost non existent.  The large pits I usually shoot in are wide, the shade might not be in the right spot, etc etc.  Whatever shade is available, I try to park my black truck under it





Here's another angle of the canopy in action, rifles are pointing down range, of course

 
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 8:50:58 AM EST
[#12]
Quoted:
Walmart sells laundry bags made from mesh similar to that shown in the post above.  The only similar mesh I've been able to find is international orange, sold at the fabric store where my daughter works.

I've used boxes with a towel hanging in front, shooting stools, and so on.  I don't like catchers that sit on the bench as they are generally in the way, but I like the arrangement above.  That would be the cat's britches if it's modified for a stand that sits on the ground.


That's knotless seine netting, Ace 24 lb test. I saw one similar in use at the local range and thought I could do better. In use, the angle allows plenty of room around the rifle to work. You can see on the upright the dark ring where brass hits on a regular basis. Also at the range where I usually go, the benches are one continuous strip, so a stand wouldn't be able to place the net in the proper location. Everyone has different conditions though. I would think another tee spliced in near the balance point would be easy enough and then a simple H bottom with 3 more tees would provide some good stability. You'd probably have to put an ammo can or something on the feet in any kind of breeze though.

Link for the netting:
http://www.nylonnet.com/merchandise/?top_cat=96&cat_nav=23&sub_cat=128&cat=128
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 8:53:01 AM EST
[#13]
Quoted:

The earth rotates around the sun,
 


What!!! When did that start!?

Link Posted: 1/4/2009 9:02:17 AM EST
[#14]
Quoted:
Simple Velcro on brass bag with zippered bottom.  However, they tend to collapse and impede full ejection so I added a piece of coat hanger wire on the inside of the stiff fabric to hold the mouth open.  Works like a charm and has so for well over 6K rounds.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/Coloradoglocker/100_1827.jpg


I have the collapse problem, too. Off the bench I just unzip the bottom and let the brass fall into a bag (or my hat). Very functional at protecting the adjacent bench.

The hanger idea is cool.  How did you get it to stay in place?

ETA: I was considering forming a 2" strip of stiff plastic (like a bleach bottle) to line the inside of the stiff fabric.  Your idea seems simpler
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 9:29:17 AM EST
[#15]
I use this



Or the brass catcher mentioned above when shooting the more expensive stuff like 50 Beo and 458 socom or 308 hand loads
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 10:19:48 AM EST
[#16]
Quoted:
I use this

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/imtheflash/Misc/brasscatcher.jpg

Or the brass catcher mentioned above when shooting the more expensive stuff like 50 Beo and 458 socom or 308 hand loads


glad to see you involve your girlfriend in your shooting activities...


sorry, couldn't resist.
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 10:34:59 AM EST
[#17]
At one range, where its only really feasible to shoot from a bench - and they are close together so chasing brass gets interesting, I simply drape a black hand towel over the scope or through the charging handle, and put another one on the bench top.  Cases eject as per normal, hit the towel, and drop straight down.  The second towel is to keep them from rolling off the bench.  Allows easier access for single-loading for load development than those brass-catcher thingies (got one of those also0.

At the other range, where I shoot NRA HP from the Prone position with an ejector tuned to throw my brass forward of the line and get tired of separating my brass from all the range junk after picking it up off the ground... I use one of these:



CED Brass Mat

Not the cheapest thing around, but it allows dirt to mostly fall through, it doesn't loft in the wind like a tarp, and with the weights sewn into the corners, no need to stake it down.  Throw it out and shoot, then when done, pick it up and dump the casings into a bucket.

YMMV,

Monte
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 10:38:41 AM EST
[#18]
Just got this. Brass Catcher

(now on back order) price is right and works well. Just a little tweaking required.

Like I said you can't beat the price.
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 11:22:38 AM EST
[#19]
On my mesh brass catcher, I had the collapsing problem too.  I cut a small slit in the back of the unit and I use one of my fiance's hair ties to attach it to the forward assist.  Works like a charm.
Link Posted: 1/4/2009 11:30:31 AM EST
[#20]
Quoted:
Just got this. Brass Catcher

(now on back order) price is right and works well. Just a little tweaking required.

Like I said you can't beat the price.


I ordered the same one on the 12/27 for $7.99. I dont know how I ever got by without it (yea I do, I lost more brass in the weeds). The back of the bag is just behind the brass deflector so the forward assist is still accessable.

COSteve... can you post more details on your hanger modification?
Link Posted: 1/5/2009 8:34:59 AM EST
[#21]
Quoted:
I use this

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/imtheflash/Misc/brasscatcher.jpg

Or the brass catcher mentioned above when shooting the more expensive stuff like 50 Beo and 458 socom or 308 hand loads


It's also handy when your date doesn't show.  
Link Posted: 1/5/2009 8:43:20 AM EST
[#22]
Link Posted: 1/5/2009 8:54:07 AM EST
[#23]
Quoted:
I have found that if you shoot from the corner of your tailgate all of the brass ends up in your truck bed.


Ha!  I used to do that too.
Link Posted: 1/5/2009 9:22:27 AM EST
[#24]
I like this one made from a dip net.
Link Posted: 1/5/2009 6:21:35 PM EST
[#25]
Doesnt your brass stick to your tarps? Ive started using old bed sheets now. That plastic is takes forever to tumble off.
Link Posted: 1/5/2009 7:43:01 PM EST
[#26]
Link Posted: 1/5/2009 8:13:18 PM EST
[#27]
Quoted:
Doesnt your brass stick to your tarps? Ive started using old bed sheets now. That plastic is takes forever to tumble off.



That is the reason that I use a painter's 16'x16' drop cloth. No sticky.

Link Posted: 1/5/2009 8:18:12 PM EST
[#28]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Simple Velcro on brass bag with zippered bottom.  However, they tend to collapse and impede full ejection so I added a piece of coat hanger wire on the inside of the stiff fabric to hold the mouth open.  Works like a charm and has so for well over 6K rounds.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/Coloradoglocker/100_1827.jpg
I have the collapse problem, too. Off the bench I just unzip the bottom and let the brass fall into a bag (or my hat). Very functional at protecting the adjacent bench.

The hanger idea is cool.  How did you get it to stay in place?

ETA: I was considering forming a 2" strip of stiff plastic (like a bleach bottle) to line the inside of the stiff fabric.  Your idea seems simpler
Check the picture.  See the stitches?  There you go.
Link Posted: 1/6/2009 6:28:13 AM EST
[#29]
Quoted:
I like this one made from a dip net.


I have used the CTK for about 8 months now and it works great.

CTK
Link Posted: 1/6/2009 8:37:33 AM EST
[#30]


Here's my brass net.  I got tired of losing brass and spending time looking for what I did find so I made this.  It's made from a mesh laundry bag from Dollar General and a piece of steel wire for a frame with an oak base.  It works great for shooting from the bench and I also have a nut in the center on the bottom so I can mount it to a tripod and use it standing or sitting.  

It's not rocket science guys.
Link Posted: 1/6/2009 3:49:05 PM EST
[#31]
Quoted:
I use this

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/imtheflash/Misc/brasscatcher.jpg

Or the brass catcher mentioned above when shooting the more expensive stuff like 50 Beo and 458 socom or 308 hand loads
I thought that was your girlfriend.

Link Posted: 1/6/2009 3:51:19 PM EST
[#32]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I use this

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/imtheflash/Misc/brasscatcher.jpg

Or the brass catcher mentioned above when shooting the more expensive stuff like 50 Beo and 458 socom or 308 hand loads
I thought that was your girlfriend.



At least she's not fat BTW someone already "beat" you to that joke on this thread
Link Posted: 1/6/2009 3:52:27 PM EST
[#33]
I set my bench up right outside the back end of my truck with the tailgate down. the brass lands in the lined bed of the truck. When I get home I sweep it all out.
Link Posted: 1/6/2009 3:54:47 PM EST
[#34]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
I use this

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/imtheflash/Misc/brasscatcher.jpg

Or the brass catcher mentioned above when shooting the more expensive stuff like 50 Beo and 458 socom or 308 hand loads
I thought that was your girlfriend.



At least she's not fat BTW someone already "beat" you to that joke on this thread

Yea I wasn't quick enough.
Link Posted: 1/10/2009 12:34:33 PM EST
[#35]
I just use a base ball cap. Unsnap the adjusting band and snap it around the carry handle or scope. They land on the table next to you.
Link Posted: 1/10/2009 1:32:23 PM EST
[#36]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
I use this

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/imtheflash/Misc/brasscatcher.jpg

Or the brass catcher mentioned above when shooting the more expensive stuff like 50 Beo and 458 socom or 308 hand loads
I thought that was your girlfriend.





At least she's not fat BTW someone already "beat" you to that joke on this thread

Yea I wasn't quick enough


Yea, I have an abusive girlfriend...:-)


Link Posted: 1/10/2009 1:33:15 PM EST
[#37]
Thats what the kids are for
Link Posted: 1/13/2009 11:44:45 PM EST
[#38]
I use a 12'x24' blue wally world tarp with 4x6" pavers to hold it down in the wind
it works very well for pistol rounds
Link Posted: 1/14/2009 2:39:44 AM EST
[#39]


Quoted:


I use a 12'x24' blue wally world tarp with 4x6" pavers to hold it down in the wind

it works very well for pistol rounds


Man, I carry enough shit when I go to the range. I can't imagine carrying a big tarp and 4 bricks




 
Link Posted: 1/15/2009 1:28:13 PM EST
[#40]
I love the expression on the faces of the brass-scrounging range officers when I pull out my brass catcher. No, you're not going to sweep up not even ONE of my Lake City cases!








Link Posted: 1/15/2009 1:37:09 PM EST
[#41]
Link Posted: 1/26/2009 1:24:16 PM EST
[#42]
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv223/CMez21/IMG_0127.jpg

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv223/CMez21/IMG_0128.jpg

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv223/CMez21/IMG_0129.jpg

A scrap 4x4 with two holes drilled through so the wind doesn't blow it over (the nice thing about this is that you can configure the dowels depending on how you shoot and the direction of the wind). Two more holes that don't quite go through all the way are perpendicular to the previous holes. The mesh/netting is some real cheap stuff from wal-mart's fabric section and the dowels you can get about anywhere. The net is  attached to the long dowels and roles up nice.The velcro straps keep it all together, as it's stored in the back of my vehicle when its not on the bench.  Sorry if the pic size is too big, I have no idea what I'm doing.
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