Posted: 3/24/2012 6:11:24 AM EDT
Looking for ideas of link retrieval when they come come flying out of my Shrike! Sometimes at the range one can't place for instance a hand truck with large piece of cardboard to stop & deflect the links into a controlled area. It was easy in the past with my 1919 as the links simply fell underneath the gun. Looking for ideas..........
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At the local ACE hardware store, I found a magnet about 4" in diameter with a swivel head mount and threaded for a standard paint brush handle. Then they also had a 3 piece wooden paint brush handle set. I leave the magnet attached to one section and the other two unscrewed in my range bag. Each handle piece is about a foot long, maybe a little more. Total cost was about $10-15.
It works great for sweeping the ground to pick up the links. Also works well for picking up Wolf or other steel case empties. So, see what your local hardware store can hook you up with. |
You can always go with a Brass catcher(if you have the railed version) from the guys at LEAVE NO TRACE. It takes some modification on the mount and the catcher but they make a great product and it works extremely well. There is a thread in here somewhere with pics of it on my upper.
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Originally Posted By watsamatau:
You can always go with a Brass catcher(if you have the railed version) from the guys at LEAVE NO TRACE. It takes some modification on the mount and the catcher but they make a great product and it works extremely well. There is a thread in here somewhere with pics of it on my upper. http://i41.tinypic.com/izn5fd.jpg I have contacted that company and am waiting for a reply.... |
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I started searching for brass catchers earlier and I ended up ordering the AR15/M16 one from this place:
Link to the shrike brass catcher: http://tacticalbrassrecovery.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=52 |
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Originally Posted By watsamatau:
You can always go with a Brass catcher(if you have the railed version) from the guys at LEAVE NO TRACE. It takes some modification on the mount and the catcher but they make a great product and it works extremely well. There is a thread in here somewhere with pics of it on my upper. http://i41.tinypic.com/izn5fd.jpg Here is the thread still up at the site that provides more link/brass catcher info. This was before the "Leave no trace" catcher was finished. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_415/196121_Who_s_going_with_the_railed_forearms_vs_standard_forearm__Now_with_Poll_.html&page=2 |
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Originally Posted By HKPDW:
Originally Posted By Brucea4:
Originally Posted By HKPDW:
When shooting from the bench, I use a small cardboard box (Wolf ammo box) to catch the links as they are ejected. Your PULLING my leg...right? A little Wolf box? Not the 20 round variety... http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i220/hkmp5kpdw/Wolf.jpg Darn...that box catches everything! 
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E&L Mfg. also makes a brass catcher that works well on the Shrike. The "Universal" brass catcher uses two rods that you install on the top cover rail, then the box attaches to them so it can be installed and removed very quickly. The rods can be left in place, as they are small and extra sets can be ordered so you can use the catcher on different guns.
http://elmfg.com/store/univbc.html Sorry- can't remember how to make link live. |
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Originally Posted By Brucea4:
Originally Posted By HKPDW:
Originally Posted By Brucea4:
Originally Posted By HKPDW:
When shooting from the bench, I use a small cardboard box (Wolf ammo box) to catch the links as they are ejected. Your PULLING my leg...right? A little Wolf box? Not the 20 round variety... http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i220/hkmp5kpdw/Wolf.jpg Darn...that box catches everything!
Yep, makes for a great "carry all" as well. I also have a webbed nylon brass catcher that velcros itself around the handguard. Will see if I can get it to catch links while shooting in the standing position. |
| Does anyone have any experience with the catcher from, Tacticalbrassrecovery.com??? The Utube videos look good but it's $159.99 and I'll spend only if it works. My experience with the run of the mill brass catchers that either clamp on to stock forearms or velcro around it only work reliably in semi-auto. As soon as I switch to full-auto the rifle jams! My shrike has the stock forearm. |
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Originally Posted By Brucea4:
Does anyone have any experience with the catcher from, Tacticalbrassrecovery.com??? The Utube videos look good but it's $159.99 and I'll spend only if it works. My experience with the run of the mill brass catchers that either clamp on to stock forearms or velcro around it only work reliably in semi-auto. As soon as I switch to full-auto the rifle jams! My shrike has the stock forearm. I have and used the AR15/M16 one and it worked great for me in semi and mostly full auto. |
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Originally Posted By Brucea4:
Anyone know what happened to ( Thomas Cassidy ) ? His email doesn't work!. His email does work. I just ordered and received a SAW box from him a few days ago. Confirm his email address, send him another email (include your phone #) and he should get back to you within a couple of days. |
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Originally Posted By HKPDW:
Originally Posted By Brucea4:
Anyone know what happened to ( Thomas Cassidy ) ? His email doesn't work!. His email does work. I just ordered and received a SAW box from him a few days ago. Confirm his email address, send him another email (include your phone #) and he should get back to you within a couple of days. I got him..... 
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Originally Posted By Dedeye:
E&L Mfg. also makes a brass catcher that works well on the Shrike. The "Universal" brass catcher uses two rods that you install on the top cover rail, then the box attaches to them so it can be installed and removed very quickly. The rods can be left in place, as they are small and extra sets can be ordered so you can use the catcher on different guns. http://elmfg.com/store/univbc.html thanks for the tip! |