Caldwell Brass Catcher

[JaPes]

I decided to take "Thumper", my 14.7" AR, to the range. It was my first time shooting it with the A2 carry handle. I forgot to bring my front sight post tool

All my shots were on for windage, but off in elevation. No accuracy for me today, just 3" groups at 100yds.

I also put on the Caldwell Brass Catcher. It took just a little adjustment so that brass would properly eject into the bag and not deflect back into the action. Once it was set, it worked like a charm.

Shot 80 rounds today: 40 steel case, 40 brass.

All my brass, and a few range strays, came home.

I must be sick. I don't reload, but I can't stand leaving behind reloadable brass cases. If I do leave brass behind, it feels like I'm just dropping quarters on the ground and walking away.

 

[BHarada]

The only time my Sport has had any kind of jam was when a case bounces off the brass catcher back into the action. haha

My biggest problem with the catcher is forgetting to put it back on after a target change cease fire. It has me seriously thinking about getting a bench top catcher...which would also work wgen I shoot my pistols.

 

[rojodiablo]

JaPes, there are quite a few reloading shops who will reload your brass for you. You send the brass, and if you want a specific bullet, you can send them that also. You can get decent reloaded ammo for a fair price. And, when you want hunting ammo, it can actually save you a few bucks, and you will only have to buy ammo once a year for hunting. A buddy gets 500 frangibles for groundhogs at a time from a shop in Nevada. I think it costs him about .40 cents per round, not too bad for hunting ammo!!!

 

[rebs081]

My Caldwell brass catcher did not work without making a modification to it. I made a sleeve out of a milk carton and put it in the mouth of the bag to hold it open.

 

[storeyteller]

The only time my Sport has had any kind of jam was when a case bounces off the brass catcher back into the action. haha

My biggest problem with the catcher is forgetting to put it back on after a target change cease fire. It has me seriously thinking about getting a bench top catcher...which would also work wgen I shoot my pistols.

I reload/shoot 80gr bullets (along with others) so I have to be able to feed 'em in one at a time. This makes the attached brass catcher impossible/impractical to use. Have never seen this thing and does look interesting. I have a been using the sheet of plastic that I also use to cover the shooting table and this works but is a PITA. Thanks for posting it.

 

[BHarada]

I reload/shoot 80gr bullets (along with others) so I have to be able to feed 'em in one at a time. This makes the attached brass catcher impossible/impractical to use. Have never seen this thing and does look interesting. I have a been using the sheet of plastic that I also use to cover the shooting table and this works but is a PITA. Thanks for posting it.

Here's a link to it at Midway.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/942827/ctk-precision-universal-brass-catcher

-Bill

 

[RainDodger]

I took about 30 minutes of my own valuable time and constructed a light wooden frame about 12"X12" and attached it to a wooden base. I used some of those spring-type paper clips and attached part of an old military laundry bag to it. Voila! One brass catcher that sits on the bench while I'm shooting. I just pull it up close to the rifle and in they go.

Cost? Roughly free.

 

[oneyeopn]

I have one like the caldwell that I am still figuring out just how to install and make work right, but I will get it to work, I really liked the cardboard idea!!

 

[BHarada]

I took about 30 minutes of my own valuable time and constructed a light wooden frame about 12"X12" and attached it to a wooden base. I used some of those spring-type paper clips and attached part of an old military laundry bag to it. Voila! One brass catcher that sits on the bench while I'm shooting. I just pull it up close to the rifle and in they go.

Cost? Roughly free.

I used some heavy galvanized

 

[stavman11]

Collecting my BRASS is my Down Time between WAVES of Zombies... err watermelons....

Wife actually enjoys it i Think... we spend 3+ hours in our DESERT Range so have lots of Quality Time ta Parooze our Spent Brass...

All i want is a Separate Brass BAG to place my 9mm and .357 rds in... mainly 9mm since they sort same size as .223

But I Will be doing more BENCH shooting Tomorrow.... trying some NEW loads... well really some of my 1st loads...... So a BENCH catcher may be needed.....

Oh HUNNY.... Catch this........


....

 

[JaPes]

At least you reload. Since I don't reload, the cases have zero practical value to me. I'm thinking I'm nuts for picking them up.

I feel a compulsion to pick up my reloadable cases. I just can't stand leaving them behind at the range.

 

[oneyeopn]

At least you reload. Since I don't reload, the cases have zero practical value to me. I'm thinking I'm nuts for picking them up.

I feel a compulsion to pick up my reloadable cases. I just can't stand leaving them behind at the range.

You know you could always sell them, I bet I know a few different people that would pay you something for them. (hint hint)
Grover

 

[storeyteller]

You know you could always sell them, I bet I know a few different people that would pay you something for them. (hint hint)
Grover

My thoughts exactly!

Think I may have to make one of those bench catchers. Seems Midway thinks a LOT of theirs.

 

[BHarada]

My reply got sent by my phone before I finished writing it. haha

I was saying that I have a half-built one made from heavy galvanized wire and a mesh laundry bag. It's a glorified minnow net at the moment, but my real need is to have it extend up so I can catch pistol brass shot from a standing position at the indoor range. Still looking to scrounge an extension pole that can be mounted in a stall at the indoor range.

 

[rebs081]

If any of you guys that do not reload have some 223 brass you want to sell or trade, let me know

 

[storeyteller]

QUOTE=stavman11;136561794]Collecting my BRASS is my Down Time between WAVES of Zombies... err watermelons....

Wife actually enjoys it i Think... we spend 3+ hours in our DESERT Range so have lots of Quality Time ta Parooze our Spent Brass...



....[/QUOTE]

Every time I get in trouble it is because 'I think'
Especially where the wife is concerned.

 

[Gunslinger808]

I made one out of PVC pipe and mesh, it's freestanding and looks a lot like a small baseball backstop, except there is a catch area at the bottom.
Came to about $25 all told, and I don't have to mount it or hold it.
Works well with all calibers and pistols too.

 

[oneyeopn]

I made one out of PVC pipe and mesh, it's freestanding and looks a lot like a small baseball backstop, except there is a catch area at the bottom.
Came to about $25 all told, and I don't have to mount it or hold it.
Works well with all calibers and pistols too.

How about a pic so those of us who arent as ingenious can steel your design? LOL

 

[BHarada]

I couldn't find a suitable telescoping handle for my home made catcher so I ended up ordering a large, telescoping handle fish net from Amazon. I'll mount it to a block of wood with a conduit clip then clamp the wood to the shooting table. That should allow me to adjust the angle of the net to match the pistol's ejector.

 

[Plinker1962]

You guys are not enjoying shooting your 15 to its potential because you all have the incorrect brass catcher. Here's mine.