Brass Catcher
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Brass Catcher
Is a brass catcher a required piece of equipment at a match?
Jon Math- Posts : 289
Join date : 2016-12-05
Age : 63
Location : Mass.
Re: Brass Catcher
NO, unless you want to save your brass.
Virgil Kane- Posts : 574
Join date : 2011-06-10
Re: Brass Catcher
So if you are shooting a semi-auto should you ask for the position on the end so you don’t spray your neighbor with your cases?
Jon Math- Posts : 289
Join date : 2016-12-05
Age : 63
Location : Mass.
Re: Brass Catcher
No, you get the position assigned. It is up to me to protect my left side or ignore the incoming brass.
I have a brass catcher to collect my brass & not be a distraction to the shooter on my right, & I have a screen +glasses with side shields to help me ignore what happens on my left.
There is only ONE position on the end versus the rest of the firing line.
I have a brass catcher to collect my brass & not be a distraction to the shooter on my right, & I have a screen +glasses with side shields to help me ignore what happens on my left.
There is only ONE position on the end versus the rest of the firing line.
STEVE SAMELAK- Posts : 956
Join date : 2011-06-10
Re: Brass Catcher
Depends on how neighborly you areJon Math wrote:So if you are shooting a semi-auto should you ask for the position on the end so you don’t spray your neighbor with your cases?
A lot of shooters have a little screen deflector for the brass the catcher doesn't catch. I've shoot next to others without a catcher (those sponsored shooters) and myself without a screen. Took a few brass pieces off the back or head but i'm a lefty and it doesn't phase me or take away from my focus.
Some people spend more time fidgeting with there catcher vs focusing on shooting well.
As a side note don't pickup brass right next to other shooters while they are shooting...... its really annoying.
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Chris Miceli- Posts : 2715
Join date : 2015-10-27
Location : Northern Virginia
Re: Brass Catcher
Thanks, I shoot almost exclusively indoors now where the sides of the booth deflect everything; but I have an outdoor match this weekend, and did not want to show up unprepared.
If I decide to get a catcher, what is a good one? I don’t want to spend a lot of valuable prep time messing with some jury rigged thing, but I’d rather not be shelling my neighbors too.
If I decide to get a catcher, what is a good one? I don’t want to spend a lot of valuable prep time messing with some jury rigged thing, but I’d rather not be shelling my neighbors too.
Jon Math- Posts : 289
Join date : 2016-12-05
Age : 63
Location : Mass.
Re: Brass Catcher
http://www.cm-machine.com/Ultimate-Brass-Catcher_c_12.htmlJon Math wrote:Thanks, I shoot almost exclusively indoors now where the sides of the booth deflect everything; but I have an outdoor match this weekend, and did not want to show up unprepared.
If I decide to get a catcher, what is a good one? I don’t want to spend a lot of valuable prep time messing with some jury rigged thing, but I’d rather not be shelling my neighbors too.
spendy...many have tried to make their own...few succeed
Chris Miceli- Posts : 2715
Join date : 2015-10-27
Location : Northern Virginia
Re: Brass Catcher
Looks like a windsock I assume it must need a clamp to keep it from blowing over. It certainly looks like a piece of gear that I should never have to buy twice and should out last me. They run a Franklin, these days, when I comes to firearms, what doesn’t?
Jon Math- Posts : 289
Join date : 2016-12-05
Age : 63
Location : Mass.
Re: Brass Catcher
I love mine, works as expected, I made my own base plate that fits in my box & is convenient to use with a spring clamp.
The range I practice at is gravel so I have enough practice setting up that I don't have to fumble on match day.
The range I practice at is gravel so I have enough practice setting up that I don't have to fumble on match day.
STEVE SAMELAK- Posts : 956
Join date : 2011-06-10
Re: Brass Catcher
I have the CM Machine brass catcher. It's great but expensive. I have some shooting buddies that have fishing dip nets they clamp inside their steel ammo boxes for support and they seem to work well.
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messenger- Posts : 1030
Join date : 2011-06-18
Location : North Carolina
Re: Brass Catcher
they make a clampJon Math wrote:Looks like a windsock I assume it must need a clamp to keep it from blowing over. It certainly looks like a piece of gear that I should never have to buy twice and should out last me. They run a Franklin, these days, when I comes to firearms, what doesn’t?
http://www.cm-machine.com/Ultimate-Brass-Catcher-Accessories_c_13.html
Mine hasn't blown over, but i didn't use mine at Perry last year... one less thing to lug around.
Chris Miceli- Posts : 2715
Join date : 2015-10-27
Location : Northern Virginia
Re: Brass Catcher
Clamp, ratchet strap or do like I do and just slip a 10 pound weight over the pole and onto the base (as long as you on't have to walk far). Even bungee cords work if you have a lip on the bench to attach to.Jon Math wrote:Looks like a windsock I assume it must need a clamp to keep it from blowing over. It certainly looks like a piece of gear that I should never have to buy twice and should out last me. They run a Franklin, these days, when I comes to firearms, what doesn’t?
Virgil
Virgil Kane- Posts : 574
Join date : 2011-06-10
Re: Brass Catcher
I took a piece of flat steel, two feet long, one inch wide. Drilled a hole in it. Lay the base down, then the flat steel over the threads and then screw the brass catcher on to the piece and slide the end under the box. The box is already strapped down so the catcher doesn't move. Better than carrying a weight, and a clamp doesn't always work on every table.
sixftunda- Posts : 455
Join date : 2012-05-18
Age : 52
Location : North Central Ohio
Re: Brass Catcher
Looks like this
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Join date : 2012-01-31
Age : 75
Location : HELL, Michigan
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I'm one of "those people" who use a fishing net as a brass catcher. I use this Frabill one
https://www.amazon.com/Frabill-Folding-Telescoping-Handle-16-Inch/dp/B001FTU7YY/
because it is a good size, folds up, telescopes for different bench heights, has mesh small enough to catch 22 brass, and was cheap (I paid $18). I cut off the handle and, at the range I stick it into a couple scraps of 2x4 arranged into a T-shape. I use a couple pieces of bent wire to hold the net out away from the frame, so 22 shells don't bounce out as much. It's extremely fancy. In fact at the Regionals in NJ a couple weeks ago, Chris Miceli commented on how high-tech it was. But, hey, it works, and last I checked, they didn't award bonus points for having the nicest brass catcher on the line.
https://www.amazon.com/Frabill-Folding-Telescoping-Handle-16-Inch/dp/B001FTU7YY/
because it is a good size, folds up, telescopes for different bench heights, has mesh small enough to catch 22 brass, and was cheap (I paid $18). I cut off the handle and, at the range I stick it into a couple scraps of 2x4 arranged into a T-shape. I use a couple pieces of bent wire to hold the net out away from the frame, so 22 shells don't bounce out as much. It's extremely fancy. In fact at the Regionals in NJ a couple weeks ago, Chris Miceli commented on how high-tech it was. But, hey, it works, and last I checked, they didn't award bonus points for having the nicest brass catcher on the line.
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I say just buy the CMM catcher. I don't mind making DIY stuff when it makes sense but the CMM catcher is a lot nicer than a likely homemade rig. If you're worrying about $100 in this sport you're going to have a hard time of it.
zanemoseley- Posts : 2688
Join date : 2015-07-11
Location : Cookeville, TN
Re: Brass Catcher
A brass catcher is an extra. There is nothing wrong with one, but it is not necessary. And with my ball gun that slings brass like a combination of an SKS and a Glock, it doesn't work anyway. You need a decent gun, something to carry it in, and ammo. I think a spotting scope is nice too. The rest can come as wanted and needed.
jmdavis- Posts : 1409
Join date : 2012-03-23
Location : Virginia
Re: Brass Catcher
On my ball gun the brass catcher would have to be mounted on my hat or right shoulder. No problem watching the brass eject on that pistol.
LenV- Posts : 4758
Join date : 2014-01-24
Age : 74
Location : Oregon
Re: Brass Catcher
As I posted earlier 100 bucks in this game is common. I was asking because I got invited to shoot at a place I have never shot at before and did not want to show up without one if they are required rather than optional. It was really a case of wanting one but trying to decide if I needed it with next day air charges or normal shipping charges
Jon Math- Posts : 289
Join date : 2016-12-05
Age : 63
Location : Mass.
Re: Brass Catcher
LenV wrote:On my ball gun the brass catcher would have to be mounted on my hat or right shoulder. No problem watching the brass eject on that pistol.
If you were a lefty, you could use that big ol' right mitt of your's to catch them.
Chris Miceli- Posts : 2715
Join date : 2015-10-27
Location : Northern Virginia
Re: Brass Catcher
Chris Miceli wrote:LenV wrote:On my ball gun the brass catcher would have to be mounted on my hat or right shoulder. No problem watching the brass eject on that pistol.
If you were a lefty, you could use that big ol' right mitt of your's to catch them.
I have an open collar that does a good job at catching them. Nothing like “feeling the burn” to distract you in a timed fire string.
Jon Math- Posts : 289
Join date : 2016-12-05
Age : 63
Location : Mass.
Re: Brass Catcher
Having a case catch in the rim of your glasses is even better...
jglenn21- Posts : 2618
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 76
Location : monroe , ga
Re: Brass Catcher
zanemoseley wrote:I say just buy the CMM catcher. I don't mind making DIY stuff when it makes sense but the CMM catcher is a lot nicer than a likely homemade rig. If you're worrying about $100 in this sport you're going to have a hard time of it.
I wish I would have written the above post. The CMM just plain works great! A little expensive but a small cost compared to cost of guns, ammo, gas to ranges and matches, entry fees and hotels at matches. Yikes! Heck if I wasn't addicted to guns and shooting I could retire!
MarkOue- Posts : 166
Join date : 2016-08-07
Location : Michigan
Re: Brass Catcher
I suspect that would get your attention pretty fast.
Jon Math- Posts : 289
Join date : 2016-12-05
Age : 63
Location : Mass.
Re: Brass Catcher
MarkOue wrote:zanemoseley wrote:I say just buy the CMM catcher. I don't mind making DIY stuff when it makes sense but the CMM catcher is a lot nicer than a likely homemade rig. If you're worrying about $100 in this sport you're going to have a hard time of it.
I wish I would have written the above post. The CMM just plain works great! A little expensive but a small cost compared to cost of guns, ammo, gas to ranges and matches, entry fees and hotels at matches. Yikes! Heck if I wasn't addicted to guns and shooting I could retire!
LOL I shot rifle, compared to that equipment race (including the clothing, mats, scope stands, kneeling rolls, slings gloves, off hand stands etc)pistol shooting is almost cheap. All the other expenses you mentioned are there, but at least we don’t have to haul a wardrobe trunk to every meet.
Jon Math- Posts : 289
Join date : 2016-12-05
Age : 63
Location : Mass.
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