Ammo Brass Wizard for Brass Collection

iBlueVirus · May 1, 2020

What are folks using to pickup casing at the range? I am gearing towards the second one simply due to cost. But if it's worthless out there with dirt and gravel, than there is no point. Anyone with experience with either out for outdoor use or have better options? Again, looking for outdoor use.

$85 (Ammo-Up) Amazon.com: Compact AMMO-UP for Rifle & Pistol Brass: Sports & Outdoors

$37 (Brass Retriever)

Amazon.com : Caldwell Brass Retriever with Collapsible Design and Basket Separator for Outdoor, Range, Shooting and Reloading : Sports & Outdoors

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deadeye · May 1, 2020

brass picker uppers

Easily Pick Up Rifle and Pistol Brass The mini one is not too bad on cost but the roller ones are expensive. But would have been nice for a clean up

www.northwestfirearms.com

Short story get some heavier/better quality painter tarps or you could make something like this.

I kinda did with a baseball pitchback frame and some small netting like mosquito type so its small holes and flexible. Had a friend sew it so it was recessed from the front of the frame and acts like a big basket of sorts.

Amazon.com : SKLZ PitchBack Baseball and Softball Pitching Net and Rebounder : Baseball Pitchback Net : Sports & Outdoors

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Camelfilter · May 1, 2020

I use one similar to the Caldwell one you have pictured. Works pretty well on cement, hard pack dirt & dry sand. 9mm. .223 & .308.

Not so great during wet season, on dirt/sand.

Worth it for me, saves overworking my tired knees.

Steel cases I use a magnet on a pole with a release discard, then go back over with the cage roller for brass. For when we run 5.45 & 7.62x39, and brass stuff.

In the wet I'll usually just grab a second bucket as a seat and move the bucket around as I pick up by hand.

iBlueVirus · May 1, 2020

deadeye said:
brass picker uppers

Easily Pick Up Rifle and Pistol Brass The mini one is not too bad on cost but the roller ones are expensive. But would have been nice for a clean up

www.northwestfirearms.com

Sort story get some heavier/better quality painter tarps or you could make something like this.

I kinda did with a baseball pitchback frame and some small netting like mosquito type so its small holes and flexible. Had a friend sew it so it was recessed from the front of the frame and acts like a big basket of sorts.

Amazon.com : SKLZ PitchBack Baseball and Softball Pitching Net and Rebounder : Baseball Pitchback Net : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : SKLZ PitchBack Baseball and Softball Pitching Net and Rebounder : Baseball Pitchback Net : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

nice! i like the brass catcher/net thing. no pickup if nothing ever dropped! but seem a bit bulky to lug around still (yeah, I am picky). my biggest deal would be... 1) I would always have my wife and kids shooting at the same time, so that means having multiple. 2) this is needing when shooting outdoor, and i wonder if high wind could knock it over.

iBlueVirus · May 1, 2020

Camelfilter said:
I use one similar to the Caldwell one you have pictured. Works pretty well on cement, hard pack dirt & dry sand. 9mm. .223 & .308.

Not so great during wet season, on dirt/sand.

Worth it for me, saves overworking my tired knees.

Steel cases I use a magnet on a pole with a release discard, then go back over with the cage roller for brass. For when we run 5.45 & 7.62x39, and brass stuff.

In the wet I'll usually just grab a second bucket as a seat and move the bucket around as I pick up by hand.

thanks! I also just found that Ammo-Up has the small one on sale right now.

Compact Ammo-Up for Brass

The Ammo-Up COMPACT™ is designed with the individual shooter in mind. Being affordable, transportable, and effective. It is engineered to pick up, and eject spent ammunition without bending over. It's hands-off technology, allows you to easily collect and discharge casings, eliminating bending...

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deadeye · May 1, 2020

iBlueVirus said:
1) I would always have my wife and kids shooting at the same time,

Problem solved, repeat after me "Hey kids want an ice cream on the way home? here's a bucket"

iBlueVirus · May 1, 2020

deadeye said:
Problem solved, repeat after me "Hey kids want an ice cream on the way home? here's a bucket"

loooooooool!

thorborg · May 1, 2020

Unfortunately I can't remember their name but there is a place on the internet that sells brass magnets, along with a large variety of relative bearing grease, sky hooks, left hand monkey wrenches and a whole list of hard to find useful items for very reasonable prices, plus shipping cost of coarse and not available in some states.

Helocat · May 1, 2020

I use one of these, works great.

CED Brass Chute

The CED Brass Chute is an amazing product, that provides a fast and efficient method of collecting brass on the range. Ideal for clubs or individual training sessions where collecting the brass for reloading or simply keeping the range clea...

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goodratter · May 2, 2020

Check out Caldwell brass catchers. I have 2, with pic rail mounts on all my semi's, makes the catcher able to be used on all of my guns. Mounts to your firearm making it as mobile as can be. Many versions to fit all weapons. Catch it before it hits the ground. CALDWELL

Mikej · May 2, 2020

goodratter said:
Check out Caldwell brass catchers. I have 2, with pic rail mounts on all my semi's, makes the catcher able to be used on all of my guns. Mounts to your firearm making it as mobile as can be. Many versions to fit all weapons. Catch it before it hits the ground. CALDWELL

Wifey got one of those. It won't mount far enough back because of the scope base. I didn't spend much time with it to see if I could mod it to work though. Besides, I/we can use the exercise and it't flat ground and easy to pick up.

I'll take a closer look at another time.