AR Brass Catcher

[Ligito]

What brand and where, to get a good brass catcher?
I saw one in use at a range and would like one for an AR.

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[G1GRANDEUR]

Make your own Like this, you get the idea. Will work for pistol and other type of semi auto rifles.

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

I got one of these and it works ok once you get it adjusted right on your rifle, and the price is hard to beat. I'd only use it for range work because it can occasionally FTE and bounce the case back in the action.
Deluxe Brass Catcher AR-15 Nylon Mesh Black
The ones like Skang are probably the best way to go, but I have enough gear to haul to the range as it is.

 

[Nwcid]

A simple tarp laid on the ground next to you is quite effective for range use. When you are done fold up the 4 corners and all the brass is in the middle.

I have a couple like DTD linked you too. I had a lot of problems with brass bounce back. I took 2 pieces of plastic I had and riveted them to the sides of the main channel and that helped a whole bunch. Still would not use it is where a failure could cause harm.

 

[elsie]

I have one like DTD's link. The main problem is that the top part of the fabric tends to collapse onto the bottom part and it closes off. That will occasionally cause the case to not fully eject then then bolt jams on it while closing. I was thinking about something like what NWcid mentioned but haven't figured out exactly how I want to do it yet.


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[EMP9596]

I have a Caldwell and it works well... About fourteen bucks and it has a zipper in the bottom to empty it.

Caldwell AR-15 Brass Catcher - YouTube

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

The plastic trick seems to help keep the cheap brass catchers from collapsing. Cut a piece from a gallon milk jug and it'll have the curve built in for you.

 

[elsie]

The Caldwell looks like the upper fabric part might be a bit stiffer than the one I picked up (some cheap thing at a gun show). That would help it keep it's shape while the mesh fills.


elsie

 

[EMP9596]

It has a 2" x 5" reiniforced fabric covered stiff wire collar that fits well around the ejection port very well and is held in place with a velcro band. I am very happy with it

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