spiderman
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Here's the scoop on how I made a brass catcher for my AR from a Hogdeon powder canister. First off , please no one cut themselves doing this , thank you very much.
I took an empty powder container and cut it in half , length wise. I have a band saw but a utility knife will work. This makes two, or one to screw up and one to turn out. Lay the half on the ejection side of your rifle and see how well it fits and the open end of the container allows for the forward assist .
Next you need to cut the side out for your brass to pass through. I made mine as large as I could without making the catcher too weak. I left about an inch along the top and three fourths of and inch along the bottom. You are now about half done.
Now take a piece of the material removed to make your hole and cut it 2" by 3" . This is needed to hold the "sock" open that will be holding the brass. I found that without this piece in place that the weight of the brass will hold the opening closed and the brass can't drop to the bottom and you will get a jam.
This piece is stapled (with normal home stapler) to the top of the opening (see pic) extending at a right angle out to hold the sock open.
I then took a drill and make holes at the top and bottom of each end of the container and passed a copper wire (12 gauge) through and crimped at the bottom . This is how you will hang the catcher from your gun or scope. Bend as needed to fit your particular situation. I HIGHLY SUGGEST USING SOME KIND OF TAPE TO PROTECT FINISHS AT HANING POINTS. Just a disclaimer so someone doesn't mar something and curse me.
Now take one of your best socks (no holes) , roomy is better than not (panty hose if you are a prolific shooter or bad shot) and staple it to the opening in the catcher . Regular stapler will work but be sure to crimp all staples to make a good product and have no sharps . Start stapling with one at the top , then the bottom , then the sides , and then fill in the rest to make an opening that stands open well.
Cheap , doesn't take long ,saves scrounging in the grass ,and you did it yourself and recycled an old container.....it's a good thing....SM
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I took an empty powder container and cut it in half , length wise. I have a band saw but a utility knife will work. This makes two, or one to screw up and one to turn out. Lay the half on the ejection side of your rifle and see how well it fits and the open end of the container allows for the forward assist .
Next you need to cut the side out for your brass to pass through. I made mine as large as I could without making the catcher too weak. I left about an inch along the top and three fourths of and inch along the bottom. You are now about half done.
Now take a piece of the material removed to make your hole and cut it 2" by 3" . This is needed to hold the "sock" open that will be holding the brass. I found that without this piece in place that the weight of the brass will hold the opening closed and the brass can't drop to the bottom and you will get a jam.
This piece is stapled (with normal home stapler) to the top of the opening (see pic) extending at a right angle out to hold the sock open.
I then took a drill and make holes at the top and bottom of each end of the container and passed a copper wire (12 gauge) through and crimped at the bottom . This is how you will hang the catcher from your gun or scope. Bend as needed to fit your particular situation. I HIGHLY SUGGEST USING SOME KIND OF TAPE TO PROTECT FINISHS AT HANING POINTS. Just a disclaimer so someone doesn't mar something and curse me.
Now take one of your best socks (no holes) , roomy is better than not (panty hose if you are a prolific shooter or bad shot) and staple it to the opening in the catcher . Regular stapler will work but be sure to crimp all staples to make a good product and have no sharps . Start stapling with one at the top , then the bottom , then the sides , and then fill in the rest to make an opening that stands open well.
Cheap , doesn't take long ,saves scrounging in the grass ,and you did it yourself and recycled an old container.....it's a good thing....SM
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