What is the BEST shell catcher you have used for the AR-15 ?
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blinddog
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My seven year old grandson, but then you have to buy him a riflegun. So far I have been able to keep him happy with "wait till yer arms get longer " but the kid is growing like a weed so it ain't gonna be long and grampa is going to have to be buying somthing, /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif he already told me he don't want no one shooter though. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif So I guess we will see. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif
SodakJim
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Yep, I gave my grandson a pair of work gloves and set of ear plugs and he didn't loose a single shell casing. Things get fast and furious in the PD fields, and he's not always around to help Grandpa. He just turned 12, and I got him his first Rem 870 Wingmaster shotgun. He has had his custom Stevens 22 rimfire I built for him about 5 years now.
Hidalgo
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The "best" one is still a poor remedy, IMO. I use the mesh type that velcro over the handguard. They'll all cause a problem at one time or another. I have found that hooking the strap of a "boonie hat" over the top scope turret and letting it hang down over the ejection port at least stops them and piles them all up at my feet. And it doesn't cause a functioning problem.
graymist44
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E & L Manufacturing
http://www.brasscatchers.com/
Three of us have flattops and this one works for all.
http://www.brasscatchers.com/
Three of us have flattops and this one works for all.
JEV
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The "best" one is still a poor remedy, IMO. I use the mesh type that velcro over the handguard. They'll all cause a problem at one time or another. I have found that hooking the strap of a "boonie hat" over the top scope turret and letting it hang down over the ejection port at least stops them and piles them all up at my feet. And it doesn't cause a functioning problem.
I do something similar. I made a cloth that hangs over the side of the receiver and is held by the scope with a drawstring. It keeps all my brass on the bench or at my feet. Saves having to search through tall grass....
JEV
The "best" one is still a poor remedy, IMO. I use the mesh type that velcro over the handguard. They'll all cause a problem at one time or another. I have found that hooking the strap of a "boonie hat" over the top scope turret and letting it hang down over the ejection port at least stops them and piles them all up at my feet. And it doesn't cause a functioning problem.
I do something similar. I made a cloth that hangs over the side of the receiver and is held by the scope with a drawstring. It keeps all my brass on the bench or at my feet. Saves having to search through tall grass....
JEV
cjg_beef
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The "best" one is still a poor remedy, IMO. I use the mesh type that velcro over the handguard. They'll all cause a problem at one time or another. I have found that hooking the strap of a "boonie hat" over the top scope turret and letting it hang down over the ejection port at least stops them and piles them all up at my feet. And it doesn't cause a functioning problem.
I do something similar. I made a cloth that hangs over the side of the receiver and is held by the scope with a drawstring. It keeps all my brass on the bench or at my feet. Saves having to search through tall grass....
JEV
That's a good idea guys. I never thought of doing something like that. Solves the problem of searching for my brass 20' away.
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The "best" one is still a poor remedy, IMO. I use the mesh type that velcro over the handguard. They'll all cause a problem at one time or another. I have found that hooking the strap of a "boonie hat" over the top scope turret and letting it hang down over the ejection port at least stops them and piles them all up at my feet. And it doesn't cause a functioning problem.
I do something similar. I made a cloth that hangs over the side of the receiver and is held by the scope with a drawstring. It keeps all my brass on the bench or at my feet. Saves having to search through tall grass....
JEV
That's a good idea guys. I never thought of doing something like that. Solves the problem of searching for my brass 20' away.
mbowerma
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This is not a catcher but it works slick. I had to cut a small portion of the part that goes over the piccatany rail so as to fit it between my scope mounts. That was pretty easy with a dremel cut off wheel.
It piles the brass about 2 feet to my right and about three feet forward in a neat group. That is sitting on a bench. standing it throws them a little more forward but always in view. I am to old and creaky to shoot prone but I would think they would be almost within arms length doing that.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=385623
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It piles the brass about 2 feet to my right and about three feet forward in a neat group. That is sitting on a bench. standing it throws them a little more forward but always in view. I am to old and creaky to shoot prone but I would think they would be almost within arms length doing that.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=385623
oops forgot the link /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
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SodakJim
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E & L Manufacturing
http://www.brasscatchers.com/
Three of us have flattops and this one works for all.
It may work well but it is UGLY and bulky. I may have to design one myself if I can't find anything I can tolerate. What's the use in being a retired mechanical engineer if I can't come up with something better maybe. I hate to keep re-inventing the wheel, so thanks for the imput guys. This sounds like a good winter project. Not much going on here in South Dakota that time of year.
E & L Manufacturing
http://www.brasscatchers.com/
Three of us have flattops and this one works for all.
It may work well but it is UGLY and bulky. I may have to design one myself if I can't find anything I can tolerate. What's the use in being a retired mechanical engineer if I can't come up with something better maybe. I hate to keep re-inventing the wheel, so thanks for the imput guys. This sounds like a good winter project. Not much going on here in South Dakota that time of year.