Brass catcher

Major Tom · 08-03-2021, 09:15 AM

My 30 caliber Luger spits out the ejected brass like a shot from a cannon! They easily go over my right shoulder and about 20 foot and lay in a space of 10 foot diameter. What would be a good brass catcher? I usually loose 10% of my brass in grass, weeds and river rock. Plus having to pick up brass around other shooters feet is not always possible.

sheepherder · 08-03-2021, 09:59 AM

Large fish net on a stand, fine enough to catch minnows, and with some kind of 'spreader' to keep it deployed.

I use an Xmas tree stand to hold it up.

Edward Tinker · 08-03-2021, 10:29 AM

I have gotten lazy and allow my brass to fall - however, it is a private range in my backyard.
I never used one, but they had one for the M16 for left handers, as the brass flew by their face.
I would think that something like that could work, but not sure.
Sheepherders suggestion is likely the best.

George Anderson · 08-03-2021, 01:56 PM

Best solution is a standard tarp spread out on the ground.

spangy · 08-03-2021, 02:28 PM

I love Ed's idea of a private range in my backyard ... unfortunately its not allowed here even if your miles from your nearest neighbor.
I like Georges idea the 2nd best as you kinda have an approximate idea of where your shells will end up.
sheepherder's idea seems kinda fishy to me

Spreading a tarp to cover that area could work as long as it doesn't interfere with other shooters.

lugerholsterrepair · 08-03-2021, 03:32 PM

Brass is relatively cheap for me. I have so much of it I don't bother to pick it up. At my private range beside the leather shop I hope to leave enough brass so it looks/acts like gravel.

But yes, I would go with the tarp idea if I wanted to catch it. Even then you might lose some small %.

sheepherder · 08-03-2021, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by spangy

sheepherder's idea seems kinda fishy to me

Spreading a tarp to cover that area could work as long as it doesn't interfere with other shooters.

My minnow-net was for indoor bench shell catching. Our range is small and shells bounce all over. I do [rarely] use it outdoors at a covered bench.

The tarp is a good idea if you know where it's ejecting.

And I love baked Alaskan Cod. With potato salad. And Pepsi.

mrerick · 08-03-2021, 07:08 PM

Lugers tend to throw brass fairly vertically if you hold the gun straight.

A large bright color fiberglass reinforced vinyl tarp will help make it visible. Think orange.

Some use a nut roller to pick it up more quickly. Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Weasel.../dp/B0042U6GE8

spangy · 08-03-2021, 07:25 PM

Well I'll be damned ... now i've seen everything.

Thanks mrericK

sheepherder · 08-04-2021, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mrerick

Lugers tend to throw brass fairly vertically if you hold the gun straight.

I think I've mentioned it in another thread, but my Luger and Mauser cases have ended up on top of fluorescent light fixtures in our indoor basement range. Range maintenance guys who find those airborne shell cases know they're mine because I'm the only one shooting bottleneck cartridges...

rhuff · 08-04-2021, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mrerick

Some use a nut roller to pick it up more quickly. Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Weasel.../dp/B0042U6GE8

I have been using one of these for many years now. They work great at my indoor range that is carpeted. Sure saves the old back!!!

sheepherder · 08-04-2021, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

Brass is relatively cheap for me. I have so much of it I don't bother to pick it up. At my private range beside the leather shop I hope to leave enough brass so it looks/acts like gravel.

Mckayla is not impressed.

spangy · 08-09-2021, 02:40 PM

I owe sheepherder an apology ... not so fishy an idea after-all.

Another readily available brass catcher from Brownells.

https://www.brownells.com/shooting-a...rod109666.aspx

lugerholsterrepair · 08-09-2021, 04:11 PM

Greg, yes..BUT most Luger's eject straight up! Throwing the spent cartridge up and behind you. These I could certainly use for my Turkish Kanik though!

sheepherder · 08-09-2021, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by spangy

I owe sheepherder an apology ... not so fishy an idea after-all.

Another readily available brass catcher from Brownells.

No apology necessary; that's probably where I got the idea from. I don't get their catalog but I do get Natchez and Cabela's. I'm sure they have something similar.

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Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

..BUT most Luger's eject straight up! Throwing the spent cartridge up and behind you.

...And down your neck!!!

08-03-2021, 09:15 AM	#1
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 484 Thanks: 533 Thanked 228 Times in 125 Posts	Brass catcher My 30 caliber Luger spits out the ejected brass like a shot from a cannon! They easily go over my right shoulder and about 20 foot and lay in a space of 10 foot diameter. What would be a good brass catcher? I usually loose 10% of my brass in grass, weeds and river rock. Plus having to pick up brass around other shooters feet is not always possible. __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

08-03-2021, 09:59 AM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,195 Thanks: 1,411 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	Large fish net on a stand, fine enough to catch minnows, and with some kind of 'spreader' to keep it deployed. I use an Xmas tree stand to hold it up. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 624 Thanks: 3,163 Thanked 1,065 Times in 434 Posts	I love Ed's idea of a private range in my backyard ... unfortunately its not allowed here even if your miles from your nearest neighbor. I like Georges idea the 2nd best as you kinda have an approximate idea of where your shells will end up. sheepherder's idea seems kinda fishy to me Spreading a tarp to cover that area could work as long as it doesn't interfere with other shooters. __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

08-03-2021, 03:32 PM	#6
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,132 Times in 1,439 Posts	Brass is relatively cheap for me. I have so much of it I don't bother to pick it up. At my private range beside the leather shop I hope to leave enough brass so it looks/acts like gravel. But yes, I would go with the tarp idea if I wanted to catch it. Even then you might lose some small %. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

08-03-2021, 07:08 PM	#8
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Lugers tend to throw brass fairly vertically if you hold the gun straight. A large bright color fiberglass reinforced vinyl tarp will help make it visible. Think orange. Some use a nut roller to pick it up more quickly. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Weasel.../dp/B0042U6GE8 __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

08-03-2021, 10:29 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,591 Times in 2,114 Posts	I have gotten lazy and allow my brass to fall - however, it is a private range in my backyard. I never used one, but they had one for the M16 for left handers, as the brass flew by their face. I would think that something like that could work, but not sure. Sheepherders suggestion is likely the best.

08-03-2021, 01:56 PM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	Best solution is a standard tarp spread out on the ground.

08-03-2021, 07:25 PM	#9
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 624 Thanks: 3,163 Thanked 1,065 Times in 434 Posts	Well I'll be damned ... now i've seen everything. Thanks mrericK __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

08-09-2021, 02:40 PM	#13
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 624 Thanks: 3,163 Thanked 1,065 Times in 434 Posts	I owe sheepherder an apology ... not so fishy an idea after-all. Another readily available brass catcher from Brownells. https://www.brownells.com/shooting-a...rod109666.aspx __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

08-09-2021, 04:11 PM	#14
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,132 Times in 1,439 Posts	Greg, yes..BUT most Luger's eject straight up! Throwing the spent cartridge up and behind you. These I could certainly use for my Turkish Kanik though! __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."