Are Reliable brass catchers a reality?

AbHobbyist

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Hello all!!

I am in need of advice from those that actaully are in the "know".

Those of you that know me, are aware that I really do my best to avoid those "talking out of my a$$" questions. So with this in mind here it goes.

Recently I ironed out all the bugs out of my 6.8 spc carbine, and it seemst to be up and running in full force. I see myself shooting this carbine a lot, however the one thing holding me back is policing the brass. (Those of you that are familiar with the 6.8 spc know that factory is expensive and reloading is the affordable alternative.)

The brass, while relatively long lived for an auto loader, is actually getting harder to find, and not something I want to loose.

What I need is a brass catcher with the following qualities:

  • one that actually works, and does not contribute to jamming
  • can be used in Tactical matches, or on courses
  • allows easy access for clearing up jams
  • can be ridged, cloth, or a hybrid
  • stays out of the way for Left hand mag changes
  • is durable.
  • is compact
  • has a REASONABLE capacity for spent brass

What I need to know is, does such an animal actually exist, and where can I get one.

This is a serious inquiry, so I would very much appreicate construcitve comments.

regards

AbH
 
Realistically, I think you are asking a lot. To me, reasonable capacity and staying out of the way of mag changes are two opposing issues. I'm thinking you can't have one without the other.

As for clearing drills, a swing away type unit would probably work. The one for the Swiss Arms rifles looks like it would be a pretty good design.
 
I have used several, the easiest to use are the rigid ones...for range work only. Brass catchers are bad Juju for any serious training. They do not allow a visual indication of your bolt/carrier status, they do not allow a southpaw easy access to a mag well, they will get hung up on gear. Seriously dude, with all the gear in your inventory why are you hung up on using a 6.8 for courses...the entire manual of arms is the same on a .223 with nearly the same feedback...unlike the .22LR argument. Play with your 6.8, train with your .223 or get past the whole brass thing. JMO
 
sparrow said:
I have used several, the easiest to use are the rigid ones...for range work only. Brass catchers are bad Juju for any serious training. They do not allow a visual indication of your bolt/carrier status, they do not allow a southpaw easy access to a mag well, they will get hung up on gear. Seriously dude, with all the gear in your inventory why are you hung up on using a 6.8 for courses...the entire manual of arms is the same on a .223 with nearly the same feedback...unlike the .22LR argument. Play with your 6.8, train with your .223 or get past the whole brass thing. JMO
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Sage words of wisdom......................guess it just goest to show how easy it is to loose perspective at times........especialy when you have worked really hard on a project.

I thank you very much gentlemen.

regards

AbH
 
AbHobbyist said:
Sage words of wisdom......................guess it just goest to show how easy it is to loose perspective at times........especialy when you have worked really hard on a project.

I thank you very much gentlemen.

regards

AbH
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I know whats that like, Its sitting on the street though.
 
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