Brass slingers

[Fiddler]

308 M1 sent brass a good distance until I cut a turn off the ejector spring

 

[Petrol & Powder]

This is one of those places were reloaders and shooters get separated.

I had a large stash of once-fired 308 brass from the same lot. I carefully prepped each case, (trimmed, squared primer pockets, de-burred flash holes, the works). I confined that brass to one (bolt action) rifle and neck sized only. Life was good.
But after many cycles through that rifle, it was time to relagate that brass to the M1A.

I'm generally able to recover most of the spent casings from the M1A but like any semi-auto, you're going to lose some percentage.
Even with the knowledge that the brass has provided good service, it still stings a little to lose some.

I think that's the difference between someone who is a shooter verus someone that is a shooter AND reloader.

 

[RBHarter]

I'm still sad about the 3 45 Colts cases I lost on my first hog hunt .

I know the pain of making a case and losing it too . During the drought of 2010 etc I converted 100 x39 to boxer primer .......... Not a big deal except it was so huge it was more like a 7.92×39J .......

 

[RLB]

My nomination is the CZ-52. I had some surplus shells and I think the cases are still in low earth orbit. It was Berdan primed, but the longer I looked the more interested I was. Finally found one about 30 feet at 5 o'clock, then I gave up.

 

[Petrol & Powder]

My nomination is the CZ-52. I had some surplus shells and I think the cases are still in low earth orbit. It was Berdan primed, but the longer I looked the more interested I was. Finally found one about 30 feet at 5 o'clock, then I gave up.

And you know what the kicker is, the one casing you found was probably from some other guy shooting his CZ-52 from 200 yards away the week before.

 

[CWLONGSHOT]

And you know what the kicker is, the one casing you found was probably from some other guy shooting his CZ-52 from 200 yards away the week before.

Wanna hear crazy...

Coupla years back. I was shootin a '92 and for what ever reason, I thought I had to remove end cap and spring and yup... managed ta "shoot that cap and its spring out onto the range.
Luckly, There was just three of us and all helped look for the parts. Well... It was GONE we could not find it even tho I saw where it flew. But was near bark so we only got a short time to look. We agreed to meet back on the range first thing and look hard before the line went hot.
I brought my magnets I used for finding nails in customers yards and driveways after a job.

I found A SPRING AND CAP FOR A 1892 THAT WAS NOT MINE!!! AND NEVER COULD FIND MINE!! NO DOUBT what was found was NOT MINE.

We checked board in club house ta see if anyone posted the loss. None was there. I ordered new spring and used that cap and acrew.

CRAZY!!!

CW

 

[RLB]

before

Actually, I bet it was yours...

 

[Mainiac]

My new Magnum Research 1911 in 10mm is horrible. It throws brass a long way and in all different directions. No discernible pattern. Very annoying when shooting brand new Starline brass. We bring out an easy up and hand a tarp to shoot next to now. Makes finding brass a lot easier.

I have the same gun,with the same results,,,20 feet easy!!!

 

[Petrol & Powder]

Actually, I bet it was yours...

 

[Missionary]

Another simple solution is make an "A" frame to set on the shooting bench if you use a bench. Our's is 24" tall at the hinged (folding) peak and covered with screen wire. Does a nice job stooping the flying brass and most get deposited on the table.
The two panels are 1x2 cheap wood 24" square. Just think 2 24" square screens hinged at the top.

 

[Winelover]

My shooting bench is surrounded by smallish trees. I just hang a mesh tarp with bungee cords and or metal shower curtain hooks. The mesh tarps are breathable and doesn't obstruct air flow or your peripheral vision, much. Hang the same tarp off the cedar column supports when shooting semi auto 22 LR from the back porch.