Range Requires Brass Catcher for 74

Hey guys,

This problem has stumped me. My local range was flooded back at the start of October, and they still will not permit semi-auto rifles due to the thrown brass being non-retrievable in the open field (between the benches and the targets). Basically, only bolt action is allowed. The only way I will be permitted to shoot is with a brass catcher, something I've never before considered purchasing.

I'd hate to pay a lot for something that I will only use after heavy rain. The range is great, and I do not want to consider going to a different one. The first half of this year, central Texas got almost not rain, then suddenly October came... I've seen one type that attaches to the right side of the receiver, but it appears to be a plastic box, not a net. Logically, one or two shells out of thirty are going to "bounce back" at the bolt carrier, perhaps causing a jam. Are there any net-type catchers that attach to the receiver?

Your advice is appreciated.

The plastic E&L one has been made for 20 years. There cloth military ones for firing through ports inside vehicles. There is a net type brass catcher that mounts on the bench instead of the rifle.

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There should be a cloth one in this pic. I have better pics of them somewhere.

Thanks for the reply, Alles. I'll look into the E&L option.

Maybe one of those kind the pistol shooters use that you just set up next to the gun???? Doesn't attach. Makes you shoot from a somewhat fixed position, but I would guess you could make one out of a little PVC, a cheap net shopping bag, and a block of 2x4.

I've read the E&L one is good for about 20 rounds but after that it may need to be emptied. You might be able to open the bottom of it and add a cloth bag to it though. Or just leave the bottom open and all the brass would go in one small pile.