Brass catcher opinions?

[Jclind44hunter]

I'm trying to decide between the 3bucc and the E&L brass catchers. Just wondering who is using what and what you like and dis like about it.
The E&L looks like it is solid and the 3bucc mount is very unobtrusive.

[DBR]

This one really works:

http://leavenotracear15.com/pictures_2.html

[loganp0916]

This one really works:

http://leavenotracear15.com/pictures_2.html

How heavy is that big bastard?

[MidwestRookie]

Did you not see the "Model Specs" button on the right?

[loganp0916]

Just saw the pictures. My iPhone would not load all of the page. Bad service.

[BGREID]

This one really works:

http://leavenotracear15.com/pictures_2.html

Seems a bit over priced.

[thei3ug]

Using 3bucc right now. It works for me. Bought a few mounts so that I could swap the catcher from one rifle to the next. Looked at the E&L, leave no trace.

I was dissuaded from the E&L after reading reports of them cracking and bouncing brass back into the action. I can't corroborate those claims.
I couldn't mount the leave no trace on my setups. No side rails. No Ring.

[OldSoldier]

I use the 3bucc with 3 extra mounts so I can switch from one rifle to another. Works without a hitch, no more grubbing around picking up brass.

[DBR]

The website says 11.2 OZ. I have one and I really don't notice the weight because is pretty near the balance point. The website has a couple of videos. I think they are on You tube also. It even works upside down.

It is made from machined and TIG welded aluminum plate.

The E&L also works well but it is for range use only IMO. The attachment is kind of delicate.

[SW-Shooter]

3bucc lights up Avast malware like a MF'r.

[Jclind44hunter]

Thanks for all the input I just ordered the 3bucc from brownells

[QuietShootr]

Should have waited. www.tacticalbrassrecovery.com is a superior product.

[Jclind44hunter]

Should have waited. www.tacticalbrassrecovery.com is a superior product.

And the http://leavenotracear15.com/index.html is better still, the 3bucc seems like a quality product and it fits my budget

[DirectDrive]

Yeah, my AV alerts on the 3bucc site as well.

[acrashb]

I'm trying to decide between the 3bucc and the E&L brass catchers. Just wondering who is using what and what you like and dis like about it.
The E&L looks like it is solid and the 3bucc mount is very unobtrusive.

Here you go:
https://squibloads.wordpress.com/guns/whats-the-best-brass-catcher/

I have been banging a 3BUCC around for years, still works perfectly.

Regarding the others mentioned (with the caveat that I have not used them), my comments in terms of normal civilian use:
LNT:
- really heavy. They brag about "just 11.2 ounces". The 3BUCC is 4.25 ounces.
- high capacity (20 more than the 3BUCC) , but I have trouble understanding when most people need to shoot 90 rounds without stopping to empty a brass catcher.
- incredibly expensive - at least twice the 3BUCC
- looks like you need tools to remove - which makes timely clearance drills impossible. The 3BUCC pulls off quickly with one hand.
- leaves the top rail clear - that's a good thing, but not a deal-breaker vis-a-vis 3BUCC unless you want to use a Larue or similar mount.

TBR:
- no weight listed; all ABS, so likely reasonable.
- high capacity (50 more than the 3BUCC), see my comments above about needing this.
- 16% more expensive than the 3BUCC, but at least the case capacity makes up for it (if that matters to you).
- you can remove by hand, but only by unscrewing the pic attachment - which makes timely clearance drills impossible. It will push aside (flexible) enough to observe inside the upper receiver, but if you can't just pull it off you still can't manage some clearance needs. The 3BUCC pulls off quickly with one hand.
- leaves the top rail clear - that's a good thing, but not a deal-breaker vis-a-vis 3BUCC unless you want to use a Larue or similar mount.

If I was again putting Larue or ADM mount on an accurate AR, I would have a look at the TBR. Otherwise the 3BUCC is still in front.

[acrashb]

I was dissuaded from the E&L after reading reports of them cracking and bouncing brass back into the action. I can't corroborate those claims.
I had one on a 9mm upper. Every hundred rounds or so, back in the chamber. Hard plastic makes, IMO, for unpredictable bouncing.

[LowandLeft]

I'm lucky enough to have a range at my house. The best brass catcher I have found is the neighbor kid I pay in candy or $2 to pick up my brass!

[hawk45]

I use a baseball hat with velcro closure. Wrap it around my optic mount and let it hang in front of the ejection port. Obviously this wouldn't work for running drills or if you don't run an optic. I use this technique for when shooting bench or target shooting. Keep them all in a nice pile.

[Bauer C]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41178876@N05/6870482006/

[Tennesseevolz]

I have been using this one with out a single problem- a little less costly than the ones you are listing above

http://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-122231-Ar-15-Brass-Catcher/dp/B004SKCUME

[acrashb]

I have been using this one with out a single problem- a little less costly than the ones you are listing above

http://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-122231-Ar-15-Brass-Catcher/dp/B004SKCUME

As noted in the squibloads link, on a hot, high-volume day the brass will melt and stick to the nylon bag. Also the bags tend to collapse and interfere with ejection.

They are fine for modest-volume range use where neither concern applies.