BRASS CATCHER PICATINNY MOUNT Reviews & Ratings

Picking up your empty cases at the range is not only time consuming but a real hassle - until now! With the AR-15 Pic Rail Brass Catcher mounted on your rifle’s Picatinny rail, cases are ejected straight into a collection bag for disposal - or reloading - later. Unlike traditional catchers, the AR-15 Pic Rail Brass Catcher has an aluminum clamp and steel wire frame that are fully adjustable to work with almost any rail and optic configuration. The bag will not interfere with bolt function or cycling.

Ideal for reloaders - no more scrounging around the range to get your brass back!
Mounts on the Picatinny rail of most AR-15 tactical rifles
Also compatible with most .308 AR-pattern rifles
Quick detach aluminum clamp
Heat resistant mesh bag holds up to 100 empty .223 cases

The AR-15 Pic Rail Brass Catcher keeps ejected brass from cluttering up your shooting area or hitting other shooters. Convenient zipper at bottom of mesh bag makes emptying quick and easy.

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Reviews Summary

The Caldwell Brass Catcher Picatinny Mount effectively captures brass from various firearms, aiding reloaders in maintaining their brass. However, many users report durability issues, especially with the fabric melting and tiny screws causing mounting challenges. While it serves its primary function well, compatibility with certain scopes can lead to frustration.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Effectiveness

75%

Most reviewers agree that the brass catcher does an excellent job of collecting spent casings. Users are generally satisfied with how it works, mentioning its efficiency in keeping the shooting area clean and the ease of emptying the bag, though the nylon material can melt under high heat.

Durability Concerns

60%

Several reviewers highlighted issues with the durability of the catcher. After repeated use, the fabric tends to develop holes, and some have experienced melting due to hot brass. This raises concerns about the product’s long-term reliability under heavy use.

Mounting Compatibility

70%

Compatibility with different mounts and scope setups is a prominent theme. Users reported difficulties when using forward-offset one-piece mounts, indicating that the product's design is not universally compatible with all setups, which can complicate its use.

Mounting Mechanism

55%

The small screws used for the mounting mechanism drew criticism from multiple reviewers. Many found them challenging to adjust, particularly when trying to reposition the catcher. Suggestions for a more user-friendly mounting solution, such as thumb-turn screws, were noted.

Value for Money

50%

Despite some concerns, many users feel that the Caldwell Brass Catcher offers good value for the price. Its functionality, especially for reloaders looking to collect their brass, seems to outweigh its drawbacks for a considerable number of buyers.

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Trash hardware

In concept it is exactly what I need to keep track of my valuable brass. I haven't used it yet because the tiny little machine screws used to slide the mount are utter trash. They are tiny. And i mean tiny, tiny. They came from the box with the heads stripped to the point i cant even tell if they are allen or star heads. Looks like the hardware is made of the cheapest of pot metal. This would not be an issue if the picatinny mount is where you want it. If you want to move the mount back to get behind a scope mount, then good luck. I didn't think if was possible for Caldwell to skimp any further on quality.