Flying Brass....

[gregorylucas]

I reminded of a terrible song that goes something like, "It's raining brass hallelujah it's raining brass..."

Greg

[Joe]

everyone sprays me with brass when I'm at the range. I make sure to return the favor.

[pingpong]

Just tell him it's good practice to shoot while getting pelted with brass. In a real world scenario, all kinds of crap might be coming your way

[RogueSniper]

I bought an E&L Mfg Brass Catcher specifically for my Ruger Ranch rifle because it does spit HOT brass.
#1 no one gets hurts nor ticked off at me (I'm a good neighbor)
#2 I don't lose any of my brass

When I'm shooting my pistol and it seems my brass is flying too close to my neighbor, I reposition myself to the barrier and let it bounce back. I had one buddy next to me, completely clueless that his brass was flying over the barrier and raining hot .45 brass on my head. After I told him, we would alternate shooting - sort of like bowling.

I agree with the cardboard/net barrier it takes a couple of tries to set up your catcher just right.

I like this Catcher in an Ammo Can by Bubca

[swerv512]

as mentioned above, the number one rule is courtesy- let people to the brass-throwing side of you know what's happening. secondly, the range i frequent has large carboard target holders- perhaps you could lean one of those or something similiar up on the side of your rest to keep the brass local...

[M47_Dragon]

Here we go again. No, it's NOT part of the range experience. It is, however, very rude and thoughtless of one shooter to shower another with hot brass. Get a screen or a brass catcher. Set up a barrier - do SOMETHING to keep your brass from damaging someone's property or causing injury. Ruger ranch rifles are notorious for flinging brass at velocities sure to damage cars, guns, or flesh, but virtually any other semi auto rifle will cause someone discomfort if the brass is not sent out and away from the shooting area.

It's really not that hard to keep an eye on where your brass is landing. I guarantee the "range experience" attitude will evaporate the minute you bring a child or a girlfriend to the range and they start getting pelted by high velocity brass. Or just wait until your $5,000 custom rifle shows up with a bunch of little crescent-shaped dings, then I want to hear all about how it's part of "the range experience". Or maybe the "R.E." crew will come to sing a different tune when the goofball with his AK and flying brass (or steel) dings the hell out of the paint jobs on your newly acquired vehicles.

When these things happen to you, make sure you post all about it and don't forget to mention that you're cool with it because "it's part of the range experience".

By the way, the OP did just the right thing. Clearly, he does not belong to the "range experience" crowd.

I'm sorry, I have to disagree.

Yes, if you have the means to keep your brass in check, it is a must to do so (catcher, screen, etc.), but if it is happening out of dumb luck, and there is no cure, then so be it.
It IS part of the range experience. If my GF is out there getting hit by hot brass, she can handle it. I mean, what do you expect when at a range? It is part of the range experience... get used to it.

[DSA_FAL]

Here we go again. No, it's NOT part of the range experience. It is, however, very rude and thoughtless of one shooter to shower another with hot brass. Get a screen or a brass catcher. Set up a barrier - do SOMETHING to keep your brass from damaging someone's property or causing injury. Ruger ranch rifles are notorious for flinging brass at velocities sure to damage cars, guns, or flesh, but virtually any other semi auto rifle will cause someone discomfort if the brass is not sent out and away from the shooting area.

It's really not that hard to keep an eye on where your brass is landing. I guarantee the "range experience" attitude will evaporate the minute you bring a child or a girlfriend to the range and they start getting pelted by high velocity brass. Or just wait until your $5,000 custom rifle shows up with a bunch of little crescent-shaped dings, then I want to hear all about how it's part of "the range experience". Or maybe the "R.E." crew will come to sing a different tune when the goofball with his AK and flying brass (or steel) dings the hell out of the paint jobs on your newly acquired vehicles.

When these things happen to you, make sure you post all about it and don't forget to mention that you're cool with it because "it's part of the range experience".

By the way, the OP did just the right thing. Clearly, he does not belong to the "range experience" crowd.

I completely disagree with your selfish attitude. You cannot reasonably expect to not be bothered in some way by other people on a public range by flying casing or otherwise if there are other people on the range. You have to compromise too. If you decide to bring your $5,000 custom rifle to a public range with no dividers or brass catchers between stations then its incumbent upon you to set up on the far left of the range to avoid flying brass. Either that or rent out the whole range for yourself.

[shooting4life]

Here we go again. No, it's NOT part of the range experience. It is, however, very rude and thoughtless of one shooter to shower another with hot brass. Get a screen or a brass catcher. Set up a barrier - do SOMETHING to keep your brass from damaging someone's property or causing injury. Ruger ranch rifles are notorious for flinging brass at velocities sure to damage cars, guns, or flesh, but virtually any other semi auto rifle will cause someone discomfort if the brass is not sent out and away from the shooting area.

It's really not that hard to keep an eye on where your brass is landing. I guarantee the "range experience" attitude will evaporate the minute you bring a child or a girlfriend to the range and they start getting pelted by high velocity brass. Or just wait until your $5,000 custom rifle shows up with a bunch of little crescent-shaped dings, then I want to hear all about how it's part of "the range experience". Or maybe the "R.E." crew will come to sing a different tune when the goofball with his AK and flying brass (or steel) dings the hell out of the paint jobs on your newly acquired vehicles.

When these things happen to you, make sure you post all about it and don't forget to mention that you're cool with it because "it's part of the range experience".

By the way, the OP did just the right thing. Clearly, he does not belong to the "range experience" crowd.

I hope you dont get upset with the loud noise as well.

[Capt. Speirs]

Brass catcher or some guys set up their rifle case on the bench so it stands up and catches or deflects the brass. The range i go to has screens you can hang between benches to block those rouge casings.

Careful though, some range officers do not like their view of the line obstructed. Check with the RM first.

[prob]

I'm sorry, I have to disagree.

Yes, if you have the means to keep your brass in check, it is a must to do so (catcher, screen, etc.), but if it is happening out of dumb luck, and there is no cure, then so be it.
It IS part of the range experience. If my GF is out there getting hit by hot brass, she can handle it. I mean, what do you expect when at a range? It is part of the range experience... get used to it.

As I said earlier: Rude and thoughtless. And as if by some divine intervention, we have the exact quote that proves my point - the utterance that so elegantly articulates the attitude of the R.E. guys: "...get used to it".

Why am I not surprised?

I completely disagree with your selfish attitude. You cannot reasonably expect to not be bothered in some way by other people on a public range by flying casing or otherwise if there are other people on the range. You have to compromise too. If you decide to bring your $5,000 custom rifle to a public range with no dividers or brass catchers between stations then its incumbent upon you to set up on the far left of the range to avoid flying brass. Either that or rent out the whole range for yourself.

As I said earlier: Rude and thoughtless. Obviously, I would not expect to come and plunk myself down right next to some guy who's been shooting prior to my arrival and demand that he stop what he's doing. My presumption is that a person would be shooting and while in the process someone sets up in the adjacent stall and then starts banging away mindlessly without regard to where his brass is going.

Rent the whole range out. Right. What a flash of brilliance. You are one perspicacious lad.

I hope you dont get upset with the loud noise as well.

Childish. Why even bother posting such a ridiculous comment? We're not even talking about noise. Do your best to avoid trying to be clever, it accomplishes the opposite effect.


And these guys represent the shooters you'll encounter at public ranges. Good luck trying to deal with them through the use of common sense or rational discourse. They're the Range Experience Guys!

[caldude]

While I agree that you should be considerate about your brass (I'm always conscience of where my CZ52 is throwing brass), most times you're going to get some brass flying your way, so it is part of the "range experience". At the range I go to, it's usually an AR or semi-auto pistol throwing brass into my stall, and we usually don't have the option of changing our assigned stall. Have I ever *****ed about it? No, but I would talk to the person in the next stall if I was getting nailed repeatedly.

At most public ranges, you can't be a prima donna about things bothering you. If you want everything to be perfect, then find someplace private to shoot.

[bigmike82]

Prob, if you want the kind of range experience you want to have, I suggest you set up your own, private range where only you can shoot.

In a public range, there are discomforts that come with the territory. Deal.

[prob]

Prob, if you want the kind of range experience you want to have, I suggest you set up your own, private range where only you can shoot.

In a public range, there are discomforts that come with the territory. Deal.

Another wonderfully brilliant response. GREAT idea, Dude! Instead of agreeing that a little common courtesy might be in order, I get a suggestion to set up my own private range. You, sir, must have won many accolades for your obvious intellectual accomplishments.

Truly, I can only shake my head in disgust at the number of negative responses received as a result of my call for civility and courtesy. And of course, there is the obligatory derogatory and condescending statement...."Deal."

But what else would one expect from the knuckle dragging Range Experience crowd?

[capitol]

I don't think anyone wants to be peppered with brass. The shooter should have enough common courtesy to not pelt people with flying brass.

I forgive the shooter and blame it on his STUPID and or IDIOT parent(s)!

[bigmike82]

Wow, personal attacks from someone advocating civility and common courtesy?

Nice to know you live by what you preach.