Cheap shell deflector (Read 4747 times)

s197

Cheap shell deflector
« on: July 21, 2014, 10:41:14 AM »
Not the kind on the gun but something to keep hot brass from hitting the guy next to me.  I don't want to shell out $50 for a brass catcher since I don't reload.  So far I haven't had an issue with hitting anyone but after I took some hot brass to the neck last time I was at the range I thought maybe I should put up some kind of barrier just so I don't do the same to someone else.  I seen someone use a piece of cardboard in a /\ shape, figure I could do that but thought I would ask if anyone has a better idea. 

macsak

Re: Cheap shell deflector
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2014, 10:51:48 AM »
Not the kind on the gun but something to keep hot brass from hitting the guy next to me.  I don't want to shell out $50 for a brass catcher since I don't reload.  So far I haven't had an issue with hitting anyone but after I took some hot brass to the neck last time I was at the range I thought maybe I should put up some kind of barrier just so I don't do the same to someone else.  I seen someone use a piece of cardboard in a /\ shape, figure I could do that but thought I would ask if anyone has a better idea.

PVC pipe and netting

Mr. Farknocker

Cheap shell deflector
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2014, 10:56:41 AM »
What Macsak said. Go to walmart and buy a $6 dive bag for the netting. Slip the bag over the pvc frame. Frame can be designed to lay on its side for rifle and stood upright for pistol. I use a clamp/vice to immobilize the deflector.

s197

Re: Cheap shell deflector
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2014, 01:37:57 PM »
What Macsak said. Go to walmart and buy a $6 dive bag for the netting. Slip the bag over the pvc frame. Frame can be designed to lay on its side for rifle and stood upright for pistol. I use a clamp/vice to immobilize the deflector.

Thanks to both of you.  I'll see if I can find the dive net.  I'll probably use wood since my Dad's house has choke laying around.  I just got to figure out the right clamp to immobilize it.

sworbeyegib

Re: Cheap shell deflector
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2014, 05:38:57 PM »
You can even go much more low tech, and rig up something with a handheld net and clamps.

Sturmgeschutz

Re: Cheap shell deflector
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2014, 02:06:23 PM »
Get one of those cheap collapsible clothes hamper/baskets from Walmart or target and lay it on its side on the edge of the bench top with an ammo can in it to weigh it down.

BLKDRGN

Re: Cheap shell deflector
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2014, 03:12:30 PM »
Get a cheap net from walmart. Use pvc or something for the base. I took mine to the next level so it will work for any angle whether standing or sitting. I also used some cheap wire to hold the net open.

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Bota-CS1

Re: Cheap shell deflector
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2014, 03:17:20 PM »
Thanks to both of you.  I'll see if I can find the dive net.  I'll probably use wood since my Dad's house has choke laying around.  I just got to figure out the right clamp to immobilize it.

I use these....

http://www.rockler.com/irwin-quick-grip-6-mini-bar-clamps-2-pack?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_content=pla&utm_campaign=PL&sid=V9146&gclid=CNSqzKqh2r8CFZRgfgod9UYA7Q

I like them because unlike all metal clamps, they won't mark up the benches at KHSC.
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Re: Cheap shell deflector
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2014, 06:43:53 PM »

Get one of those cheap collapsible clothes hamper/baskets from Walmart or target and lay it on its side on the edge of the bench top with an ammo can in it to weigh it down.
Yep.  That's what I'm thinking of using!
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