Does this work any better than an nut gatherer? How much can you pick up before it starts to fall out (223/5.56)
1685250
I'd say it works better than a nut gatherer the tines are closer together I haven't had any fall out I'd guesstimate about 100 to 130 pistol cases depending on caliber and size maybe more never counted to be honest. We practice and qualify on sand and this works just fine. The emptying attachment that comes with it works great. Picks up .223/.) 556 just fine. I love mine saves my back at the range after practice and qualifying I have the caliber sorters for the bucket too and love that also
1685251
This is basically the same as a nut gatherer. Bear in mind that both come in different sizes. I am not using mine as I work mostly in gravel environments, and this device simply does not work in that environment. It works well on hard and smooth surfaces, but then again so does a broom and dust bin. My advice is to save your money and work your thighs and back by picking up brass the old fashioned way ... one at a time, manually. Get a workout in a good cause.
1489911
I use bits because you can use a smaller amount. I put in about a tablespoon of bits in after the barrels fill and again every 10 days if not used. This is what my county AG suggested and it seems to work great.
477271
The brass catcher is awesome as long as your rifle is cycling well. No worries with melting mesh and easy to empty. Not so great if you have many ftf or fte since it's kind of a pain to put on and take off. It should come with quick release scope rings for the price.
402227
To be completely honest it's great for small caliber rifles but I have noticed on larger calibers it does tend to stray slightly. On my GSG - 522 it's never had a problem even after 5000 rds. but I was just out last week and had it on a 7mm and the Ruger Mini-14 (.223) and by the end of the day (500 rds.) I had to make some adjustments. They were very miner and are easy to make but it is noticeable past the 200 yrd. mark. My suggestion if your buying it for a larger caliber, keep a multi-tool handy (leatherman or gerber). I always pack my Gerber when I head out away but you can make your adjustments with something as simple as a dime or penny. The NcStar's come with a cool little sighting target with their manuals and directions on how to make adjustments too.
991200
I use this press for all of my 223 reloading. I use Lee deluxe rifle dies. I can do about 200 in a few hours.It would depend on how much you shoot. We shoot around 500 rounds a week on hand gun ammo. I hand prime also. and I use a Lee Pro 1000 for the handguns.
1011878
My experience is that yes it will pick up larger objects. Haven't experienced nuts before but it has picked up large leaves and small pebbles. You will have to brush the curved walls. It will do okay but won't get everything from walls even when they aren't curved.
1699078
I had my doubts about clearance also but the nut driver is very thin and worked on my compact glock sight very well.
522754
I have inadvertantly picked up small rocks when picking up pecans in soft soil. I would think it would work just fine as long as the rocks were round and not flat otherwise they will just fall through the mesh.
1717050
The hopper itself doesnt really have anywhere to hold grinds, it's just a matter of tapping and it cleans itself out. The chamber and chute, i get about 2-2.5 grams out of. I just make a habit of running 3g out into the hopper to clear the previous days' staled grindage
477265
Works great for 5.56. Much better than any of the bag type brass catchers. More problematic for 7.62. It can cause jams. Pro tip. The rings that come with it suck. Get a 1in flashlight holder and it's easy on and off. I use the one made by mako.
341171
I purchased the Lee Loadmaster for .223 and it came with a LEE FULL length carbide sizing die set. This was ready to rock and roll out of the package. I replaced that die set with a .300 AAC Blackout Die sets to load .300 AAC Blackout. It's easy and fun and Lee supports their product. I broke the sizing die rod (it was my fault), I called Lee and they sent me another one free of charge. Good luck
729110
the flat trigger model seems to have a better response time , they are both excellent. i would recommend ether one for any fishing or small game trapping.
1282444
I bought it to pick shell casings at the gun range, works great for that. It will pick up nut, great tool
2016014
I find a pull-through is better on a .22 cal. It's too easy to break a patched rod off trying to force it through the barrell.
2033271
It does much better with dry ingredients than wet. Just tried it with peanuts and it worked well. The only problem I encountered is that while some nuts were ground fine, others were hardly touched. Good idea to shake the container half way through.
2213127
It depends on the overall length of the round. Some people reload 223 with it but the longer rifle rounds are better suited to a single station reloader.
2063077
I think it would probably catch most of the brass. The violent vibration of full automatic may make the catcher come loose from its attachment point and twist. but I believe it would still work ficiently for the price. Even picking up 1 quarter of the brass is better than a full mag.