30-6 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 One of my pet hates is empty cartridge cases left behind after a shoot (can't see any excuse apart from laziness to not pick them up). When I finally get around to getting the .22 rimfire, how do I pick up the empty ejected cases, or is it just not a feasable option when out in the field? Serious question, anybody got any comments, or IS it best to leave them there and watch the metal detector brigade dig holes. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I try to pick up most empties, the 22 rims do seem to dissapear in long grass though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 the 22 rims do seem to dissapear in long grass though. I want to know the answer to this as well, because on some of my premision there are livestock and horses in the areas were I shoot rabbits with my 22lr, as they just walk around just munching the ground, I am frightened they will pick up a empty case, I always try my best to pick up the cases, every shooter should but sometimes as you said they just dissapear in the grass :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJaxeman Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Always pick them up myself where possible have lost the odd one like you say long grass and that :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Normally I cup my hand round the ejection port before ejecting the round, job done. Even when multiple loading I always pick up the empties. Mind you theres always one that cant be found. Be warned, don't drop a live one on the deck, you could be there alnight looking for it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poacher Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I always collect every bit of brass from my .22 however i have the bonus of bolt action. I wouldn't want to risk a cow/sheep/horse choking on the bloody thing, which wouldn't do anyone any favours :unsure: :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_HMR Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Dont suppose brass is magnetic :unsure: would make it an awful lot easier if you had a big magnet but from what i can remember its just copper and zinc so non ferrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 firstly not much chance of a cow or sheep etc choking on .22 spent shell i never pick up any as they are so small they would be impossable to find in croped or grass kirkys top tip is when shooting from a vehicle with semi auto 1 cover heater vent along the botton of the windscreen with a cloth or towel to stop the emptys going down there 2 alway shoot from passengers side and the vehicle will catch the shells i always pick up shotgun shells and put in bin tho kirky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black hat Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 always pick up mine got a tub that i collect them in and whwn full takethe brass to scrap man andput money to new supplies every little helps :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 i allways pick up 12 gauge carts, but not .22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 I try and pick them up but as they said they get lossed in long grass. Shotgun carts I always pick up but sometimes even green ones get lossed in the grass too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 I have a martini actoin .22 rifle and I put my hand over it when I open it. if I do drop one in long grass where livestock is I just try to press it in about where they fell. it just takes too long to tri and find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 i saw a neat thing for semi autos, its a sought of bag that oes over the action to collect spent ammo, would be a pain though to keep re cocking it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbruno Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 the only time i have ever picked up rimmy brass is on a range with a broom , i am from farm central and have never herd of livestock choking on brass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 I always pick up my empty shottie carts but not my .22.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 The ejector srping popped out of my Sako ages ago, the cases pop out on there own if I clip the bolt back with a small snap. But otherwise I can open the bolt and pull the case out with my finger. Take them home and recycle them at the local shooting club brass bin. (its their main income) Have lost a couple of cases because I always make sure my quarry is down before looking for a case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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