pigeon controller Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 My Shooting pal has invested in an Berreta auto three shot. We shoot mainly fron a hide and he likes to take shots at 360 degrees. The one problem is that at the end of the day we have 150 to 200 empties to pick up and they are all over the place. Is there a method of deflecting them down to your feet inside the hide, I already shoot on his right to prevent being clouted in the head with empties and the noise of the exhaust gasses. I've seen on ther internet USA catchers that that catch a single shell at a time. I don't want to catch them just deflect them?? Pigeon controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cushat Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) We shoot mainly fron a hide and he likes to take shots at 360 degrees. I already shoot on his right to prevent being clouted in the head with empties and the noise of the exhaust gasses. I wouldn't share a hide with anyone who takes shots at 360 degrees. Recipe for disaster. If you're on his right, does that mean it's a left handed auto?? Edited October 24, 2008 by Cushat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) I remember once in a clay pigeon shooting club, a member 'made' a device to deflect the spent cartridge downwards. It looked 'rough' but did the job. It looked like a piece of right angled (L shaped) aluminium. He had it taped across the top of the receiver and came down by the ejection port. He only used it when clay shooting though. Edited October 21, 2008 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I know the problem ,both me and my mate both shoot outos and often share a hide together .We seem to spend to long picking up empties . I have seen on an american site a detatchable case deflector but for the life of me carnt remember what site it was on . I to would like to have one of these . As for not sharing a hide with anybody that seem a bit silly . Two experianced shooters can share a hide without any danger to each other . If you are taking it turns shooting then only have one gun loaded at a time . Mind you there are some people i know that i wouldnt share a hide with or indeed century range at bisley . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I got this http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Claytons-Guns_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsxQ3asstQQtZkm to stop twanging brass off people when using my semi 22lr. Its opening is big enough to take shotgun shells (about 15cm) and if you didn't want it to hold them you can unzip the bag at the bottom and they'll fall out. As its secured by a thick velcro strap which attaches around the receiver it would partially obscure the bead on some shotguns though. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil smith Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) I ues a stick like one of these at Practical shotgun matches where hundreds of shells are spread around, no back breaking to collect empties & the magnet will hold a large number, all you need is a bin bag & you will clean up in no time. They are half the price on flebay ! http://www.wmsg.co.uk/Store/tabid/108/Prod...ame,ProductName N Edited October 21, 2008 by neil smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 One contraption I saw, some thirty-odd years ago, was a little cage that clipped onto the receiver. Would have thought the empties may have bounced back into the gun 'tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosa Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Tape a black bin liner to the side of the semi auto ps get him to sit on your right hand side, it will save you getting hit now and again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urikastu Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Obviously he needs training. He should always sit on your right He should only shoot infront and to his right You should only shoot infront and to your left At this rate it's only a matter of time before an accident will happen especially if you forget to duck! No pun intended! Get yourself or make a high right sided hide, as long as it's about 3" taller than your mate, inline with him when he stands so it doesn't obstruct to much of his side view most of the brass should hit this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Take a look! http://www.shotgunsportsmagazine.com/store...amp;cPath=14_20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Tape a black bin liner to the side of the semi auto ps get him to sit on your right hand side, it will save you getting hit now and again :yp: i think he is left handed that is why he is on the left so he dose not get hit mate.all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I wouldn't want to shoot with anyone in a hide who took 360 degree shots. The safe (and gentlemanly) thing to do is agree to take only those birds left or right of centre or shoot after your mate has missed :yp: Semi auto users should always stand on the right (unless they're using a left ejecting gun). Good practice is to put up a dividing net between two people with a high pole at the front to stop swing through like in grouse butts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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