Whether you’re tired of sweeping up spent shells, figure that now is a good time to take up reloading, or you just started shooting at a range that requires the use of brass catchers, an AR-15 shell catcher is a great investment.

In fact, the Brass Goat is a better investment than most. Here are some frequently asked questions, answered. If you don’t see yours listed, please feel free to get in touch with us to clear it up.

1. Do AR-15 shell catchers jam?
Some AR shell catchers can jam,...

If you type in “best AR brass catcher” into the Google search bar, you’re going to come up with a bunch of (mostly) consumer-generated lists of the best AR brass catchers, tested and reviewed.

These are good, but in some instances, they don’t answer simple questions about what makes them the best - if they are at all.

Start with this step-by-step guide and if you can check off these “prerequisites” we’re confident you’ll have found the best brass catcher out there and won’t need to rely solely on reviews.