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.

Obviously, an AR-15 shell catcher can be a very valuable asset to your platform. Naturally, a shell catcher will help keep you compliant with specific range rules, ensure you fall in line with any environmental orders that deal with leaving behind waste and make it easier for you to clean up after time at the range or in the field.

With the rising prices of ammo and the downright scarcity of popular cartridges which has resulted in this recent, nationwide run, you might very well be interested in keeping your brass till the storm blows...