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magnets and steel shell casings question

beantolebeantole Member Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭✭
edited August 2003 in General Discussion
OK, I have a question about picking up steel casings and other metal with a magnet. I have a 3 inch circular magnet that is on the end of a wand and I sweep the grass with it to pick up steel casings and other metal. It is rated at capable of lifting a 50 pound piece of metal and will attract a steel casing within 2 inches of the sweep.

Question...If I get a magnet rated at being able to lift 250 pounds and sweep the grass with it will it actually pick up more metal casings at a greater distance (maybe 4-5 inches) from the sweep than the 50 pound magnet? Thanks

Bruce
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  • robsgunsrobsguns Member Posts: 4,581 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dont know the answer to your question, but to make it easier, I spread an old tarp down on the ground when I shoot autos, if I'm where I can do that, and not at a range. Takes all the hunting out of the problem.[;)]

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  • beantolebeantole Member Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree. That is a good solution and I have several lightweight plastic tarps that I am not using for anything else now. My wife likes your suggestion too. Thanks.

    Bruce
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  • bambihunterbambihunter Member Posts: 10,792 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    They make aftermarket shell casing catchers that mount on the gun too. I'm not a fan of them as they change the way the gun feels.
    Why do you pick up the steel casings? So that all that is left is good brass?
    Fanatic collector of the 10mm auto.
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