Ray,

You're quite right - it is best to practice NOT catching the brass before a DG hunt. I routinely catch the ejected brass from my lever actions too, and find I still do it even when pig hunting.

Seriously, I wonder how many people practice shooting and reloading fast - it's difficult to do at most rifle ranges (at least in this country). I practice out in the bush and have learnt that, for me, a 4 cartridge carrier in my right shirt pocket is the way to go (I know, it might catch on the rifle butt when rapidly shouldering the rifle, but I'm a big boy and my shoulder is a long way from my shirt pocket).

mike