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Well after doing a lot of shopping around I settled on a new Browning BPS Trap Gun, LGS ordered it today, should be delivered in a couple of days but still have to wait for it 10 days.
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Nice looking gun. Why did you want a pump for trap? I find a pump to be a pain in the butt for trap. -
I have a BPS and it's a great shotgun. The action is smooth and the finish & wood are very nice IMO. The bottom eject works for me since I'm left handed - the shell don't eject across my line of sight.
I use my BPS for informal clay-busting with friends half-a-dozen times a year or so as time allows. For me it's more of a challenge using a pump-action over a semi-auto. If I was shooting in matches I might choose something else but for my need I'm very happy with my BPS. Good luck.NRA & CRPA member
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A pump is fine I use my 870 pump I have no problem shooting trap with it.It's better to have and not need than to need and not have"Comment
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I used my Browning BPS for several years of trap growing up until I could afford a A390. It is a great gun. I still use it as my dove gun over my other shotguns.Comment
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I reload and I'm 73 years old, the bending over picking up empties is a pain now, Looked at a few single shot Browning BT99 and the Stoeger Gold Trap. the BPS is new and quite a bit cheaper than the BT99 and the Stoeger was lacking somehow.
Even the used guns were pricey plus the added cost having one shipped to a dealer.US Navy Retired, NRA Lifetime member. Member CRPA
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I'm 36 and bending over is a pain. You can definitely get more bang for your buck with a pump.Comment
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You will enjoy the BPS....Browning has never cut corners on it. My 20 year old BPS has had dozens of cases of shells trough it.....still no problems and sill looks graet
Edit; Forgot to ask ..What length barrel did you go with? Raised comb or field stock?Last edited by Thefeeder; 01-14-2015, 6:06 PM.Comment
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Nice looking gun and enjoy the BPS. I use my 870 pump I have no problem shooting trap with it.Comment
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Starting shooting trap many many years ago with a friends 870 Trap Gun did actually shop around for one but had limited funds I wanted to spend and found nothing in my price range, great shotguns, keep one close to the bed!
What need to do is set up my 12Ga press and crank out a couple hundred to see how this thing worksLast edited by Tom-ADC; 01-14-2015, 6:44 PM.US Navy Retired, NRA Lifetime member. Member CRPA
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Haven't owned one, but the BPS should make a good trap gun. Pretty heavy, bottom eject. I suspect you can get that ejecting right into your hand on singles.Palestine is a fake country
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How much did it cost? Reason i ask cuz they were $100 cheap last yearComment
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Fun fact: the Trap models still have the Single/Repeater switch at the base of the magazine tube/front of the receiver which allows easier loading when shooting singles. This switch disconnects the carrier so you don't have to push the forend forward a smidge to load a single shell directly into the breech.
This was actually available on early field grade BPS models as well. Was useful on trap singles; pull a shell from pouch, use thumb and index finger to insert directly into breech (BPS pointed downrange, right side up and slightly muzzle down), close action on my turn, bang, open action, placing hand far enough back to be able to have the hull fall directly into palm of hand. Repeat.
For doubles trap I'd just flip it to "R" and she'd be good to go.Last edited by RayPDA; 01-14-2015, 8:14 PM.Comment
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