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Okay so I've passed my hunters education course and I want to start to lean away from the tactical things I was excited about when I first got my pal and start to get a few guns that will serve a more functional purpose.

I've been thinking about picking up a Browning BPS as a bird gun, but what I'm curious about is if I can simply buy a rifled deer barrel from browning and swap them out when deer season comes around d (I live in southern Ontario).

It seems almost too simple so I want to make sure there isn't a catch, and that I can really just have one gun and a couple of barrels for it?

Thanks in advance everyone!
 
Yes you sure can swap barrels! It's a great idea when you first get in to hunting to buy one of these combos. My first gun was a 870 express combo. Didn't have much money then, but it suited my needs perfectly. I've had many BPS's as well and they're great guns. Congrats!
 
JasonCasino said:
Okay so I've passed my hunters education course and I want to start to lean away from the tactical things I was excited about when I first got my pal and start to get a few guns that will serve a more functional purpose.

I've been thinking about picking up a Browning BPS as a bird gun, but what I'm curious about is if I can simply buy a rifled deer barrel from browning and swap them out when deer season comes around d (I live in southern Ontario).

It seems almost too simple so I want to make sure there isn't a catch, and that I can really just have one gun and a couple of barrels for it?

Thanks in advance everyone!
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A 12ga BPS Hunter is the first new Shotgun I purchased, excellent firearm!. About a year later I picked up a used cantilever rifled barrel for it and mounted a Leupold 1-4 shotgun scope.

It was a great dual purpose setup, not the cheapest, but it's a quality product.

I'm a huge fan of the bottom eject on the BPS
 
A Remington 870, Mossberg 500, or one of several other cheaper options will work just as well and kill game just as dead as a Browning for less money. And in the case of the Remingtons and Mossbergs at least, they'll be easier to find accessories for in the aftermarket. But if you want to spend more money for things like a nicer finish, the Browning will certainly give you that and there is nothing wrong with enjoying nicer stuff for your money. I always say if I could carry a handgun about for personal defense, my Browning Hi Power would be for formal occasions when I have to put on a tie, and that's not taking away anything from its reliable and effective performance.

I think sometimes the bottom eject GMC403 mentioned above is good to have on a repeating shotgun, and I can't think of it ever being a significant disadvantage.
 
SuperCub said:
What's the advantage other than good for lefties?
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What "I" like it for:

Helps to keep rain/muck out of the action, tosses the empties at your feet and not your neighbor (easier clean up too).

I like the Ithaca 37's as well.
 
Having a Browning BPS with the 28 inch pipe and 4 chokes provides for some decent options for various loads. When Looking at obtaining either a dedicated slug gun or a coughing up the dough for a Browning BPS slug barrel. The costs were very comparable and almost the same (for the cheaper options that are out there)... I asked around and most suggested matching the BPS up with a dedicated slug barrel from Browning with the cantilever scope mount. So I decided to do that and it's worked out well because I have 2 shotgun options with one gun. The BPS is a quality shotgun and mine has seen some serious field use. So obtaining a slug barrel that matches your Browning will cost a bit of coin but will serve it's purpose as a functional and reliable addition to your hunting needs.
 
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