Browning BPS is awesome

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So, I noticed this really nice looking pump 12 guage on the shelf at the local shop yesterday, a BPS, which I've never looked at before. HOLY CRAP is that action light, and fast. Really makes my wingmaster super mag look uncool, so of course I looked into specifics on the BPS guns and I'm definitely getting one. In fact, the Wingmaster is on their shelf right now, waiting to be sold. gonna go for the "extremely ###y and awesome" BPS Trap Micro, with all the fixings I could ever want in a clay and fowl gun (only shoots 2 3/4, but I dont shoot any birds way up there so its perfect). of course Im going to link a picture from their website, because they take such nice pictures.

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the mag cut-off is an extremely excellent feature, the trigger feels perfect, and it ejects downwards, and I shoot lefty ;)
 
Congrats, that's so purdy. :)

I also like to see that more companies are getting into the hi viz sights.
A great product IMHO. :)
 
Personally I did not enjoy loading the BPS I shot at the trap line. If you can do it efficiently by feel that's helpful, otherwise you have to turn the gun to see what you are doing.

The fastest way to shoot the BPS on the trap line after firing is to stuff a fresh shell in the mag, pull back the slide to eject the spent round, wait your turn before you push the slide forward and chamber your new shell.

I much prefer my side eject Rem 870TB. You should at least give the BPS a try on the trap line before you commit.

About high vis sights - I don't like them. When you're shooting trap you're only supposed to use the beads to make sure you've mounted the gun properly. After that, your eyes should be focused near infinity looking to pick up the bird above the trap house. If you look at the beads before picking up the bird, it takes your eyes extra time to shift focus to the bird. If you focus too much on the bead (aiming), you will stop your swing and shoot behind the bird.
 
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well, youre not supposed to be focusing on the front sight with the mid bead in there, its moreso for faster sight pickup if youre using the sights. im pretty sure the majority of citoris wouldnt come with hi-viz front if it was a problem for competition shooters shooting citoris.

One of the main reasons im going with the BPS was how much more natural it felt to mount and hold in general over my wingmaster, which is an excellent gun but still feels like it could be improved in feel. the grip of the BPS is larger and the stock to pump spacing seems a bit wider, the trigger and pump feel nicer in the hands. also a nice step up in hardwood and finish in general :)

im no hardcore trap shooter, I shoot clays here and there usually skeet, planning to do some waterfoul but nothing ways away.
 
Well, I've decided to go for the hunter model BPS instead, in light of the 3" shell capacity and 150 bucks cheaper. I figure, I'm going to buy a nice O/U eventually so I'll keep it simple with the pump for now. on that note, I'm very likely going to sell my fabarm, not enough weight to it, so the recoil is substancial. the accuracy, while pretty damn fine for a 14" barrel, will no longer have an advantage versus the BPS. the fabarm sure is cool but its not really as practical as I would like (especially considering its cost).
 
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Well, I've decided to go for the hunter model BPS instead, in light of the 3" shell capacity and 150 bucks cheaper. I figure, I'm going to buy a nice O/U eventually so I'll keep it simple with the pump for now. on that note, I'm very likely going to sell my fabarm, not enough weight to it, so the recoil is substancial. the accuracy, while pretty damn fine for a 14" barrel, will no longer have an advantage versus the BPS. the fabarm sure is cool but its not really as practical as I would like (especially considering its cost).
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Why don't you compare the trap and the field gun together and pick the one that fits you the best? Keeping it simple might mean that you might settle for a gun that does not fit. Maybe after the comparison the field gun will be better suited for you?

In any even, the BPS os one nice pump.
 
well, I definitely found the hunter model fit great, the LOP of the 3 models:

BPS Trap Micro: 13.750"
BPS Hunter: 14.250"
BPS Trap: 14.375"

I'm wondering if the Micro's length of pull might be too short... Hard to get an accurate comparison, my local shop doesnt carry all the models. 2 3/4" is definitely all I need for clay shooting and close range waterfoul, but I'm curious how much more flexibility I will gain with a 3" model in terms of effective range?
 
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well, I definitely found the hunter model fit great, the LOP of the 3 models:

BPS Trap Micro: 13.750"
BPS Hunter: 14.250"
BPS Trap: 14.375"

I'm wondering if the Micro's length of pull might be too short... Hard to get an accurate comparison, my local shop doesnt carry all the models. 2 3/4" is definitely all I need for clay shooting and close range waterfoul, but I'm curious how much more flexibility I will gain with a 3" model in terms of effective range?
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Depending on your stature, the micro may be a little short and it even has a shorter barrel length that is shorter than most trap designated guns. 3 inch seems to be the standard for most field guns even though many do most of their shooting with the shorter round. 3 inch and more seem to be favored by those who regularly hunt the larger geese and for those who do a lot of pass shooting. I have never been a one gun for all shooter so I can not help you with your delema. For competative clays I would pick the one that mounted and pointed the best for your style. Though it is not a target gun, that gun for you might be the field model.
 
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