BPS Ammo History and Important Information
BPS Balıkesir Explosives Industry and Trade Inc (BPS for short) is a small arms company established in 2014 located in Balıkesir, Turkey. Founded by Mehmet Akif Yavaşca and Müşteba Yavaşca, BPS Ammunition strives to produce extremely high-quality shotgun and handgun ammo for Turkey, Europe, and North America.
In 2015, BPS joined forces with the Turkish firearms manufacturer the Sarsilmaz Group to increase their global reach and contacts in multiple markets.
The first BPS 12 gauge ammo rolled off the factory floor in 2016, quickly followed by BPS 9x19mm Parabellum ammo in 2017.
BPS Ammo is manufactured to CIP quality standards, and they are also an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. This means that BPS has strict quality control standards, and they have a documentation system to track lot to lot variability.
When it comes to 12 gauge shotgun ammo, you have a ton of different options when it comes to BPS shotshells. With a full compliment of birdshot, buckshot, and slugs to choose from, BPS aims to supply shotgunners in all varieties of shooting sports the ammo they need.
In general, we like BPS ammo. They offer a competitive product at a reasonable price point for what it is. You aren’t going to get match-grade accuracy out of these rounds, however BPS 9mm is a great training round for work at the range and we’d have no problem shooting some sporting clays with their shotgun ammo as well.
Where is BPS ammo made?
BPS Ammunition is made in Balıkesir, Turkey.
FAQ’s
Is BPS ammo corrosive? No, BPS ammo is loaded with non-corrosive Boxer primers.
Is BPS ammo good for hunting? BPS 12 gauge shotshells are good for big game and upland game hunting. Loaded with slugs, buckshot, and birdshot, these shotgun shells are reliable and produce a fine pattern for bird, duck, and goose hunting from Alaska to Hawaii and in all the lower 48.
Is BPS ammo accurate? BPS ammo is more than accurate enough for target practice, plinking, and general range work. It is not match-grade but it was accurate enough in our hands and produced acceptable shot groups.
What primers does BPS Ammunition use? BPS uses non-corrosive Boxer primers in all their centerfire ammunition.
Are BPS cases good for reloading? Yes! BPS uses high quality brass cases that are Boxer primed, which are perfect for reloading.